Milano Fashion Institute

MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE - The Business School of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana – CNMI (The National Chamber for Italian Fashion)

A place where passion, creativity, and excellence meet to shape the future leaders of the fashion world. Studying at MFI means connecting directly with the industry and learning from the professionals behind the most iconic brands. MFI is the Business School of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, the non-profit organization that coordinates and promotes Italian fashion worldwide, and it is the main organizer of the Milano Fashion Week.

Since its foundation, MFI has represented a cutting-edge fashion school, continuously growing. The world of fashion and luxury constantly evolves, MFI evolves with it.Studying at MFI means living fashion, not just observing it. The Master’s programs combine theoretical and practical knowledge, real projects, hands-on experiences, and direct contact with industry professionals. MFI programs transform passion into a concrete career, whether the focus is on luxury, marketing, retail management, or design. Each Master is co-designed with CNMI to meet the needs of leading brands.At MFI, students become part of an international community connecting brands, designers, entrepreneurs, and institutions from around the world. The institute’s goal is to train the managers of the future, ready to seize opportunities in an ever-evolving industry shaped by innovation, sustainability, and new global dynamics.  

WHY MILANO FASHION INSTITUTE

> EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE HEART OF FASHION

In partnership with the Fashion Council, a key player in the global fashion industry, we grant students exclusive access to a prestigious network of international fashion and luxury brands. This creates unparallel opportunities for collaboration, internships, and career development in the heart of the fashion system.

> LAUNCHING CAREERS WITH INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

At Milano Fashion Institute, we are dedicated to facilitating your career launch by connecting students with leading fashion and luxury companies. Our aim is to ensure every graduate steps into the professional world with a solid industry network and hands-on experience.

> A GLOBAL VISION FOR FUTURE LEADERS

Internationalization is woven into our core identity. We offer students a global perspective, fostering international collaborations and granting direct access to the world’s foremost fashion markets – nurturing the future leaders of the industry.

> MASTERING THE CRAFT FOR FASHION EXCELLENCE

Our programs provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry while refining specialized skills, empowering them to excel in their chosen fields with confidence and expertise.

> EXPERIENCING THE WORKPLACE

All over the year, MFI Masters provide a full calendar of activities in direct contact with the job market, including team field projects with real case studies in collaboration with leading companies, company visits, itinerant seminars, guest speeches, as well as internships, lasting a minimum of 3 months, one of the most salient experiences offered by the Masters. An extensive network of companies is involved in order to create the ideal setting for effective contact with the job market.

> ADMISSION

Masters are addressed to student profiles, mainly aged between 22 and 29 years, both Italians and foreigners with a good knowledge of the English language. Students must have a B.A., MSc. or equivalent in order to apply and have to pass a preliminary selection process in order to be accepted.