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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Master in Fashion Studies

    Rome, Italy2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Tuition 45% below the typical master's
    • Scholarships available for international students
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Sapienza University of Rome combines deep historical roots with large-scale modern education. Founded in 1303 and based in the heart of Rome, Sapienza is one of Europe’s largest universities, serving over 120,000 students and a diverse international community. Its long tradition of scholarship is matched by extensive research activity and strong global partnerships that span many disciplines and continents.

    Academically, Sapienza is organized across numerous faculties and more than 60 departments, offering a wide portfolio of programs, including 58 formal program tracks. Students benefit from research-led teaching, access to specialist laboratories, and collaborations with cultural and scientific institutions in Rome. The university is particularly noted for strengths in humanities, engineering, medicine, and the sciences, where interdisciplinary initiatives address contemporary challenges.

    Life at Sapienza means studying in a city rich with history, art, and professional opportunities. International students find dedicated services, language courses, and networks that ease transition and support employability. Whether you seek a rigorous research environment, vibrant campus life, or the chance to explore Europe from a historic capital, Sapienza offers a comprehensive academic experience with pathways to internships, mobility programs, and long-term academic growth.

    About the Program

    The Master in Fashion Studies is a 2-year program at Sapienza University of Rome, taught in English. It's for students who want to work in high-level roles in the fashion industry, as well as related fields like arts, communications, and entertainment.

    The program teaches students about the fashion industry's development, cultural and symbolic factors, and economic and financial aspects. It also covers entrepreneurial and management skills. The program uses interdisciplinary teachings and has strong professional connections in the field of fashion.

    Graduates can work as Fashion Brand Managers, Fashion Marketing Specialists, Fashion Journalists, or Fashion Entrepreneurs. They can work in fashion companies, magazines, or start their own fashion businesses, using the skills and knowledge gained from the program.

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    This program's tuition is 45% below the typical master's in Italy.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is2,802 USD per year, a comparison figure across 2,286 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    TOEFL iBT
    46–59
    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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