Study Design in Italy
46 programmes in design at 17 universities in Italy are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,084 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,606 USD and 25,700 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in Italy by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19 | 4,606 USD | 16,121 USD | 25,233 USD |
| Master's | 26 | 4,606 USD | 18,084 USD | 25,700 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within design
Universities for design in Italy
- Politecnico di Milano (9)
- Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti (8)
- Istituto D'Arte Applicata E Design (IAAD) (4)
- Domus Academy (4)
- Accademia Italiana (4)
- Istituto Marangoni (3)
- John Cabot University (2)
- Libera Università di BOLZANO (2)
- Università degli Studi della Tuscia (2)
- Università della VALLE D'AOSTA (1)
Study Design in Italy: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Italy?
- 46 design programmes at 17 universities in Italy are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Italy cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in Italy is 18,084 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,606 USD and 25,700 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Italy in English?
- Yes — 96% of the design programmes in Italy in our catalogue are taught in English (44 of 46).
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in Italy?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 16,121 USD per year, against 18,084 USD for master's programmes.
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