Domus Academy

Mission Statement

At the beginning of the 1980s, Domus Academy established itself as the first post-graduate school for design in the world. The institution is a place for advanced training and research into the processes utilised for industrial creativity, the scenarios of aesthetics, consumer tastes, architecture and the design of spaces, the design of public and private services, and the radical changes connected with the continuous development of new technologies.

International Role

Domus Academy has chosen to operate at an international level in order to enrich, promote and update the Design culture by creating relations between advanced forms of knowledge and visionary projects.

National Role

Domus Academy has always maintained close links with Italy, and with the city of Milan by many collaborations and relations with Universities, Institutions, Companies.

Main Focus

All of the activities at Domus Academy have been conceived as a laboratory for the research and exploration of future scenarios. The presence of multidisciplinary teams, the fact that students come from all over the world, and the institution’s vocation for research (typical of Italian design) are its most important components, the ones that characterize its work and study environment. 

Domus Academy is based on a cross-disciplinary approach and learning by designing methodology. It prepares designers for personal growth, vision and professional success in an ever-changing market. Students receive a step-by-step mentoring, gain exclusive insight into their industry of choice and make valuable connections.

The academic offering consists of 11 Academic Master’s Programmes recognized by MUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research) covering three main areas: Design, Fashion and Business. From September 2021, the educational opportunities expanded with the Dual Award Master allowing students to receive a Master of Arts with British accreditation too. Answering to the rising trends and market needs, in the last year Domus Academy has launched 2-year Master of Arts programmes: MA in Design Innovation and MA in Fashion: Design, Art & Technology, MA in Design Leadership & Innovation and the new Bachelor of Arts programmes in Design and in Fashion Design.

Over the years, Domus Academy has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Compasso d'Oro Award for the quality of research and academic approach and the Special Badge of Excellence in Learning Experience from The Business of Fashion. It is included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, Art & Design field, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and THE Impact Rankings.