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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 utilized 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 alaboratory 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 four main areas: Design, Fashion, Experience and Business. From September 2021, the educational opportunities expand with the Double Award Master allowing students to receive a Master of Arts with British accreditation too. Domus Academy is widening its postgraduate offering, introducing the two-year Master of Arts Programmes in Design Innovation and Fashion: Design, Art and Technology.

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.

Faculties and Departments

Design

Fashion

Experience

Business

Master Level Programs

Design
Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits)
 accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) awarded both by Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and by British System in:

–  Product Design 
–  Interior & Living Design
–  Urban Vision & Architectural Design

Master of Arts (120 credits, 2 years)

–  MA in Design Innovation

Fashion 
Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) awarded both by Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and by British System in:

–  Fashion Design
–  Fashion Management
–  Fashion Styling & Visual Merchandising

Master of Arts (120 credits, 2 years)

–  MA in Fashion: Design, Art & Technology 

Experience 
Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) awarded both by Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and by British System in:

–  Visual Brand Design 
–  Interaction Design 
–  Service Design 

Business 
Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) or Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) awarded both by Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and by British System in:

–  Business Design
–  Luxury Brand Management

Subject Areas for Exchange Students

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Students

Master: 400

Teaching Staff

Professors: 20
Lectures: 500

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