IED Istituto Europeo di Design
Milan/Rome/etc · LombardiaPrivateFounded 1966
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41
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Editorial assessment
Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.
- Tier
- Strong
- Selectivity
- Medium
- Strong subjects
- Fashion Design, Product Design, Visual Communication, Interior Design
- Fit notes
- Industry-connected design school, alternative to Polimi Design.
- Tuition summary
- EUR 14,000 to 22,000
- English bachelor
- Yes
- English master
- Yes
- Teaching languages
- English
- Summary
- Industry-connected design school, alternative to Polimi Design.
Standing and scale
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Students
10000
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International
34%
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Acceptance rate
31%
Broadly accessible, inclusive admissions approach
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Fees
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Tuition bachelor noneu
18,300 EUR
Fixed fee for non-EU/non-EEA students. No income bracket system applies. Regional tax of 190 EUR also applies. Total per year including enrollment fee is 20800 EUR.
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Application fee
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No separate application fee mentioned; enrollment fee (EUR 2,500) is paid upon admission to secure place and receive enrollment certificate for visa.
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Tuition master noneu
20,300–24,200 EUR
Varies by program. See pricelist for specific program fees. Enrollment fee of 2500 EUR also applies.
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Deadlines
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non_eu_students
Strongly recommended completion by June/July; final enrollment deadline approximately September
Visa procedures through Italian Consulates take lengthy time.
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eu_students
Can complete later than July
Places are limited; prerequisite language course held in September.
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non_eu_students
Universitaly pre-enrollment deadline for non-EU students
Compulsory step for non-EU students to apply for study visa.
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Language requirements
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Ielts
5.5 · Any
Academic module. Must not be older than 2 years. Pakistani students are NOT exempt and must provide this or TOEFL 68+ or take IED language test.
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Toefl
68 · Any
iBT. Must not be older than 2 years. Pakistani students are NOT exempt and must provide this or IELTS 5.5+ or take IED language test.
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Cambridge
Pass · Any
C2 Proficiency (CPE), C1 Advanced (CAE), B2 First (FCE), B2 Vantage. Must not be older than 2 years.
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How you apply
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Process
no portal recordedIED suggests starting application as soon as possible due to restricted places. Enrollment fee (EUR 2,500) is paid after admission to secure place and receive enrollment certificate for visa.
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Credential requirements
Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.
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Moi acceptance
PakistanPakistani students (where English is co-official) are NOT exempt.
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Ibcc equivalence
PakistanAttested by IBCC Karachi/Quetta + Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Camp Office Karachi/Quetta.
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Hec attestation
PakistanAttested by HEC + MOFA Camp Office Karachi/Quetta. Must first get Bachelor's equivalence before applying for Master's equivalence.
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Documents required
PakistanFor English-taught programs, translation of certificates into Italian is not necessary but verify with university if Italian translation is also required. Minimum 12 years of schooling required for Bachelor's programs.
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Scholarships
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Scholarship Contest for Undergraduate Programs
Up to 30% of tuition fee
All international students applying for first year of undergraduate programs 150 scholarships available for 2025/26 contest. Apply by developing creative project following brief guidelines; submit online through IED portal.
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International Scholarship Competition
50% tuition fee or 100% tuition fee
Apply by submitting creative project, passing aptitude test, following regulation guidelines.
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DSU - Diritto allo Studio Universitario (Right to Education)
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First Level Academic Diploma and Second Level Academic Diploma only. ISEE indicator < EUR 26,516.70; ISPE indicator < EUR 57,645.03. Merit requirement for first level: Upper Secondary School average grade >= 80/100; enrollment by October 31. Merit requirement for second level: Enrollment by October 31; First Level qualification by January 31. 33% of scholarships reserved for non-EU students. Application period: September 9 - November 7, 2025 (for 2025/26). Benefits include tuition fee reduction/waiver, possible accommodation support, meal subsidies, international mobility support. Cannot be combined with other IED scholarships or external financial aid.
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Master Scholarship Competition 2026/2027
Variable according to assigned income bracket for Master of Arts; 50% for Master's Programs
Three-year degree or equivalent, Min 2 years work experience in relevant field, B2 language proficiency. 127 scholarships available. Deadline for Italian courses is June 3, 2026. Deadline for Spanish courses is May 26, 2026. Available in Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, Como, Barcelona, Madrid.
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Living cost shared room
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International mobility
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Courses
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