Study fashion in Milan through an English-taught, three-year Fashion Degree with study paths in Fashion Design, Jewellery and Accessories Design, and Fashion Communication and Marketing.
Raffles Milano offers a bachelor-equivalent Fashion Degree for international students who want to study in one of the world’s strongest fashion and design cities. Milan is part of the learning experience itself: fashion houses, showrooms, design studios, exhibitions, Milan Fashion Week, creative agencies, luxury brands, and international professionals are part of the city’s everyday rhythm.
The program is practical, project-based, and interdisciplinary. Students work with teachers who are active professionals and are encouraged to develop their own creative direction while learning how the fashion industry works in real life. Raffles Milano also supports students through personal branding, portfolio development, career preparation, internship opportunities, and events such as Portfolio Night, where graduating students present their work to companies and industry professionals.
For a broader introduction to the school, campus, admissions, scholarships, and PRODIREKT support, see our main Raffles Milano presentation: Study Design in Italy – Raffles Milano International Design Institute.
Key Facts
| Program | Raffles Milano Fashion Degree |
|---|---|
| Location | Milan, Italy |
| School | Raffles Milano International Design Institute |
| Study format | Onsite, Raffles Milano campus |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Credits | 180 credits |
| Start date | November |
| Language of instruction for international students | English |
| Main academic award | First-Level Academic Diploma in Fashion Design |
| Public-facing degree description | Bachelor-equivalent Fashion Degree |
| Study paths | Fashion Design; Jewellery and Accessories Design; Fashion Communication and Marketing |
Some programs may also be available in Italian, but international applicants applying through PRODIREKT for the English-taught route should understand this as an English-taught study option.
What Degree Do Students Earn?
The Fashion Degree is part of the Raffles Milano Fashion Area. This area is built around three study paths: Fashion Design, Jewellery and Accessories Design, and Fashion Communication and Marketing.
All students graduate with the officially recognized First-Level Academic Diploma in Fashion Design. This is the academic degree recognized within the Italian AFAM/MUR system and officially recognized as an equivalent bachelor’s degree within the Italian education system.
The qualification is also accredited within the European framework by the European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools (EABHES).
In addition, graduates receive a Raffles Certificate connected to their chosen study path: Fashion Design, Jewellery and Accessories Design, or Fashion Communication and Marketing.
Program Overview
The Fashion Degree is designed for students with a high school diploma who want to enter the world of fashion, design, style, communication, and the international creative industries.
Participants begin with the foundations of fashion: shape, materials, visual research, fashion history, contemporary culture, design methodology, and technical development. As the program continues, they build a more personal direction through studio work, specialized modules, workshops, portfolio development, and a final project.
A strong part of the Raffles Milano experience is learning by doing. Students take part in workshops, seminars, interdisciplinary projects, and professional-style briefs. One distinctive format is “72 Hours,” where future designers from different bachelor’s and master’s programs work together on real creative projects, learning how to manage ideas, time, teamwork, pressure, and presentation.
Three Fashion Study Paths
Fashion Design
The Fashion Design path is for students who want to create garments, collections, and a personal design language.
Students work with design research, materials, silhouettes, menswear, womenswear, knitwear, accessories, styling, creative direction, portfolio development, and final collection work. The focus is on moving from idea to collection with creativity, method, technical precision, and visual identity.
My Skirt
We like this first-year Fashion Design project because it shows, very clearly, how an idea becomes a real garment.
In Prof. Renzo Catoni’s pattern-making course, the starting point is the skirt: a simple piece at first sight, but one that teaches structure, proportion, fit, fabric behavior, and personal style. After studying different skirt types and learning the main construction principles, each student creates “My Skirt”, a personal design that reflects their own taste and creative identity.
The process follows the real steps of garment development: drawing the design, preparing the paper pattern, making the test canvas, checking the fit, choosing the fabric, sewing the final piece, and presenting it through a photo shoot curated by the students themselves.
It is a small project with a big purpose: learning how fashion design works from the first idea to the finished image.
Jewellery and Accessories Design
The Jewellery and Accessories Design path is for students interested in wearable objects, accessories, shoes, bags, eyewear, jewelry, and the symbolic value of objects in fashion and personal identity.
The path combines design culture, materials, illustration, 3D modeling, digital tools, jewelry design, accessory design, marketing, and final project development. It is suitable for students who want to work with fashion objects that connect craftsmanship, innovation, function, and style.
Fashion Communication and Marketing
The Fashion Communication and Marketing path is for students who want to work with the image, message, identity, and market presence of fashion brands.
Young creatives study fashion communication, visual culture, publishing, PR, branding, marketing, retail, media, design management, fashion storytelling, sustainability, and integrated media. The path is suitable for students interested in how fashion is presented, promoted, positioned, and understood by the public.
72 Hours Challenge: Raffles Milano x Senco Gold and Diamonds
During the Raffles Milano 72 Hours Challenge, students worked on an intensive real-world brief in collaboration with Senco Gold and Diamonds, one of India’s best-known jewelry houses, recognized for its heritage, craftsmanship, and strong cultural identity.
The project brought together students from Fashion Design, Jewellery and Accessories Design, and Fashion Communication and Marketing, guided by teacher Silvia Gagliardini. Their task was to design contemporary jewelry concepts that could speak to an international audience while respecting the symbols, stories, and traditions of Indian design.
In only three days, the students explored the meeting point between Indian heritage, Italian elegance, and European minimalism. The result was a creative study in cultural fusion: jewelry designed not only as decoration, but as a form of identity, storytelling, and emotional connection.
The collaboration led to two original collection concepts: the Senco Collection, inspired by Lord Ganesha, and the Everlite Collection, inspired by the sacred sound Om. Both show how young designers can transform cultural references into refined, wearable, and globally relevant design ideas.
This project is a strong example of the Raffles Milano approach: students learn by working on real briefs, with real brands, under real creative pressure. The 72 Hours Challenge gives them a direct experience of teamwork, research, concept development, presentation, and the professional rhythm of the design industry.
Career Directions
Graduates can move toward different roles depending on their chosen path, portfolio, and personal direction.
Possible career directions include fashion designer, accessory designer, jewelry designer, shoe and bag designer, fashion stylist, fashion illustrator, pattern maker, trend forecaster, art director, press officer, image consultant, fashion blogger, fashion manager, fashion buyer, visual merchandiser, and fashion communication specialist.
The program is also relevant for students who want to work across fashion design, branding, communication, sustainability, retail, creative direction, and the wider fashion business.
Student Testimonial – Adilya Botabayeva: From Raffles Milano to Her Own Fashion Brand
We like Adilya Botabayeva’s story because it shows what can happen when fashion education feels close to the real industry.
Adilya is an international stylist and the founder of YANG LAIN, Kazakhstan’s first transformer fashion brand. In her Raffles Milano testimonial, she speaks about a school experience that did not feel distant or purely academic. For her, Raffles worked more like a design studio: practical, fast-moving, and connected to real people, real clients, and real expectations.
What stands out in her story is the confidence she gained by working directly with professionals from the beginning. She learned how to think beyond the classroom, how to build ideas for a market, and how to shape a portfolio that could speak internationally.
Her path from student to stylist and brand founder is a strong reminder of what the right environment can do: it helps young creatives test themselves, build a network, and start seeing their work as part of the wider fashion world.
Tuition
Tuition depends on the applicant category and individual assessment.
For European Union students, annual undergraduate tuition is based on income brackets and may range from €10,000 to €22,000 per year, depending on ISEEU assessment and eligibility.
For non-European Union students, the annual undergraduate tuition is generally €22,000 per year.
For bachelor-level programs accredited by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, a regional fee of up to €190 may also apply.
The enrollment/admin fee is the first portion of the annual tuition and is paid after admission to secure the place. For European Union applicants, this fee is €2,500. For non-European Union applicants, it is €4,000. The remaining tuition can usually be paid either in one payment or through a payment plan, depending on the confirmed payment conditions.
For the full tuition explanation, payment details, and current scholarship information, see the Tuition and Scholarships section on our main Raffles Milano page: Study Design in Italy – Raffles Milano International Design Institute.
PRODIREKT Advantages and Scholarships
Applicants applying through PRODIREKT and the Verbalists Education & Language Network may have access to special financial advantages arranged through our cooperation with Raffles Education and Raffles Milano.
Qualified candidates may receive a €5,000 International Student Aid for the first academic year. Students who first complete a Raffles Milano summer academic course through Verbalists may also receive an additional €2,000 tuition discount when continuing to a full undergraduate program. Together, these benefits may bring the total first-year tuition advantage up to €7,000.
Other scholarships, early-bird incentives, or profile-based opportunities may also be available depending on timing, portfolio quality, applicant profile, and current school campaigns.
PRODIREKT advisors help families understand which benefits may apply, what documents are required, and how to present the student’s profile clearly and professionally. Full details are available on the main Raffles Milano presentation page.
Application Process
The application process is personal and structured. It is not based on a traditional entrance test. The school wants to understand the applicant’s motivation, academic background, creative interests, English level, and fit for the selected Fashion Degree path.
The first step is to submit the PRODIREKT Application and Terms and Conditions. This allows our academic advisors to review the student’s profile, check current availability, and advise on the best next steps.
After that, PRODIREKT helps with document preparation, including the CV, motivation letter, school transcripts, portfolio if available, and language certificate if available. We also help students prepare for the online interview with Raffles Milano, which is motivational and academic in nature.
If the applicant is accepted, the school provides admission and enrollment documents, payment details, and instructions for confirming the place. Non-European Union applicants also receive guidance on the documentation needed for the visa process after the relevant enrollment steps are completed.
For a more detailed explanation of each stage, see the Admission Process section on our main Raffles Milano page: Study Design in Italy – Raffles Milano International Design Institute.
The wider school presentation is available on the main PRODIREKT Raffles Milano page, including campus details, school highlights, undergraduate study areas, summer academic options, Career Service, Portfolio Night, scholarships, and the full application process.
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