Domus Academy offers one-year master’s courses in design specializations with a goal to help students develop skills and talents in a self-directed way with the help of collaborative projects.

Domus Academy is a private university of design in Milan, Italy. The university provides post-graduate and professional courses in the areas of 

1. Design 
2. Experience
3. Fashion, and 
4. Business

The university not only provides education but also provides:

1. a workshop-based experience, 
2. hands-on professional experience, 
3. real-world projects,
4. lectures, and 
5. seminars. 

The academic master’s degree is awarded by Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, NABA. The Academic Master’s Degree is given in the end, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities, and Research (MIUR). 

The university was established in the year 1982 and became Italy’s first postgraduate design school. One of the founding principles of the school is: Rather than just offering new solutions, the design must also reveal new problems. Leading designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Philippe Starck, and Denis Santachiara were called lecturers and leaders, in the early years of the university.

In 2009, the school was bought by the Laureate Education of Baltimore, Maryland. In the year 2018, the school was sold by Laureate to the British Galileo Global Education Group. Domus Academy has been one of the top 100 hundred design schools since then.

Domus Academy, Milan

Domus Academy was established in Milan, the world capital of fashion and design. Milan has over 800 innovative startups, and over 900 fashion and design showrooms.

It has one international Milan Design week, and 4 fashion weeks. The school of design, in Milan, helps its students to gain knowledge and practical skills by solving real design problems by collaborating with a lot of brands in fashion, product design, interaction design, luxury design, luxury goods, etc.

Some of the companies are: 

1. Adidas
2. Alfa Romeo
3. Audi 
4. B&B Italia
5. Bayer
6. Canon 
7. Club Med
8. Condé Nast
9. Fiat 
10. Frog Design 
11. Giorgio Armani 
12. Gucci
13. L’Oréal
14. LG
15. Nokia
16. Park Hyatt Milano 
17. Samsung
18. Slowear
19. Stone Island
20. Swarovski
21. Tommy Hilfiger Amsterdam 
22. Versace
23. Volkswagen 
24. Whirlpool 
25. Zara

Domus Academy Rankings

Domus Academy, a prestigious institution, has been listed in the top 100 business schools of design in Europe. Domus Academy has been ranked the following over the years:

• 2019- Special Badges of Excellence by The Business of Fashion Assessment 2019
• 2017- Top 10 Global Graduate Fashion Business Courses 2017 by The Business of Fashion 
• 2017- Top 30 Global Fashion Schools 2017 by The Business of Fashion 
• 2016- 2^nd for Learning Experience in Top Global Fashion Schools 2016 by The Business of Fashion
• 2016- Top 8 Interior Design Schools by Azure Magazines
• 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015- Top 30 best graduate schools in the world by Frame Publishers
• 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016- Europe’s top 100 schools of Architecture and Design by the Domus Magazine 
• 2006, 2008, 2009- One of the 30 best design schools in the world by BusinessWeek

Domus Academy Fee Structure

Domus Academy, a private university, follows the following fee structure for Master’s Program: 

For students from EU and EFTA Countries:

For non-EU students, October 2020

For non-EU students, February 2021

For a Master’s Degree, each student shall pay €540. 

The students pursuing online short courses have to pay €2,500 which is paid together with the enrolment form. 

In both the programs, a €100 non-refundable application fee is mandatory. 

Domus Academy, Campus

Domus Academy is located in the Navigli district of Milan. The campus is situated close to public transportation and city center. The 13-building campus is shared with Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, NABA.

The campus provides a lot of facilities and a few of them are mentioned below:

1. Design Lab
2. Fashion Lab
3. Language Support
4. Cafeteria
5. Library
6. Network Services
7. Fine Arts Shop

Domus Academy Scholarships

Domus Academy offers scholarships to a lot of students with a goal of providing education to people at an affordable cost for a diverse student population.

Domus Academy offers three partial scholarships for students, covering 60%, 50%, and 40%, and two special mentions covering 20% of the tuition fee. The candidates who wish to apply for the scholarship should be holding a first-level academic diploma or a BA degree with a knowledge of English Language (IELTS 5.0 academic or any other equivalent certificate).

Domus Academy Courses

Domus Academy offers 11 programs for a master’s degree in the fields of:

• Design 
• Experience 
• Fashion 
• Business

All programs are combined with a hands-on workshop with companies and a professional experience period.

The courses of every field offered by Domus Academy are listed below:

Design

• Master in Interior & Living Design
• Master in Product Design
• Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design

Experience

• Master in Interaction Design 
• Master in Service Design
• Master in Visual Brand Design

Fashion

• Master in Fashion Design 
• Master in Fashion Management 
• Master in Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising

Business

• Master in Business Design 
• Master in Luxury Brand Management 

Domus Academy Online Courses

With a goal to help recent undergraduates build upon their prior experience and acquire new critical skills and perspectives to apply in their career, Domus Academy provides online short courses on themes within the design fields.

The courses along with their duration and medium of instruction offered by Domus Academy have been listed below:

• Online Short Course Design Area: 4 weeks, 60 hours, English
• Online Short Course Business Area: 4 weeks, 60 hours, English 
• Online Short Course Fashion Area: 4 weeks, 60 hours, English 
• Online Short Course Experience Area: 4 weeks, 60 hours, English 

Domus Academy Luxury Brand Management

Master’s in Luxury Brand Management is a business course provided by Domus Academy. The program is a one-year program, taught in English. The academic master’s degree is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR). The program is awarded by Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti Milano, NABA.

To ensure the excellence of the student, the program provides the following: 

• Workshops
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Fieldwork

This program is classified into four modules which are followed by professional experience, and a portfolio presentation (as a final exam):

• Strategic Branding
• Advanced Business for Design 
• Integrated Communication Strategy 
• Personal Branding 

Domus Academy Product Design

Master’s in Product Design is a one-year master’s degree in the field of design. The aim of the course is to teach the students:

• How to analyze current industry directions, 
• Anticipate future trends,
• Explore new techniques in design, technology, fabrication, and distribution. 

Accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities, and Research (MIUR), the program is workshop-based and conducts seminars, lectures, tutorials, and fieldwork. The program is awarded by Nuova Accademia Di Belle Arti Milano, NABA. Product Design is broken down into four courses which are then followed by professional experience and a final portfolio presentation as a final exam.

The name of the courses in which Master’s in Product Design have been mentioned below.

• Design Culture
• Design Formation 
• Business for Design 
• Personal Branding

Domus Academy Acceptance Rate

Domus Academy has a 99% acceptance rate and is not selective. The student body, on the other hand, is highly international with over 95 percent of students coming from outside of Italy. 

Domus Academy Admission

The admission committee of the Domus Academy looks carefully throughout the applications, which include:

• Academic Records
• Work experience if any 
• Extracurricular activities
• Test scores
• Letters of recommendation
• Portfolio
• Motivation Letter

The enrollment process takes place in the following steps:

• Fill out the application form, e-mail application or online application 
• Submit all listed documents
• Pay the application fee, €100
• The decision is sent by email, within 7 days from the receipt of the submission
• Apply for student VISA, if enrolled
• If enrolled, submit the declaration of value, the balance of the tuition fee, and request the permit of stay.

Following is a list of the documents that are required for submission:

• Curriculum Vitae/ Résumé
• Professional portfolio of projects
• Motivation Letter
• Copy of bachelor’s degree/ Academic Diploma
• Academic Transcripts
• Documentation of further courses or Seminars attended, if available
• Certificate of English Language Proficiency
• Copy of Passport
• Payment Receipt

Domus Academy Admission Requirements

To enroll in Domus Academy, a student must have:

• 15 years or more of previous education 
• A first-level academic degree in a field related to the master’s course selected
• Certificate of English Language Proficiency/ IELTS 5.0

Domus Academy Alumni

Domus Academy has produced a lot of notable alumni who have excelled in the fields of design, experience, fashion, and business. A few notable alumni have mentioned below. 

1. Ashley Davenport, Social Media Editor- Condé Nast Italia
2. Jean Louis Sabaji, Owner and Creative Director- Jean Louis Sabaji 
3. Eray Alan, Senior Service & Interaction Designer- Fjord
4. Christopher Ong, Project Manager for Masari Group/ Hermes and Lanvin Indonesia
5. Jin Changbao, Founder and Vice President- R&D Design plc
6. Nikhil Paul, Founder/Creative Head- Paul Matter 
7. Mehar Sethi, Co-founder- Reesome
8. Aki Motoyama, Furniture Designer
9. Rodrigo Torres, Founder- Design by Rodrigo Torres
10. Danai Gavrili, Co-Founder and Designer at Lommer