Scholarships
02 Oct 2026
f you are looking to study fashion, luxury, art or creative business in Italy, Florence deserves serious consideration.
And one of the names you are likely to encounter is Istituto Marangoni Firenze, the School of Fashion & Art.
Founded in Milan in 1935, Istituto Marangoni has grown into an international creative-education institution with schools in cities including Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Riyadh. Its community includes students and alumni from more than 100 countries.
But what actually makes Istituto Marangoni interesting for prospective students?
Let's look at the courses, alumni, teaching approach and, most importantly, the January 2027 Florence scholarship opportunity.
Florence offers something different from Milan.
It is a city deeply connected to art, craftsmanship, fashion, culture and Italian heritage, while Istituto Marangoni's Florence campus combines that heritage with contemporary fashion, business, communication, art and technology.
The Florence school currently offers courses across areas including:
There are undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation, semester and short-course options.
That means students can pursue very different careers within the fashion and luxury industries.
You do not have to become a fashion designer.
You could work in fashion marketing, luxury brand management, styling, buying, merchandising, communication, creative direction, product development or art and cultural management.
One of the biggest differences between studying fashion and studying a traditional academic subject is the importance of actually creating work.
Istituto Marangoni describes its approach as strongly connected to professional practice, with students developing projects and applying creative and technical skills to real-world fashion and design challenges.
Students don't simply study fashion theory.
Depending on the programme, they can work through stages such as research, concept development, design, prototyping, communication and presentation.
For fashion design students, this can include everything from illustration and pattern-making to construction and finished products.
The Florence campus also highlights connections with cultural and fashion organisations including Palazzo Strozzi, Museo Ferragamo and Pitti Immagine.
Students can participate in projects involving areas such as exhibitions, events and multimedia campaigns, giving them opportunities to apply their studies outside a purely classroom environment.
Istituto Marangoni also has an I'M Mentors programme designed to connect students with professionals from fashion, design and luxury.
The programme includes masterclasses, projects and opportunities for students to learn directly from people working in the creative industries.
That industry exposure is particularly relevant in fashion, where your portfolio, professional network and practical experience can be important parts of building a career.
Istituto Marangoni's alumni network includes more than 45,000 professionals, according to the school's alumni materials.
Some of the most recognisable names include:
Domenico Dolce, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, is one of the institution's most famous alumni.
Franco Moschino studied Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni and graduated in 1980. He later founded the Moschino fashion house, becoming known for his highly distinctive and unconventional approach to fashion.
Alessandro Sartori, artistic director at Zegna, is another prominent Istituto Marangoni alumnus. The school highlights his career as an example of the connection between technical fashion training, creativity and industry leadership.
Indian designer Rahul Mishra graduated from Istituto Marangoni's Master's Course in Fashion Design Womenswear in Milan in 2007.
He subsequently founded his own label and became an internationally recognised designer, including winning the International Woolmark Prize in 2014.
The alumni network is therefore not limited to one type of fashion career. Graduates have gone into design, creative direction, entrepreneurship and luxury management.
The Florence campus offers a particularly broad selection of creative programmes.
Some examples include:
Fashion Design & Accessories
For students interested in developing collections, garments and accessories.
Fashion Management & Brand Strategies
For students interested in the business and strategic side of luxury fashion.
Fashion Communication & Image
For students interested in styling, visual communication, storytelling and fashion media.
Fashion Management, Digital Communication & Media
For students interested in the intersection of fashion, marketing, digital media and business.
Luxury Accessories Design & Management
A postgraduate option focused on the luxury accessories sector.
Curating Art & Fashion
For students interested in the intersection of fashion, art and cultural management.
Creative Digital Media
For students interested in contemporary digital creativity and visual communication.
The school currently lists dozens of courses across its Florence offering.
This is where prospective students should pay particular attention.
To celebrate 10 years of the Florence campus, Istituto Marangoni has launched The Next Ten Talent Contest.
The scholarship is available for eligible courses beginning in January 2027, with awards of up to:
| Programme | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Foundation | €5,000 |
| Three-Year Undergraduate | €15,000 |
| One-Year & Master's | €10,000 |
The scholarship is provided as a tuition-fee deduction. The enrolment fee remains payable.
Applicants are asked to submit:
The current deadline is 23 November 2026.
So if you are considering the January 2027 Istituto Marangoni Florence intake, this is not something to leave until the last minute.
The Florence campus could be relevant if you are interested in:
It is particularly worth exploring if you want an education that combines creative development with practical and industry-focused learning.
There is a reason Florence continues to attract students interested in creative disciplines.
The city gives students access to an environment shaped by Renaissance art, Italian craftsmanship, luxury, fashion and culture, while Istituto Marangoni provides a contemporary educational framework around those influences.
The result is an interesting combination:
Italian heritage + contemporary creativity + international students + industry exposure.
For someone planning a career in fashion or luxury, that combination can be difficult to reproduce elsewhere.
If you are considering applying, the scholarship deadline is 23 November 2026.
The Florence scholarship offers tuition-fee deductions of up to €15,000 for eligible three-year undergraduate courses, €10,000 for eligible one-year and Master's courses, and €5,000 for the Foundation course.
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Yes. Istituto Marangoni Firenze is the institution's Florence School of Fashion & Art, offering courses in fashion, art, business, communication, fragrances and related creative fields.
Courses include Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Fashion Communication & Image, Fashion Management, Multimedia Art, Art Curating & Management and Fragrances & Cosmetics, among others.
For the January 2027 scholarship competition, awards are up to €5,000 for Foundation, €15,000 for three-year undergraduate courses and €10,000 for one-year and Master's courses.
The current deadline for The Next Ten Talent Contest is 23 November 2026.
Notable alumni include Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori and Rahul Mishra, among many others.
Yes. Scholarship opportunities vary according to campus, programme and intake. The current Florence scholarship for January 2027 offers tuition-fee deductions of up to €15,000 for eligible undergraduate courses.
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