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Study design in Florence with a clearer programme, portfolio and funding plan.
Your SIOC university guide
Explore the university and find the programme that fits you
Explore all 11 programmes SIOC has checked for IED Florence. We separate confirmed information from details that still need a personal check, so you can compare clearly and know what happens before you pay.
At a glance
- City
- Florence
- Country
- Italy
- Institution type
- Design / creative higher education
- Tuition currency
- EUR
- Programmes in this guide
- 11
- Official sources checked
- 2
- Part of the international IED network, with undergraduate, master, foundation, semester, summer and specialist design routes.
- The official 2026 course catalogue is dynamic; programme language, award type, duration and intake must be checked route by route.
- Studio output and portfolio development are central preparation points, but exact assessment briefs come from the current programme documents.
What studying here may feel like
Compare your options at your own pace
What you will study
You deserve to know what you will actually study. Before you pay a deposit, we check the current study plan, compulsory and elective modules, credit distribution, internship or placement rules, final-project requirements and the teaching calendar for your exact intake.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Explore every programme in this guide at your own pace. Use the filters, open the options that interest you, and see what is confirmed, what study life may involve and what we will check with you before an application.
Faculty, peers and academic culture
You may learn with academic specialists, working professionals and classmates with different experience. Where the university publishes the details, we check class format, contact hours, supervision, access to feedback and expectations for group work.
Admissions and documents
We help you prepare the right entry qualification, transcripts, language evidence, portfolio or interview, legalised translations and deadlines—and we check deposit terms before anything is submitted.
Tuition, fees and budget
Where the university publishes prices, the programme table shows how they are structured. We separate tuition, application or registration charges, deposits, student fees, materials, insurance, accommodation and living costs so your estimate is easy to understand.
Accreditation and professional recognition
Recognition can be confusing because university status, programme accreditation and professional licensing are not the same. For regulated fields, we check the route for the country where you hope to work before recommending a programme.
International classroom and student experience
We only show nationality figures when the university publishes them. Even when no current number is available, we still look at teaching language, class composition, international support and how easily you can take part from day one.
Housing, arrival and daily life
Your home and daily journey matter. Unless accommodation is clearly included, we help you check the campus, commute, arrival date, deposit, tenancy length, insurance and a realistic monthly living budget before you commit.
EU/EEA and non-EU route
Your document and residence route depends on your nationality. We help you plan passport validity, qualification recognition, proof of funds, insurance, visa or residence timing and the university documents needed before travel.
SIOC application workflow
1) programme and eligibility check; 2) document and language review; 3) cost estimate and proforma; 4) preliminary application; 5) institution offer; 6) deposit or tuition payment only after terms are understood; 7) visa, housing and arrival case management in My Application.
Programmes checked by SIOC
Find the programme that feels right for you
Explore every programme in this guide at your own pace. Use the filters, open the options that interest you, and see what is confirmed, what study life may involve and what we will check with you before an application.
No programme matches your search yet.
01 Bachelor in Communication Design Bachelor · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Semesters
- 6
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
02 Bachelor in Fashion Design Bachelor · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Semesters
- 6
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
03 Bachelor in Graphic Design Bachelor · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Semesters
- 6
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
04 Bachelor in Interior Design Bachelor · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 3 years
- Semesters
- 6
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
05 Master in Art Direction Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
06 Master in Arts Management Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
07 Master in Brand Design for Hospitality Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
08 Master in Curatorial Practice Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect lectures or seminars, independent reading, research, written work, presentations and cumulative assessment. Consistency is more important than short bursts of effort.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes reports, essays, presentations, group work, examinations, an internship report and a thesis or capstone depending on the degree.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
09 Master in Fashion Business Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
10 Master in Fashion Communication Master · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Master
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect briefs, iterative studio work, critique, research, technical development, presentations and portfolio evidence. The strongest students document process, not only final images.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes a portfolio, prototypes, visual systems, campaign work, exhibitions, showreels, research books or a final major project, depending on the programme.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
11 Other programme or degree – SIOC advisor confirmation Other / advisor · English · On campus
Programme facts at a glance
- Level
- Other / advisor
- Duration
- 1 years
- Semesters
- 2
- Credits
- Not yet published in the source we checked
- Mode
- On campus
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition position
- Ask us to confirm the current tuition
These details come from the official sources and pricing records checked by SIOC. We recheck them against your signed offer before any payment.
Use this when the current programme is not yet individually listed. SIOC confirms the programme, tuition and application route.
Workload and study rhythm
A full-time degree becomes part of your weekly life, not only your timetable. We help you understand the balance between classes, independent study, reading, research, projects, group work, assessment periods and placements.
What will help you do well
Expect lectures or seminars, independent reading, research, written work, presentations and cumulative assessment. Consistency is more important than short bursts of effort.
Projects, portfolio and evidence
Possible evidence includes reports, essays, presentations, group work, examinations, an internship report and a thesis or capstone depending on the degree.
Assessment, grading and progression
Before you commit, we help you understand the current grade weighting, pass requirements, attendance rules, resits and progression conditions, then record the confirmed details in your student case.
School, campus and student experience
See the school before you decide
Take a closer look at the classrooms, campus atmosphere and student experience. It is a useful way to picture your own study day before you choose.
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Programme reality, recognition and application planning
Use this section to compare what you will study, what you will be expected to produce, how the qualification is recognised, and which costs and documents must be confirmed before payment. Published university information is kept separate from SIOC planning guidance.
programme routes11
study levelsBachelor, Master, Other / advisor
teaching languagesEnglish
study locationFlorence, Italy
Programmes, workload and current fee guidance
Search the current SIOC programme register below. Programme titles are retained in their published form. Fee status is shown clearly; a calculator result is provisional until SIOC verifies the exact intake and student profile.
| Level | Programme | Language | Duration | Credits | Current fee guidance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Bachelor in Communication Design | English | 3 years | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Bachelor | Bachelor in Fashion Design | English | 3 years | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Bachelor | Bachelor in Graphic Design | English | 3 years | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Bachelor | Bachelor in Interior Design | English | 3 years | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Art Direction | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Arts Management | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Brand Design for Hospitality | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Curatorial Practice | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Fashion Business | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Master | Master in Fashion Communication | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
| Other / advisor | Other programme or degree – SIOC advisor confirmation | English | 1 year | — | Adviser confirmation | Adviser confirmation |
No matching programme.
What students are expected to produce
The examples below are preparation guidance derived from the fields in this institution’s current programme register. Exact assignments, grading weights and software or clinical requirements come from the programme handbook and module descriptions.
Design, fashion, architecture and creative practice
Expect research, concepts, sketches, iteration, critique and a final body of work. Strong submissions show the process behind decisions: audience, constraints, material or software tests, feedback and revision—not only polished images.
Business, management, finance and entrepreneurship
Expect cases, data interpretation, market or financial analysis, group decisions and presentations. Good work defines the problem, selects a method, uses evidence, identifies risk and explains a recommendation.
Law, psychology, communication and social sciences
Expect close reading, theory, methods, evidence-based writing, seminar discussion and research design. Unsupported opinion is not analysis; claims need sources and a clear chain of reasoning.
Other academic and pathway routes
Expect independent preparation, deadlines, evidence and a clear link between learning outcomes and assessed work. SIOC confirms the exact assessment pattern from the current programme documentation.
Workload, attendance and academic success
Full-time higher education is more than contact hours. Students should plan regular independent reading, drafting, practice, project work and revision, with several deadlines often running in parallel. Strong performance normally comes from starting early, using feedback, keeping evidence of revisions and asking precise questions before a problem becomes urgent.
How to prepare for the first semester
Before arrival, learn the digital platforms, calendar, citation method and programme vocabulary. In the first three weeks, map every assessment and deadline. Keep a weekly evidence folder with sources, calculations, drafts, feedback and revisions. Use office hours early and treat group work as a professional responsibility.
Institution, awarding body and recognition
IED Italy operates within the Italian higher arts and design education framework. Recognition, degree level and awarding title vary by programme and campus, so SIOC verifies the exact AFAM or partner qualification.
Exact programme conditions can change. SIOC records the source and verification date rather than turning an unconfirmed point into marketing copy.
Career evidence, CV and portfolio
A degree title alone is not a career plan. Build evidence throughout the course: assessed projects, technical work, research, presentations, placements, studio output, clinical competencies or a documented portfolio. SIOC helps the student identify which outputs can be described honestly on a CV and which professional recognition must be checked in the country where the graduate intends to work.
Application file, funding and decision points
Prepare one controlled file containing passport, academic records, diploma, certified translations where required, language evidence, CV, motivation letter, references and portfolio or admissions task where applicable. Funding should be checked against the exact institution, programme, mode, duration and recognition status—not only the university name.
EU and non-EU residence planning
EU/EEA students use free-movement registration rules. Other students normally complete pre-enrolment through Universitaly and apply for the correct study visa before travel.
Official residence informationSIOC booking, calculation, proforma and My Application
The calculator creates a transparent planning estimate. A preliminary booking request then records the exact programme, campus, intake, student profile and optional housing. SIOC verifies the offer and fee schedule before issuing a provisional proforma. Documents are uploaded through My Application; eligible payment steps can then be linked to Stripe and the accounting record prepared for Tripletex. University admission and visa approval remain separate decisions made by the institution and authorities.
Location and daily life
Find your way to IED Florence
Use the map to understand the neighbourhood, your likely journey to class and what daily life around the school may feel like.
Student planning support
SIOC helps you assess IED Florence, compare programmes, check admissions and portfolio requirements, understand tuition and accommodation, and build a clear application plan before you commit.
How SIOC supports you
- Norwegian-registered, family-run study abroad guidance since 2000.
- Help with programme choice, admissions, portfolio or document checks, tuition, accommodation and funding routes.
- Clear next steps before reservation so students and parents know what happens next.
A closer look
School, campus and student-life photos
Photos can make it easier to picture the scale, atmosphere and everyday setting before you decide which questions to ask.
