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74 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Italy

Across Italy, 23 universities offer 74 Arts, Design & Architecture programs — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza University of Rome and University of Roma "La Sapienza".

1Bachelor's Degree
UL University of Lecce logo
Italy

BENI CULTURALI

University of Lecce — The Bachelor's Degree in Beni Culturali at the University of Lecce provides a comprehensive understanding of cultural heritage and its preservation. This program is desig...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
2Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Comics and Visual Storytelling

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — The Bachelor's Degree in Comics and Visual Storytelling at NABA provides students with a comprehensive understanding of storytelling through visual media. This program co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
3Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Fashion Design

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — The Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti prepares students to become influential figures in the fashion industry by merging creativ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
4Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Film and Animation

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — The Bachelor's Degree in Film and Animation at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan, offers an immersive experience into the dynamic world of visual storytelling a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
5Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Graphic Design and Art Direction

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — The Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan equips students with the creative and technical skills required...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
6Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Painting and Visual Arts

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — The Bachelor's Degree in Painting and Visual Arts at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan, offers a comprehensive exploration of visual expression through painting...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
7Bachelor's Degree
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Italy

Set Design

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan — Embark on a creative journey in the Set Design Bachelor's Degree at NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, where you'll learn to transform diverse spaces into imm...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
8Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Design degli Interni

Politecnico di Milano — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Design degli Interni at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan offers a comprehensive curriculum that explores various aspects of inte...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
9Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Design del Prodotto Industriale

Politecnico di Milano — Il corso di laurea in Design del Prodotto Industriale presso il Politecnico di Milano offre una formazione completa e innovativa nel campo del design. Gli studenti esplor...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
10Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Design della Comunicazione

Politecnico di Milano — Il Corso di Laurea in Design della Comunicazione presso il Politecnico di Milano offre un percorso formativo completo per chi desidera sviluppare competenze nella progett...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
11Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Design della Moda

Politecnico di Milano — Il corso di laurea in Design della Moda presso il Politecnico di Milano offre un'opportunità unica per gli studenti internazionali interessati a intraprendere una carrier...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
12Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Interaction Design

Politecnico di Milano — The Bachelor's Degree in Interaction Design at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of design, technology, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
13Bachelor's Degree
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Progettazione dell'Architettura

Politecnico di Milano — Il corso di Laurea in Progettazione dell'Architettura offerto dal Politecnico di Milano mira a fornire agli studenti una preparazione completa nel campo dell'architettura...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
14Master's Degree
SA Sapienza University of Rome logo
QS World #128 #3 in Italy Rome, Lazio, Italy

Architecture (Conservation)

Sapienza University of Rome — Architecture (Conservation) is a Master’s degree at Sapienza University of Rome. It is offered by the Faculty of Architecture through the Department of STORIA, DISEGNO E...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
15Master's Degree
SA Sapienza University of Rome logo
QS World #128 #3 in Italy Rome, Lazio, Italy

Architecture - Interior and Exhibit Design

Sapienza University of Rome — Architecture - Interior and Exhibit Design is a Master’s degree course at Sapienza University of Rome. It is part of the Bachelor class LM-4, offered by the Faculty of Ar...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
16Master's Degree
SA Sapienza University of Rome logo
QS World #128 #3 in Italy Rome, Lazio, Italy

Architecture - Urban Regeneration

Sapienza University of Rome — Architecture - Urban Regeneration is a Master’s degree at Sapienza University of Rome. It focuses on architecture in the context of urban regeneration, within the Faculty...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
19Master's Degree
SA Sapienza University of Rome logo
QS World #128 #3 in Italy Rome, Lazio, Italy

Product and Service Design

Sapienza University of Rome — Product and Service Design is a master’s degree programme at Sapienza University of Rome. It is taught in English and delivered through conventional in-person lessons. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture
20Master's Degree
UR University of Roma "La Sapienza" logo
QS World #128 #4 in Italy Italy

Architettura

University of Roma "La Sapienza" — The Master's Degree in Architecture at the University of Roma "La Sapienza" offers an in-depth exploration of architectural design, building technology, and urban plannin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
23Master's Degree
UR University of Roma "La Sapienza" logo
QS World #128 #4 in Italy Italy

Architettura del paesaggio - Landscape Architecture

University of Roma "La Sapienza" — Il corso di Laurea Magistrale in Architettura del Paesaggio presso l'Università di Roma 'La Sapienza' offre una formazione approfondita e multidisciplinare che combina l'...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
24Master's Degree
UR University of Roma "La Sapienza" logo
QS World #128 #4 in Italy Italy

Architettura – Interni e Allestimenti

University of Roma "La Sapienza" — The Master's Degree in Architecture - Interiors and Installations at the University of Roma "La Sapienza" offers an in-depth exploration of the fields of interior design...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #87 (Politecnico di Milano) to #580 (Polytechnic Institute of Bari); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sapienza University of Rome is cited most (21,051,911 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 40 bachelor's, 32 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). University of Roma "La Sapienza" offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Politecnico di Milano (QS World #87), Sapienza University of Rome (QS World #128) and University of Roma "La Sapienza" (QS World #128) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in Italy?

Of those with published fees, Sapienza University of Rome is the least expensive at about USD 3,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Italy?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Italy?

University of Roma "La Sapienza", with 10, ahead of University of Genoa (7).

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