Istituto Marangoni London, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About Istituto Marangoni London

For more than 90 years, Istituto Marangoni has built a well-earned reputation for advanced education and sustainable innovation in art, design and fashion. Istituto Marangoni London is now recognised as a hub of design, fashion and creativity located in the heart of a cosmopolitan capital city. Combining Italian heritage with the innovation typical of London, the school is well on its way to shaping the future of streetstyle, luxury and sustainability, with its innovation and avant-garde vision.

Students at Istituto Marangoni are trained and encouraged to find their own creative voice and define their counterculture creativity. Across all courses of study, the curriculum places special emphasis on undertaking design research, avant-garde ethics and business innovation. No matter what their course of study, students are exposed to a fusion of expertise and creativity in the fields of fashion design, fashion business, fashion communication and image, interior design, product design and visual design.

Both Istituto Marangoni London and Dubai also offer excellent career opportunities to its students. The school’s strong ties with international and local brands, complemented by top-level career services and continuous support, enrich students’ opportunities through industry projects, career fairs and exchanges.

Istituto Marangoni’s strong network of over 4,500 leading companies and brands around the world also provides continuous professional opportunities for students and alumni, with project works, talks and seminars with industry experts, in addition to internships and employment opportunities in fashion, design and art.

Graduate outcomes

Employability is at the heart of all teaching at Istituto Marangoni, and students benefit from programmes crafted with input from industry experts and complete with experiential learning opportunities. Many courses include work placements.

Istituto Marangoni is known for its extremely high rate of graduate employability that is of 91 percent group-wide. In this ranking, the IM London School of Fashion and Design is particularly impressive, holding a 96 percent employability rate in 2024. The vast majority of graduates and alumni work in fields closely related to their specialism, with 87 percent reporting feeling fully satisfied with their current role.

IM boasts a strong, international network of professional contacts, spanning leading fashion and luxury fashion businesses, and forged over more than fifteen years. As such, students quickly form valuable industry connections through work placements, internships and events.

Careers service

A dedicated careers service is available to all students and is accessible even after graduation. The service offers:

1:1 careers coaching
Mock interviews
Dedicated career days
Guidance with finding industry projects, work placements, internships and job opportunities
Talks and seminars with industry experts
Assistance finding scholarships
General assistance with the transition from academia into the fashion industry

Students can access the careers service in person or through Istituto Marangoni’s digital Symplicity platform.

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Rankings and Ratings

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025), Istituto Marangoni ranked in the top 100 globally for art and design, evidencing its high quality of teaching in this specialism. In the same rankings, it holds third position in the UK for an institution specialising in fashion.

Mentorship Programmes & Industry Projects

Students from the London School of Fashion and Design benefit from meaningful mentorship programmes, tailored to their specific path of study. New mentors for 2025/2026 academic Year include:

Jay Osgerby: heading a mentorship programme for MA Product and Interior Design Students
Philippa Nixon: mentor for MA Fashion & Luxury Brand Management, BA Fashion Design 2nd year, BA Fashion styling Creative Direction 3rd year programmes
Neil Barrett: 3^rd year BA Fashion Design
Rahul Mishra: offering mentorship for BA Fashion Design students

At Istituto Marangoni London, students take part in exclusive industry projects developed in collaboration with top fashion and luxury brands including HUGO BOSS, Sotheby’s and Maison Meta, thus gaining hands-on experience and direct insight into the professional world.

In addition, students at Istituto Marangoni Dubai benefit from exclusive mentorship programmes and industry collaborations, designed to connect them with leading professionals and global brands.

Recent mentorship collaborations include:

Sabrina Mandelli: mentor of BA Fashion Design & Accessories
Dimore Studio: mentor of BA Interior Design

Explore global events and discover where you can connect with Istituto Marangoni.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

18,69,567 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

41,39,039 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Scholarships & funding

Each year, Istituto Marangoni offers a selection of partial scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate exceptional talent.

Scholarships vary by school, course of interest and intake, ensuring tailored opportunities for diverse academic paths. To apply, candidates must submit an application directly through the dedicated page on the website, accompanied by a portfolio of work or other supporting documents, depending on the programme requirements.

Scholarship opportunities are also offered in partnership with renowned brands and Industry experts. Eligibility criteria, award amounts and application processes may differ. Students are encouraged to review all requirements in advance before applying to maximise their chances of success and secure these valuable opportunities.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Admission requirements vary depending on the selected programme and school. In general, applicants must submit a valid High School Certificate along with academic transcripts. It is essential to consult the specific criteria for each course prior to submitting an application.

As all programmes are delivered in English, a good understanding of the language is essential for all applicants. Depending on the specific course, candidates are required to submit formal certification of their English language proficiency.

Additional documentation may be required depending on the programme. All applicants are generally expected to submit a personal statement. For creative programmes, a portfolio of work or creative ideas is also required. Business-related programmes may instead require a written piece of work. Depending on the course, the selection process may also include an interview, reference letters, a curriculum vitae, or documents related to ministerial requisites. In some cases, alternative entry pathways may be considered.

Istituto Marangoni London publishes annually the typical academic admissions criteria for all of its courses of study. Full details can be found here.

For Istituto Marangoni Dubai, the list of courses and requisites are available here.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

Students at Istituto Marangoni enjoy exemplary teaching and courses designed in line with industry and with input from leading professionals. Students obtain hands-on experience through work placements and experiential learning opportunities, and are taught by industry experts.

Curricula emphasise creativity, sustainability, and commercial excellence, ensuring students graduate ready to excel in the world of work. Learners gain a thorough understanding of avant-garde ethics, design research, and business innovation.

A range of study options are available, including foundation level, undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees, professional and short courses. The fields of study on offer are fashion design, fashion communication and image, fashion business, interior design, product design, and visual design.

Istituto Marangoni ranks in the top 100 higher education institutions globally for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), evidencing the high quality of academic rigour, the overall student experience and student outcomes.

Students are overall highly satisfied with the quality of teaching and learning at IM London School of Fashion and Design, with 89.6 percent satisfied with teaching quality, 87.64 percent satisfied with learning opportunities, and 90.65 percent satisfied with the academic support offered. The overall positivity rating for the institution in 82.65 percent (NSS, 2024).

In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), IM London School of Fashion and design received a Silver award in the Student Outcomes category (bronze overall), with the panel noting that student outcomes are typically of very high quality with very high rates of successful progression.

Department structure

Istituto Marangoni London School of Fashion and Design offers a wide range of academic paths, specifically foundation, bachelor’s, semester and postgraduate courses, as well as short courses. These programmes span different fields and sub-disciplines of study:

Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Image, Fashion business, Interior design, Product design and Visual design.

Degree programmes are internationally recognised, and are validated by Regent’s University London. This modern university with a renowned industry focus is a member of Europe’s largest group of higher education providers: Galileo Global Education.

At Istituto Marangoni Dubai, students can choose from a diverse portfolio of programmes, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as professional, semester, intensive and short courses. The academic offer spans multiple disciplines, from Fashion Design, Fashion Communication & Image, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Fashion Business, to Interior Design, Product Design, and Visual Design, ensuring a comprehensive approach to creativity and innovation.

Students at the London and Dubai schools become part of the truly international Istituto Marangoni, which boasts 12 schools worldwide across fashion, design, art and fragrances & cosmetics.