NABA

International Academy of Art and Design

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Creative studies in Milan, Rome or London

NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, is an international academy of art and design offering a broad spectrum of creative programmes in design, art, fashion, and media.

With campuses in Milan, Rome, and London, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in some of Europe’s most creatively charged cities.

  • The Milan campus is situated in the vibrant Navigli district,
  • The Rome campus occupies the historic Ostiense neighbourhood.
  • The London school is located at Here East, an award-winning centre for innovation at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

With over 6,000 students — 35% of whom are international — NABA fosters a multicultural and intellectually stimulating environment where creative minds from across the world converge.

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Why Choose NABA?

  • To study in Milan, Rome and London — international capitals of culture, fashion, art, and design.
  • To collaborate with leading companies and institutions through projects, internships, and a wealth of inspiring professional opportunities.
  • To develop an interdisciplinary, global, and experimental approach to creative practice. To learn from distinguished faculty and internationally recognised professionals.
  • To study at an institution ranked among the world’s top 50 in art and design by the QS World University Rankings®, celebrated as Italy’s finest art academy, decorated with numerous awards, and recognized among the leading design and fashion schools by DOMUS Magazine and FRAME Publishers.”
  • To engage in programmes taught in English (or Italian) and earn a degree internationally recognised and officially accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR).
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Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes (Bachelor of Arts) Three-year programmes grounded in hands-on, project-based learning:

  1. Design — Specialisations in Product Design, Interior Design, and Green/Social Design.
  2. Fashion Design — Covering fashion styling, textile design, and garment creation.
  3. Creative Technologies — Exploring CGI, Game Design, VFX, and 3D.
  4. Film and Animation — Contemporary audiovisual creation, cinema, and digital media.
  5. Graphic Design and Art Direction — Bridging traditional visual arts with modern digital communication.
  6. Comics and Visual Storytelling — Dedicated to narrative illustration and sequential art.
  7. Painting and Visual Arts — Studio-based fine arts practice and creative expression.
  8. Set Design — Training for theatrical, television, and event-based environments.

Postgraduate Programmes (Master of Arts) Two-year programmes allowing students to develop specialised expertise and earn 120 credits:

  1. Fashion and Costume Design — Advanced study of contemporary garments, fashion archives, and costume staging.
  2. Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies — Exploring contemporary art theory and curatorial practices.
  3. Social Design — Sustainable innovation at the intersection of design and socio-political inquiry.
  4. New Technologies for Arts — AI, creative coding, digital media, and interactive art.
  5. Digital and Live Performance — Performative arts integrated with digital and stage design.
  6. Creative Media Production — Complex audiovisual, generative, and multimedia production.

Academic Masters Programmes Intensive one-year programmes for recent graduates and professionals seeking fast-track industry specialisation:

  1. Creative Advertising — Art direction, copywriting, and cross-media storytelling.
  2. Luxury Brand Management — Strategy and marketing for high-end products and services.
  3. Strategic Communication for Sustainability — Building sustainable business and brand identities.
  4. Visual Brand Design — Aesthetic language and strategic marketing for brand recognition.
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Career Pathways & Industry Partnerships

From the very first day, NABA’s industry and careers service works alongside each student — strengthening CVs and building professional networks — so that by graduation, you are fully equipped to step into the creative industry.

NABA’s undergraduate fashion programmes have maintained collaborations with, among others: Gucci, Valentino, Max Mara, Missoni, Moschino, Kenzo, Etro, Gianni Versace, Jil Sander Italia, Trussardi, Pandora, Woolmark, Elle, and many more.

A Brief History

NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, was founded in 1980 and is Italy’s largest private academy of art, with campuses in Milan and Rome. Since 1981, the academy has held legal recognition within the Italian system of Higher Arts and Music Education (AFAM, Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale), regulated by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR). Over the decades, NABA has received numerous prestigious awards, accreditations, and distinctions on the international stage.

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Contact your local representative

Our team will provide you with all the information you need, and if you decide to apply, we’ll support you every step of the way!

Krystallena Stylianou
Local Representative Greece & Cyprus

Tel: +357 96004182

NABA Info Center Cyprus
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NABA Info Center Greece
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