Throughout the entire educational journey, students have access to spaces and services designed to support study, experimentation, and project development. Teaching laboratories and participation in extracurricular projects provide opportunities to practically apply the skills acquired.
Through the services offered by the Academy—such as access to the library, study rooms, printing services, and laboratories—students can rely on a well-equipped environment that encourages in-depth exploration of the various design disciplines and supports the development of their projects in a conscious, independent, and progressively more mature way.
Teaching is developed primarily through practical applications and exercises, carried out in computer labs and in pattern-making and garment construction classrooms, all equipped with professional tools to support design activities.
For this reason, we provide students with constantly updated professional software for graphic design, video design, interior architecture and furnishing, as well as digital tools dedicated to Fashion Design.
The use of these technologies allows students to work with the same tools adopted in the professional world, fostering the development of solid technical skills that are immediately applicable.
Most lessons are based on laboratory activities, practical applications, workshops, and meetings with industry experts in each field.
Arts and cultural activities
Thanks to a network built over the years, IUAD establishes connections and partnerships aimed at providing education that is always up to date and aligned with the needs of the job market, fostering early opportunities to practically apply acquired skills through numerous contests, workshops, industry talks, and professionalizing webinars.
Tra Arte e Moda is a cross-disciplinary project that, since 2012, has seen IUAD students take on the role of artists, invited to freely interpret a contemporary theme. The selected works stand out for the variety of expressive languages employed, offering a personal and contemporary perspective. They are exhibited in different Italian museums—including the Bagatti Valsecchi House Museum in Milan, the Donnaregina Monumental Complex, and the PAN in Naples—creating a dynamic dialogue between art, fashion, and museum spaces.
Network e Partnership
IUAD costruisce una rete solida di partnership con istituzioni, fondazioni e realtà leader nei settori della moda, del design e della comunicazione, creando un ponte diretto tra formazione accademica e industria creativa.
Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda
IUAD è parte del network che riunisce le principali accademie e università italiane della moda. Questa collaborazione valorizza il sistema formativo italiano e offre agli studenti l’opportunità di partecipare a Fashion Graduate Italia, la sfilata che celebra i migliori talenti emergenti del Paese.
Graduate Fashion Foundation
Attraverso questa prestigiosa fondazione internazionale, IUAD entra in contatto con una rete globale di giovani designer. Ogni anno i migliori laureandi vengono selezionati per presentare il proprio lavoro in una vetrina internazionale dedicata ai talenti della moda.
ADCI – Art Directors Club Italiano
Nel campo della comunicazione creativa, IUAD collabora con ADCI, punto di riferimento per il mondo dell’advertising. Gli studenti partecipano agli ADCI Awards, mettendo alla prova il proprio talento e conquistando importanti riconoscimenti, così come alla giornata di scouting de Il Grande Venerdì di Enzo, entrando in contatto con i creativi delle agenzie aderenti.
Salerno Do Design – Museo Diocesano di Salerno
IUAD partecipa a questo progetto dedicato al design contemporaneo e all’innovazione degli spazi, promosso da Confindustria Salerno. Un’iniziativa che mette al centro il ruolo del design nel trasformare la società, la cultura dell’abitare e il rapporto con nuove tecnologie e materiali.
Fuorisalone Milano
Gli studenti IUAD prendono parte anche al Fuorisalone della Milano Design Week, uno degli appuntamenti internazionali più importanti per il design contemporaneo. Un’occasione per presentare progetti e installazioni, confrontarsi con professionisti del settore e vivere da protagonisti uno degli eventi più influenti del panorama creativo internazionale.
IUAD places great emphasis on the well-being and personal development of each student, promoting a learning environment based on equal opportunities, inclusion, and multiculturalism. The Academy provides a range of support services throughout the academic journey, from psychological well-being support to services dedicated to students with specific learning disorders (SLD), designed to ensure an accessible and positive study experience.
Additionally, an alias career system is available, aimed at protecting personal identity and fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
In addition to consulting the financial aid options in the dedicated section of this website, students can benefit from agreements with local organizations and services, as well as broaden their experience through student mobility programs such as Erasmus+ and Exchange Programs.
If you are looking for accommodation and want to find the solution that best suits your study and living needs, we recommend consulting some platforms specialized in student housing.
These services allow you to compare different types of accommodation, evaluate costs, and choose the option that best suits your needs:
Through the Placement Office and the IUAD JOB platform, the Academy supports its students in entering the job market by promoting initiatives that foster connections with industry companies and ensure continuously updated training aligned with market demands.
For graduating students, the Placement Office organizes ongoing in-class activities with the support of professionals from every design sector, such as:
