Milan
Birthplace of Italian Design
Totally Italian but at the same time focused on the heart of Europe: an undisputed leader of design, fashion, economy and culture.
Milan is the city that anticipates Italy’s social and cultural changes. Just look how its skyline has changed over time: today it expresses a profile that ranges from the futuristic towers of the new Citylife district to the vast Arcimboldi theatre, and from the Gae Aulenti business centre to the Triennale, passing the historical icons of the Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala, and the Castello Sforzesco. This urban fabric is dotted with extraordinary industrial archaeology conversions, including the Hangar Bicocca and the Fabbrica del Vapore, and many other former factories converted into vibrant cultural centres.
The Istituto Europeo di Design was founded in Milan in 1966, and over the years expanded across the city, always running an active dialogue with its protagonists. Today it has various campuses spread across the South-East area, with 3 training centres – Sciesa / Bezzecca, Piranesi, Pompeo Leoni – all easily accessible from both Linate Airport and the Central Station. Classrooms, laboratories and photographic studios are located a step away from the Fashion District, while Fondazione Prada stands nearby, in the constantly expanding area of Scalo Romana. The same South-East area will play host to our future international campus, redeveloping the former slaughterhouse complex, with its lively touches of Art Nouveau.
Studying in Milan means moving around a changing city and changing with it. This makes it a setting offering infinite stimuli: almost every innovation develops here, where most of the creative agencies and start-ups are concentrated, alongside entrepreneurial realities famed the world over.
As the cradle of Italian design, it is easy to imagine the industriousness of its founding fathers – Franco Albini, Achille Castiglioni, Vico Magistretti, Ettore Sottsass to name a few – as well as the work of entrepreneurs whose iconic brands have written the history of Italian Quality Exports. Studying in Milan also means you have the opportunity to absorb its creative and productive energy, fundamental to the city's DNA since ancient times.
Studying in Milan
Design
Milan stands for Design. We interviewed a group of students, teachers and alumni in order to tell us what they think about Milan
Fashion
Milan is the city of the fashion industry. An experience in this city is essential if you want to work in the fashion system.
Visual Arts
Milan is the ideal city for those who love visual arts and creativity.
Communication
Milan is the perfect location for training in the field of communication.
We look forward to seeing you at future events!
We look forward to you online and in-presence.
Discover the schools of IED Milan
A school made of people
Danilo Venturi
Carlotta Cattaneo Carter
Umberto Sannino
Angela Rui
Giacomo Bertolazzi
Marta Dal Vecchio
Fulvio Ravagnani
Paola Lanticina
IED Talks
Where creativity meets conversation.
A series of live talks with professionals who are redefining design, culture, and innovation
Our spaces
Common areas
Via Sciesa
Common areas
Via Bezzecca
Common areas
Via Piranesi
Common areas
Via Pompeo Leoni
Reception and Interview Area
Via Sciesa
Consulting Room
Consulting Room
Consulting Room
Classroom
Classroom
Designed
by students of IED Milan
Our Labs
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MODELLING LABS - LIGHT MODELLING AREA
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MODELLING LABS - TRADITIONAL WORKING AREA
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MODELING LABS - 3D PRINTING AREA
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MODELING LABS - PAINTING AND FINISHING AREA
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MODELING LABS - PROTOTYPING AREA
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MODELING LABS - MECHATRONICS AREA
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DARKROOM
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PHOTO STUDIO
+4
KNITTING LABS
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JEWELLERY WORKSHOP
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FASHION PHOTO STUDIO
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TAILORING AND PATTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP
+4
ACCESSORIES LABS
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TEXTILE LAB
+3
WARDROBE
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FASHION LIBRARY
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FASHION COMPUTER LABORATORIES
+4
VIDEO SHOOTING LAB
VIDEO EDITING LAB
INTERACTIVE LAB
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SOUND DESIGN LABS
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STRATEGIC LABS
At the service of our students
Services, facilities, customised desks and dedicated teams
IED cares about the all-round well-being of its students, and with this in mind, in recent years it has activated didactic and extra-educational support services to help make the study experience integrated, participatory and mindful.
Access the services offered by the Milan office
IED Milan, through a network of affiliated residential accommodation, supports you in finding well-connected accommodation with the location of your course of study.
Discover the services available to you to get in touch and learn more about IED, find your way through your admission process and the important steps you will need to take to successfully start your IED journey.
Where to find us
Sapere - historical hub of via Sciesa 4
Intercettare - hub of via Pompeo Leoni 3
Pensare – Hub of via Piranesi 10
Saper fare – hub of via Bezzecca 5
How to reach us
Milan has a dense public transport network.
Three subway lines and several tram lines, trolley buses and buses allow you to easily reach any part of the city up to late evening. There are different types of subscriptions and discounts for students or frequent travelers.
The site of the ATM, the Milanese Transport Company, offers comprehensive information and allows to calculate the shortest route by entering the desired destination. On the company portal, you can download the updated schedule of transmission lines.
Recently in the territory of Milan has been activated an efficient service of Bike Sharing BikeMi, through which you can get around the city on two wheels with all the advantages of cycling in city traffic.
From Milan it is possible to reach any destination in the country by train.
The railway stations are numerous (Milano Centrale is the most important) and easily reachable by public transport. The area north of Lombardy is also served by the Ferrovie Nord railway line.
Visit the site of Trenitalia and the site of FERROVIENORD to know timetables and conditions of carriage.
Milan is connected to the rest of the world by two major airports: Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa. Not far from the city, but easily reachable from numerous shuttle shuttles, is also the airport of Orio al Serio.
The portals of these three airports are full of information about the accessibility and air traffic.
Stories
MILAN, HOME TO THE FIRST IED INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
Aria is the winning project in the international Reinventing Cities competition organised by the City of Milan and announced today at a press conference at the Triennale for the redevelopment of Ex Macello area. Istituto Europeo di Design participated in the winning proposal, led by the benefit company Redo Sgr, with the IED International Campus project.
News
Every year, appointment with
Milano Design Week
The most important event in the world of design. Every year, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (with a history of more than 60 years) and the Fuorisalone present and promote the avant-garde in furniture and design in the broadest sense, involving all areas of creativity.
Milano Fashion Week
Established in 1958, Milan Fashion Week is one of the four most influential events in the fashion industry, which animate the fashion capitals of the world: alongside Milan are New York, London and Paris.
Milano Digital Week
An open window on the digital transformation that is changing the way we experience the city and everyday life.
Wired Next Fest
Future, innovation and creativity in celebration: the big event organised by Wired Italia is an opportunity to experience innovation in the fields of economy, science, politics, entertainment and culture.
Miart
The International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair in Milan.
IF!
The International Festival of Creativity brings together individual professionals, companies, media agencies, media centres, production houses, publishers, associations and schools to explore scenarios and discuss examples of innovation and new trends.
Milan Games Week
The new edition of the official industry event features previews of the most eagerly awaited video games, meetings with developers, competitions, tournaments and events dedicated to videogame successes.
EICMA
World Motorcycle Exhibition, the largest international event dedicated to two wheels.
Milano Film Festival
Established in 1996 as a small independent film festival, it is now a true “talent scout” of world film production not tied to market logic.
MIX festival
Since 1986, the Milan-based festival of gay-lesbian cinema and queer culture, an international festival that generally coincides with Pride month in June.
Lecite/Visioni
The Festival that brings LGBTQ+ stories to the stage, promoted by the Teatro Filodrammatici.
Milano Photofestival
A homage to photography, with exhibitions, meetings, guided tours, workshops, editorial projects, opening and finissage events, and urban screenings.
Map your interest
Discover IED locations and all the places of creativity, fashion and culture in Milan
- Museo del Novecento
- Fondazione Prada
- Mudec
- Cimitero Monumentale
- Museo civico di storia naturale
- PAC
- Fabbrica del vapore
- Gallerie d'Italia
- BASE
- Teatro alla Scala
- Milano Osservatorio
- Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
- GAM
- Casa Museo Boschi Di Stefano
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Museo Nazionale della scienza e della tecnologia
- Pirelli HangarBicocca
- Colonne di San Lorenzo
- La Darsena
- Porta Nuova
- Navigli
- Quadrilatero d'oro
- Torre Velasca
- Parco Sempione
- Tortona district
- Idroscalo
- Duomo
- Piazza degli affari
- Adi
- Annares
- Armani silos
- Concept store: Maru
- Fondazione Luigi Rovati
- Galleria Raffaella Cortese
- Kaufmann Repetto
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
- Spazio BK
- Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni
- Triennale
- Armani/Silos
- Frab's Magazines | Milano Porta Venezia
- 10 Corso Como Store
- One Block Down
- Modes Milan
- Store SLAM JAM
- END. Milano
- Vintage Shop Cavalli e Nastri Brera
- Vintage Shop BIVIO Milano
- Vintage Shop 20134LAMBRATE
- Vintage Shop HUMANA VINTAGE
- Commerce
- Fondazione Prada
- Frab's Magazines | Milano Porta Venezia
- Leica Store & Galerie Milano
- Micamera
- Marsèll Paradise
- Osservatorio Fondazione Prada
- Reading Room
- Spazio Maiocchi
- Viasaterna