IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management
Top reasons to study at IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management
- We contribute to your happiness
- We contribute to connect with the most important Fashion Companies
- Internship Included
- Scholarship opportunities
- International Environment
- Masters and Courses in English Language
- Opportunity to learn the Italian Language
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Overview of the university
IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management, based in Milan, was founded with a mission: to empower the next generation of fashion professionals. It’s a place where education meets action, empowering changemakers to shape—not just adapt to—a constantly evolving world.
At IIFM, you’ll find a vibrant community of professors, researchers, students, alumni, and professionals working together with a shared spirit of innovation and purpose. The institute’s leadership is grounded in strategic vision, strong expertise, and boundless passion, creating an environment where future managers and entrepreneurs thrive.
As an institution for benefit within the fashion management field, IIFM champions entrepreneurial thinking, personal growth, and a drive for discovery. Its international and inclusive campus is designed to foster the soft skills essential for today’s global economy.
IIFM has introduced an original and inclusive educational model, offering Master programs, Undergraduate and Graduate Courses in several disciplines, from Fashion Management, in all the corporate applications, up to emerging disciplines such as Digital Fashion, Human Resource Management and Event Management. Collaborating with both Italian and international universities, IIFM ensures you to gain access to cutting-edge knowledge, global insights, and strong industry connections.
We are in constant dialogue with Italy’s top fashion and luxury brands, as well as with leading international universities, to continually spark innovation and development.
With a global outlook and a future-oriented approach, IIFM is nurturing a new generation of fashion managers equipped to lead and inspire.
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Programs and courses at IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management
12 courses at IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management, listed alphabetically:
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Student reviews
That's the difference: they taught me how to craft the stories that create brands, but also how to manage the invisible complexity behind them.
Carolina Grando
Communication Freelance
Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle
I was born in fashion. I became a Barrister, but never lost that flair. I attended IIFM for fashion management. I was a student, and today I am proud of my own label.
Sarah Malik
CEO and Entrepreneur
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Accommodation
Finding comfortable and well-connected accommodation is essential for making the most of your Master’s experience. We provide support to students in finding housing solutions that suit their needs, thanks to partnerships with student residences, shared apartments, and specialized agencies.
Our team is available to provide information and guidance: please contact us at info@iifm-milano.it
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Support for International Students
The Italian Institute of Fashion Management provides dedicated support for international students, particularly non-EU citizens, to help them to know, understand and complete the necessary procedures to stay in Italy and attend the Master's programs. Below is specific information for non-EU and EU citizens.
Non-EU Citizens
BEFORE ARRIVING IN ITALY: DOCUMENTS YOU NEED
1. Enrollment Certificate from IIFM - Italian Institute of Fashion Management
As part of the visa application process, you will be required to present the enrollment certificate issued by the Italian Institute of Fashion Management to the relevant Italian Embassy or Consulate. The certificate will be provided by IIFM within 5 working days following your enrollment, after the admission.
2. Student Visa
A student visa is required for non-EU citizens who wish to enroll in a Master's program at the Italian Institute of Fashion Management and stay in Italy for more than 90 days. The visa must be obtained from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the student's country of residence before departure. For information on the required documents and the nearest visa office, visit: http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en.
AFTER ARRIVING IN ITALY: DOCUMENTS TO REQUEST
1. RESIDENCE PERMIT (‘PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO’)
Non-EU students staying in Italy for more than 3 months must apply for a residence permit within 8 working days from their arrival. Applications can be submitted at any post office with the "Sportello Amico" counter. The application kit must include:
o Passport
o Enrollment certificate from the Italian Institute of Fashion Management
o Copy of health insurance receipt
o A €16.00 revenue stamp (available at tobacco shops ‘Tabaccaio’)
o €30.00 processing fee payable at the post office
After submission, students will receive an appointment at the Immigration Office for fingerprint collection. Students must bring 4 passport-sized photos and original copies of all submitted documents.
2. TAX CODE (‘CODICE FISCALE’)
The tax code (codice fiscal) is a unique identifier required for administrative procedures in Italy (for example, to open a bank account, to buy a mobile phone number, etc.).
Non EU citizens can obtain the tax identification number either at any Police headquarters “Questure”. Police headquarters assign the tax identification number to foreign nationals who require either the issuance or the renewal of a residence permit.
It can be obtained also from a local ‘Agenzia delle Entrate’ Office (Revenue Public Authority) by presenting a passport or residence permit.
Agenzia delle Entrate offices in Milan:
• Via dei Missaglia, 97 - Tel: 02.893075
• Via Abetone, 10 - Tel: 02.540011 / 02.54100729
• Via della Moscova, 2 - Tel: 02.636791
• Via Ugo Bassi, 4 - Tel: 02.697161
• Via Leonardo Bistolfi, 5 - Tel: 02.210491
• Piazzale Carlo Stuparich, 2 - Tel: 02.330251
Alternatively, you can get your codice fiscale at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country before you come.
EU, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Iceland Citizens.
Students from these countries staying in Italy for more than 90 days must register at the Municipality Registry Office in Milan. Required documents include:
• Passport or equivalent ID
• Tax code
• Rental contract or a declaration of hospitality from the property owner. After registration, the local police will verify the provided address.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
International students can open a bank account in Italy at any bank or post office with the following documents: tax code (codice fiscal), passport or equivalent ID, residence permit (not required for EU, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Iceland citizens).