NABA

  • Italy
  • Milan
  • Rome
English
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At a glance

1980

Starting year

6000

Participants

Last edition's data

110

Nationalities

Last edition's data

2.1k€

Program tuition

This is what the university will ask you for in tuition. We don't add any markup or agency fees

Available courses

English-taught

From Fashion Design to Film Documentary, we’ve got you covered!

NABA offers 36 summer school courses in Milan and/or Rome.

About

From June to August, NABA offers two-week intensive courses in the fields of Design, Fashion, Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, Communication, Italian Culture in Milan and Rome.

You will be immersed in Italy’s thriving creative community through visits to museums, companies, production facilities, and design studios. Guided by skilled Italian and international professionals, you will explore trends in fashion and design and learn how to research and present a creative idea.

Upon successful completion of each 2-week summer course in Milan, in Rome (45 hours) as well as for the Two Cities, Double Experience programmes (50 hours), NABA will issue 3 ECTS credits that can be transferred at the option of each student’s home university.

Rankings and accreditations

1st

The largest private art & design academy in Italy

#51-100

Among the best 51-100 Art and Design universities worldwide by QS

900+

Brands for internship/industry ties

Academic calendar

Summer School

1-15-29 July

11-25 July, 8 August
Credit load: 3 ECTS

⚠️ Application deadline:

June 2

Prerequisites

English 🇬🇧

No specific requirement, just a fluent understanding and speaking

◼ > 18 years old.
◼ Fluency in English.
◼ Meet the specific eligibility criteria of the chosen course.

Expense breakdown

Program tuition

This is what the university will ask you for in tuition. We don't add any markup or agency fees

2,100 - 4,500 EUR

Living expenses

An estimation of what your living expenses could be. You can go cheaper or more expensive, depending on your lifestyle

1,200 EUR

Estimated program cost

3,200 - 5,700 EUR

Financial support available

Early bird discount (20%) for students applying within a specific deadline (indicatively early February).

Lifestyle

Life in

Milan/Rome

Accommodation

Collaboration with Milan Housing

Please contact the NABA Housing Office for support in finding an accommodation:
◼ via phone at +39 02 36517940
◼ via e-mail at [email protected]

Social and extracurricular activities

Dive into the Italian lifestyle while studying at NABA in Milan or Rome. Sip aperitivo in hidden Milanese courtyards, stroll through design districts, or lose yourself in Rome’s timeless streets and majestic ruins. Whether it’s chatting with locals over a morning espresso or discovering art tucked into ancient alleyways, every day is a postcard-worthy adventure. Live, learn, and love la dolce vita.

Climate

Summer School

Not specified

🌡️ 22°C to 35°C

Very hot summer conditions. Milan tends to be humid, while Rome is hotter but drier. Expect strong sun, high daytime heat, and warm evenings.

Campus location

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