BA

Graphic Design and Art Direction (Rome Campus)

Learn more about studying Graphic Design and Art Direction (Rome Campus) as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,600EUR
  • Start date
    Feb, Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) says about their program:

This BA guides students into the varied world of communication, a dynamic and ever-expanding sector, as are its possible professional applications. With its three main specialisations - Brand Design, Creative Direction and Visual Design – the BA offers an interdisciplinary programme tackling several fields, from graphic design, advertising, publishing, motion graphic and 3D modelling, web design and UX/UI, to generative applications of artificial intelligence. The students also participate in real briefs’ design in collaboration with both national and international partners, through the experimental activity of the creative workshop.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • You must have attended school for at least 12 years before earning your secondary school diploma.
  • Secondary or high school education equivalent to the Italian secondary school diploma.

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree

English Proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL IBT

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    36

  • Cambridge Tests

    159

Graduate:

  • TOEFL IBT

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    36

  • Cambridge Tests

    159

English Proficiency Waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • Completion of a high school diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate degree taught in English.

Documents Required

  • Official academic transcripts
  • Official translations
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Passport identification page
  • Portfolio
  • Reference letters
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Fees and funding

Fee Information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    €21,600 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    €21,000 - €23,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Milan-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,475
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,040
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€220
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€26
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€9
Monthly public transport pass€39
Monthly grocery basket€370
Coffee shop drink€2
Cinema or cultural event ticket€10
Gym membership€76

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wise.com (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)

Many international students will require a visa to study in Italy and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Italy student visa requirements