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Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
One Year Intensive Programme
- Age of students — from 18 years old,
- Duration of study — one year.
Annual courses at the Istituto Marangoni Riyadh offer students to master the basics of one of the following areas:
- Fashion design,
- Business, marketing in the luxury fashion industry,
- Management, marketing in the perfume and cosmetics industry.
Study plans cover fundamental professional topics, providing students with not only high-quality and up-to-date theory but also the opportunity to gain practical skills through group and individual project work. Throughout the year, students will create and replenish their personal portfolio, including thematic works relevant to the course: fashion illustration, key aspects of merchandising, market analysis of perfumes, and others.
In addition to the main classes, students can attend one-on-one sessions with teachers to expand their creative boundaries and address shortcomings. There is an opportunity to participate in extracurricular seminars, workshops, and lectures by leading specialists who will share their experience and help students determine their career path.
Short Courses
- Age of students — from 18 years old,
- Educational period — four weeks.
Short-term courses at the institute will introduce students to the main topics and practical work in the following areas:
- Clothing design,
- Introduction to pattern making, draping, sewing,
- Digital marketing in the fashion industry,
- Introduction to the fashionable art direction,
- Introduction to fashion branding, entrepreneurship.
Classes will be held in January-February for four weeks, each of which will include 20 academic hours of work in classrooms and specialized studios. In the classes, students will learn how to work with materials and digital equipment, learn to analyze their own work and the consumer market, and understand the essence of professional activity in practice. Each course always includes an aspect of practice, during which students create projects and add them to their creative portfolio.
Professional Courses
- Age — from 18 years old,
- Duration of study — 16 weeks.
Professional courses are ideal for existing specialists, as they offer an expansion of practical skills and the study of more in-depth theory in their area of interest. The programs are held in the following areas:
- Advanced pattern making, draping,
- Digital design for fashion,
- Retail management, purchasing, visual merchandising.
Each course consists of 16 weeks of study, most of which is devoted to practical skills. Students work on individual projects using new technologies, supplementing their portfolios and reinforcing theoretical knowledge.
Advanced Training Diploma Programs
- Age of students— from 18 years old,
- Duration of study — three years.
Advanced educational programs are suitable for students who already have experience in one of the creative fields. Classes with qualified teachers, extensive practice and a mandatory six-month internship will provide students with excellent professional training and an honors bachelor's degree.
Among the available specializations:
- Fashion communication, image,
- Fashion management, digital communications and media,
- Fashion product,
- Clothing design, accessories,
- Management in the field of perfumery, cosmetics.
The basis of the curriculum for each program will be practice, during which students will create group and individual projects: work in photo studios, study modern technologies and software, draft and design products. All works will become the foundation for a portfolio that will serve as a starting point for career activities after completing their education.
Students of professional development programs can complete their studies either on the campus in Saudi Arabia or at one of the Istituto Marangoni study sites in Italy, France, China and other countries. After two years of study at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, they can apply for the final year of a bachelor's program in Paris or Milan and receive a full Bachelor of Arts degree.
Description of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
- Year of foundation: 2025,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type of education: mixed.
Istituto Marangoni Riyadh — the newest campus of the extensive Istituto Marangoni university network, becoming the first international creative education institution opened in Riyadh in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Fashion Commission. Istituto Marangoni Riyadh offers short and long-term degree courses and professional development, diploma programs in fashion, design, and beauty.
The educational institution opened its doors in August 2025, taking over more than 90 years of academic experience from Istituto Marangoni — the educational network has numerous academic locations in Italy, France, Great Britain, the UAE, China and other countries, where it has been teaching since 1935. Now, having settled in the capital of Saudi Arabia, the educational center covers a wider range of students and offers them high-quality education in sought-after creative specialties.
Hundreds of students from different countries study on the campus, creating a multicultural and friendly atmosphere. They are guided by qualified teachers, each of whom aims to reveal the talents of pupils and provide them with all the necessary tools for their realization.
Students achieve excellent results during the learning process and upon its completion — annual statistics demonstrate high-quality education and the importance of extensive opportunities to acquire practical skills. The Institute collaborates with local and foreign institutions to provide internship placements, various knowledge exchange events, and networking opportunities with leading industry specialists.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are not provided with university accommodation; they arrange for accommodation and meals themselves.
Activities Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
Most of their free time students devote to practical work in a team, often and with pleasure they explore the sights and cultural attractions of Saudi Arabia.
Advantages
- Teaching license from the Ministry of Culture, granting the right to issue diplomas and qualifications,
- Completion of studies either in Saudi Arabia or at any other Istituto Marangoni campus,
- Six-month internship with a partner organization is included in the diploma programs,
- Highly qualified teaching staff confirmed by experience in other educational locations of Istituto Marangoni,
- Multinational student community.
Facilities and equipment at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
The academic platform of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh is located in the King Abdullah Financial District, which is considered one of the most dynamic and diverse in Riyadh. Lecture halls and specialized studios have been created for effective education — all premises meet modern academic standards, including the necessary equipment for theoretical and practical classes.
Admission dates and extra charges
Studies at the Istituto Marangoni Riyadh take place throughout the year, excluding national and international holidays, and seasonal breaks. Classes are held on weekdays.
Some services are paid additionaly to tuition fee, such as:
- Registration and administrative fees,
- Accommodation, meals and related expenses,
- Personal educational materials,
- Personal expenses.
Enrolment process
Applicants will have to go through several admission stages, most of which are organized online without any problems. The admissions committee expects a completed application form and the required documents, followed by payment of registration fees and waiting for an official invitation to enroll.
Perspectives
Thanks to high quality education and the acquisition of practical skills during their studies, students achieve excellent results — many of them start their careers in cooperation with the institute's partner organizations while still studying. Students who have completed a three-year program are guaranteed an internship for six months; after completing the course, they have the opportunity to enroll in the London or Paris branch to continue their academic path at Marangoni (for a bachelor's degree).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To apply to one of the educational programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, applicants will need:
- Personal documents: international passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
- Academic certificates from previous educational institutions,
- The result of one of the international language exams confirming English proficiency at least B1 level.
Some courses may require additional academic documents, portfolios.
Scholarships Istituto Marangoni Riyadh, Institute Marangoni Riyadh
Istituto Marangoni Riyadh offers 50 scholarships to students from Saudi Arabia with secondary education studying in an advanced educational program: the award will cover up to 50% of tuition fees for three years and will be awarded to winners of a creative competition.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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