Milano Fashion Institute Scholarship_2026
Deadline: 15.12.2025.
Scholarship administrator: | Milano Fashion Institute |
Level: | postgraduate |
Field of study: | Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts |
Milano Fashion Institute Scholarship – Academic Year 2026/2027
Milano Fashion Institute is a prestigious educational institution that collaborates with the Italian Fashion Council, the key organizer of Milan Fashion Week, to offer specialized Master’s programs in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital. Located in Milan, the institute provides an international, multicultural learning environment, attracting students from over 30 countries. With a focus on providing industry-relevant education, Milano Fashion Institute offers cutting-edge programs in areas such as fashion branding, luxury brand management, fashion law, sustainability, and more. The institution is renowned for its strong connections with leading fashion companies, offering students career support, internships, and networking opportunities to kickstart their careers in the global fashion industry.
ADMISSIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the Masters is open for EU students from March 1st, 2025 to December 15th, 2025; for non-EU students, from March 1st 2025 to October 15th, 2025.
The process requires a period of 2 to 4 weeks. We therefore invite the candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Starting date of lectures Masters: 12 January 2026.
Selection documents to be sent
1. Application Form. The form is available online at: https://www.milanofashioninstitute.com/en/apply-now/register/
It must be completed accurately (in English or in Italian) in all its parts.
2. Copy of Degree certificate. The Master is aimed at both BA and MSc/equivalent graduates. The documentation must clearly include the University attended. If the degree was obtained between the date of conclusion of the selection process and the beginning of the Master, selfcertification is required with a commitment to send the degree certificate by the starting date of the course.
2. Copy of your Passport 3. or your ID card
4. CV
5. Motivation letter. The letter must include the reasons that led the candidate to apply in the Master and the interest in the industry.
6. Photo (passport type)
7. Copy of the Official Transcript (official certificate issued by the University) of the exams in original language.
8. Copy of the English language certificate (TOEFL min 80; IELTS min 6 overall; PTE Academic min 51; CAE; CPE; BEC Higher), if needed.
Sending your Application Form
The Application Form (with all the documents attached) must be submitted no later than December 15th, 2025 (for EU students), and October 15th, 2025, for non-EU students, by the online form.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Milano Fashion Institute is proud to offer scholarships to students who distinguished themselves for merit and it is also actively involved in seeking scholarships thanks to agreements with private companies.
Information regarding scholarships for the 2026 Masters are available here or on the website www.milanofashioninstitute.it in the Scholarships section.
Scholarship Types:
- Full Scholarship: Covers full Master's tuition.
- Partial Scholarship: Covers 50% of tuition.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Merit: A GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent for Italian students).
- Economic:
- For Italian citizens: ISEE no higher than €35,000.
- For non-Italian citizens: University Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator no higher than €24,335.11.
Application Deadlines:
- EU Students: December 15th, 2025
- Non-EU Students: October 15th, 2025
Required Documents:
- Motivational letter, CV, university transcript, certification of the graduation (if graduated) and portfolio (if applicable).
- For Italian students: ISEE certification.
- For non-Italian students: Financial documentation (family income/assets).
Selection Criteria (up to 30 points):
- Motivational letter (2 points), English proficiency (2 points), graduation grades (4 points), CV (4 points), economic conditions (10 points), and disadvantaged categories (8 points).
Scholarship Allocation:
- No scholarship: 0–10 points.
- 50% scholarship: 11–20 points.
- Full scholarship: 21–30 points.
Post-Selection:
- Winners must accept the scholarship and enroll within 7 working days.
- Partial scholarship recipients must pay €4,500 for the first installment.
Forfeiture of Scholarship:
- Withdrawal from the program or failure to submit required documentation will lead to forfeiture.
For more information visit the official MFI website:
https://www.milanofashioninstitute.com/en/
https://www.milanofashioninstitute.com/en/scholarships/