At Accademia Costume & Moda (ACM), students experience a distinctive education that merges Italy’s cultural heritage with cutting-edge industry innovation, a combination that places ACM among Europe’s top fashion and costume design schools. All its academic programs, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, are officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), ensuring both academic excellence and global recognition.

One of ACM’s most defining strengths lies in its close collaboration with the fashion industry. Through live “Industry Projects” and partnerships with leading fashion houses, students gain hands-on experience in design, styling, production, and communication. These collaborations allow learners to work on real-world briefs and develop professional portfolios even before graduation (source).

ACM’s dual-campus model with locations in Rome and Milan, offers an exceptional advantage to its students. The Rome campus, situated near Castel Sant’Angelo and expanded into the modern Esquilino district, reflects the city’s deep roots in cinema, theatre, and costume heritage, nurturing creative craftsmanship and storytelling skills. In contrast, the Milan campus, located in the vibrant Porta Romana district, places students at the core of the global fashion and luxury business, surrounded by design studios, trend agencies, and major fashion events.

ACM also stands out for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, integrating new materials research, textile technology, and eco-conscious design into its curriculum. Its Haute Couture runway showcases, capsule collections, and collaborations with textile innovators offer a professional platform for emerging designers to present their work to industry leaders.

In short, Accademia Costume & Moda goes beyond traditional fashion education, it’s a creative ecosystem where academic credibility, professional exposure, and Italian artistry come together to shape the next generation of globally oriented designers, managers, and creative professionals.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Programmes – 3 years / 180 ECTS

1. BA in Costume & Fashion (Design) — Rome campus.
2. BA in Fashion Editor: Styling & Communication — Rome and Milan campuses.
3. BA in Fashion Management: Fashion Product System — Milan campus.
4. BA in Cinema & Filmmaking: Media Design & Multimedia Arts — Rome campus. Other related undergrad specialisations: Accessories, Tailoring/Pattern-Cutting & Prototyping for Fashion & Performing Arts.

Postgraduate (Master) Programmes – 1 year / 60 ECTS

1. Academic Master in Alta Moda, Fashion Design.
2. Master in Accessories Design.
3. Master in Creative Knitwear Design.
4. Master in Fabrics Innovation Design.
5. Master in The Art & Craft of the Costume Designer.
6. Master in Fashion Jewellery Design.
7. Master in Fashion Communication & Art Direction (Milan campus).
8. Master in Fashion Sustainability & Industry Evolution (Milan campus).

Master of Arts (MA) Programmes – 2 years / 120 ECTS

1. MA in Costume Design & Alta Moda – Couture Design.
2. MA in Accessories & Jewellery Design.
3. so on.

Other Programmes & Short Courses

1. Foundation / preparatory course (1 year) for undergraduates.
2. Vocational/specialisation courses (short-term) in areas such as Visual Merchandising, Prototyping for Bags & Shoes, 3D Draping, Jewellery & Bijou Design etc.
3. The executive “AZ Academy: Business for Designers” programme (12-month) run in Milan in partnership with Richemont and Creative Academy, designed to help independent designers build their brands.

Official website: https://www.accademiacostumeemoda.it/en/

Campus tour: https://youtu.be/Rc1uOk0WZpw?si=FD9YXvwBhFiD3vKk