Ranking Overview

Raffles Milano - Istituto Moda e Design should be evaluated as a specialist design institute, not as a broad research university. It does not usually appear in the major global university league tables in the same way as large public universities. For applicants, the more useful comparison points are course quality, portfolio outcomes, faculty profile, industry projects, Milan location, career support and qualification recognition.

Current Recognition Snapshot

Recognition area	Latest available information
Specialist focus	Fashion, visual design, product design, interior design, communication design and creative-sector master's programmes
Network	Part of Raffles Education, an international education network with colleges and universities across Asia-Pacific and Europe
Industry links	Career Service lists collaborations and contacts with fashion, design, communication and creative-sector brands
Career service outcome	Raffles Milano reports that around 97% of students who used Career Service found employment within ten months of graduation
Scholarship recognition	2026 Show Your Talent scholarships were offered across three-year and master's design programmes with creative-industry sponsors

How To Read Its Ranking Position

Because Raffles Milano is a private specialist institute, students should avoid relying on a single generic ranking number. A better ranking-style assessment is:

• Is the chosen course aligned with the student's creative direction?
• Does the programme produce a portfolio that matches target employers?
• Are faculty and project briefs connected to industry practice?
• Does Milan's design ecosystem support internships, events and networking?
• Is the qualification suitable for the student's visa, career and further-study goals?
• Are tuition and living costs realistic compared with similar design schools?

Ranking Advice For 2026 Applicants

For the November 2026 intake, Raffles Milano can be competitive for students who value a Milan-based design school with industry exposure. Students who need a heavily ranked research university should compare other options as well. Students who want fashion, visual design, product design, interiors or luxury-oriented creative work should compare Raffles Milano by portfolio outcomes, teaching language, mentor access, class size and career-service support.