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IED Cagliari European Institute of Design

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Programs and prices, tuition fees in IED Cagliari European Institute of Design

Program name
date
Age
Dates
All year round
18+
from 8950 € / semester
from 8950 € / semester
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Bachelor's programs, according to the Bologna system adopted in Europe, are the first and main stage of higher education - after graduating, a graduate can start a fruitful work activity. IED Cagliari offers the following specialties:

  • Product design
  • Interior design
  • Interactive Design

The studying is conducted in Italian and lasts 3 academic years.

The following components are paid additionally:

  • Registration fee
  • Air tickets in both directions
  • Transfer in both directions
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Personal pocket expenses
  • Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
  • Consular fee
  • Medical insurance.
Dates
All year round
21+
from 18900.00 € / year
from 18900.00 € / year
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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The master's degree is the second step in the European educational system (higher education) and helps to delve into the narrower profile subjects of the specialty on which the bachelor's degree was obtained. Typically, the Master's degree program takes no more than 1 academic year - in Cagliari IED students are offered the following program:

  • Design services in the field of tourism

The studying is conducted in Italian.

The following components are paid additionally:

  • Registration fee
  • Air tickets in both directions
  • Transfer in both directions
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Personal pocket expenses
  • Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
  • Consular fee
  • Medical insurance.

Description of IED Cagliari European Institute of Design

The European Institute of Design (IED) is the world's largest private educational network of specialized institutions that provide studying in 4 main areas (4 faculties are allocated in each institute):

  • Design
  • Fashion
  • Visual arts
  • Communication.
  • Location: Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy,
  • Students at IED Cagliari: more than 200.

IED describes its Cagliari campus as the only school of design and creativity in Sardinia.

The institute works with more than 15 companies and public-sector organizations.

Educational process

Learning centers on practice, with theory classes and laboratory work combined every day. More than 80 working professionals teach at the institute. Class sizes are chosen to support personal interaction between students, instructors, and the school. Classes also take place outdoors for much of the year.

Spatial and product design emphasize innovation and sustainability. Fashion projects address ethics and ways to reduce environmental impact. Students learn to use modern software for game and multimedia projects.

Faculties and colleges

IED Cagliari offers the following types of study:

  • 5 programs leading to a first-level academic diploma,
  • 7 continuing education courses,
  • Funded training programs.

Scientific achievements

IED Cagliari has completed more than 50 projects.

Things to know about

  • According to IED, its Cagliari campus is Sardinia's first and only private university,
  • Villa Satta dates from the early twentieth century and features Liberty-style architecture.

Accommodation, meals, prices

IED Cagliari lists accommodation among its student services.

The campus has a cafeteria and a bar. The institute also has agreements with venues and restaurants.

Subjects, specialties

Facilities and equipment at IED Cagliari European Institute of Design

IED Cagliari is based at Villa Satta, with a botanical garden in the city center. The garden is open all day and is used for study, research, and meetings.

Facilities for classes and independent study include:

  • A library,
  • Equipped laboratories,
  • Audio and video recording studios,
  • Spaces for study and collaborative work.

Admission dates and extra charges

The following components are paid additionally:

  • Registration fee
  • Roundtrip flights
  • Transfer to and from the airport both sides
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Personal pocket expenses
  • Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
  • Consular fees
  • Medical insurance.

Enrolment process

Admission to programs leading to a first-level academic diploma involves a selection process.

Perspectives

According to IED Cagliari, more than 90% of its graduates find employment after earning their diploma.

Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol

The requirements for applicants differ depending on the chosen program.

1) Basic programs (1 year):

  • TOEFL certificate (450 points) / IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent
  • Secondary education certificate.

2) Undergraduate:

  • TOEFL certificate (500 points) / IELTS 5.5 + 6.0 + Certificate of sufficient knowledge of Language, which will be trained (Italian, from advanced)
  • Secondary education certificate
  • Motivation letter
  • It is advisable to provide a personal portfolio.

3) Master:

  • TOEFL (from 500 points, iBT version from 68) / IELTS 5.5 and above or its analogue
  • Personal portfolio (at least 10-15 works on design with detailed description and date (999.28)
  • Personal resume
  • It is desirable to have work experience of 2 years in the chosen specialty (in some cases it can replace a bachelor's degree)
  • Motivation letter.

4) Summer programs in Italy:

  • Advanced level of English.

A package of documents from the entrants For the next year is accepted in the period from December 1 to August 31 (minimum 3 months before the expected start of classes). The package should include:

  • Completed application form strictly in the form of the school
  • Passport and its copy, 4 passport-size photographs
  • Medical certificate
  • A receipt for the prepayment of the training course
  • Certificate of secondary education
  • Certificate of sufficient level of the English language + the language in which the training will be conducted
  • [ 999.59] Portfolio.

Additionally, applicants pass a telephone interview with a representative of the Institute, so that he can be convinced of the level of the language.

Please note that all basic documents (certificates, certificates, medical certificate) must be translated into Italian and notarized. In the diploma and the certificate should be a list of studied disciplines, the number of hours each.

A registration fee is compulsory.

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

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- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program,
- for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively

- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.
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