Raffles Milan - International design institute
Master in Visual Design and Communication
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* enrollment €2,500 + tuition €24,500 (EU) | enrollment €4,000 + tuition €23,000 (non-EU)
Key Summary
Learn by doing and thinking. The Master in Visual Design and Communication trains students to transform ideas into powerful visual narratives. Through a design-driven approach, participants master the skills to create strategic and impactful concepts that can shape complex communication systems.
The program encourages experimentation across a wide range of creative disciplines, blending cultural and commercial contexts, and bridging the gap between analog and digital media. Alongside projects led by internationally acclaimed professionals, students take part in methodology workshops where they deepen their expertise in research, art direction, and branding.
Course Leader: Luca Ricci
Luca Ricci, Creative Director at wanderlust.vision, is an award-winning designer recognized by Adobe for his outstanding work in graphic design. His innovative approach and contemporary vision make him one of the emerging creative figures in the international design scene.
Professional Opportunities
Upon completing the program, graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in design studios, advertising agencies, corporations, web and digital agencies, publishing houses, and cultural organizations.
Possible roles include Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Art Director, and Web Designer, allowing graduates to move fluidly across different sectors of the visual communication industry.
Diploma:
At the end of the course, Raffles Milano issues a Raffles Diploma to students who have successfully completed the programme.
As the Master’s programme is accredited by Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome, students holding a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / DAPL — or an equivalent qualification — may also be eligible to obtain an official Level I University Master’s Diploma, accredited by Guglielmo Marconi University of Rome, subject to the fulfilment of the relevant academic requirements and payment of the required supplementary charges.
This master’s program is designed for designers holding a first-level degree or for professionals with experience in graphic design, communication, visual arts, product design, or publishing.
It’s also ideal for those who view communication as a dynamic career path and a means of personal and creative growth.
The program appeals to individuals who value detail, believe in the emotional and artistic power of design, and understand that effective communication emerges from a balance of creativity, emotion, and strategic thinking.
Graduates in Visual Design and Communication can build careers in multiple fields where design meets public interaction — from editorial and media companies to start-ups and communication agencies.
They can work as freelancers or within global networks of branding, advertising, digital, and service design.
From mobile app interfaces to TV title sequences, from packaging design to editorial layouts, and from events to everyday products, the world becomes a vast playground of opportunities for design innovation.
Collaboration and creative thinking are at the heart of this program. Students work together to refine their skills in composition, drawing, typography, photography, and data visualization, building a strong technical and artistic foundation for turning ideas into reality.
They also explore multiple research approaches to gain a deep understanding of design challenges and the social, cultural, and technological contexts that shape them.
The curriculum spans a wide spectrum of communication and visual design — from cultural and editorial projects to commercial and digital applications — preparing students to create compelling and relevant visual outcomes.
Topics Covered
• Research and design methodology• Art Direction• Branding and visual identity• Editorial and Publishing Design• Typography and Iconography• Data Visualization• Wayfinding and Signage Systems• Digital and User Interface Design• Concept Development• Integrated Communication Design
Application Period Closed: Limited reassigned scholarships now available. Contact your advisor for details.
Apply for the 2026 “Show Your Talent” International Scholarships
Three-year and Master courses in Design
Raffles Milano opens the 2026 edition of the “Show Your Talent” international scholarships, created to support talented students pursuing three-year and master courses in Fashion Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Interior Design, and other creative disciplines.
As every year, the campaign will be supported by partner brands from the fashion, design, and creative industries.
Scholarships Available by Program:
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Specialization in Fashion Communication & Marketing
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Specialization in Jewellery and Accessory Design – By Senco
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Three-year course in Interior Design – By Cupra
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design – Follow Your Passion
- 3 scholarships: Specialization in Communication Design – Ginnico
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Design and Sustainability – Deborah Milano
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Photography – OVS
- 4 scholarships: Master in Branding for Luxury and Design – Landor
- 4 scholarships: Master in Product and Interior Design – Meta
- 4 scholarships: Master in Visual Design and Communication – Lime
A Scholarship for the Designers of Tomorrow
The “Show Your Talent” initiative rewards candidates who demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and a strong passion for design. Winning candidates will receive scholarships covering 50% or 30% of tuition fees and join the Raffles Milano community as future creative leaders.
Discover last year’s edition here: