Raffles Milan - International design institute
Three year course in Interior Design
Milan, Italy
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU: enrollment €2,500 + tuition €19,500 | non-EU: enrollment €4,000 + tuition €18,000
Key Summary
About: The Three-Year Bachelor in Product Design at Raffles Milano blends creativity, technology and human vision into spatial and product solutions. It awards a three-year First-Level Academic Diploma (Ministerial Decree No. 1216, 31.08.2023), recognized by Italy's AFAM system and EABHES, plus a Raffles Certificate Diploma in Interior Design. Course leader Luigi Ciuffreda brings architecture, museography and design practice to studio teaching.
Career Outcomes: Graduates will understand usability, emotional appeal, material selection and environmental responsibility and can work in interior design, product design, exhibition design, scenography, showrooms, design consultancy and studios. Employers include design firms, creative agencies, manufacturers and cultural institutions.
Design represents the fusion of creativity, technology, and human vision. It transforms ideas into tangible solutions and trains people to create value for the world around them. Throughout history, design has served as one of the most powerful drivers of social, cultural, and aesthetic progress, shaping the way we live, think, and communicate.
The Three-Year Bachelor in Product Design Specialization in Interior Design at Raffles Milan provides students with a solid foundation in design methodology, combining conceptual development with practical application. Students learn to balance imagination and functionality — developing innovative projects that respond to real-world needs while shaping the future of design.
Title Awarded
The qualification awarded is a First-Level Academic Diploma (Ministerial Decree No. 1216 dated Upon completion of the three-year Interior Design programme, students receive a Raffles Certificate confirming completion of the programme and documenting the credits and learning outcomes achieved. This certificate is not an academic qualification recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Under the agreements within the Raffles Education network, students may also obtain a Raffles e-Certificate in Interior Design issued by Raffles University, in accordance with the network’s internal procedures and subject to an additional admin fee. Students interested in an AFAM-accredited First Level Academic Programme may contact the relevant Academic Advisor for further information and guidance in selecting the accredited programme best suited to their area of interest.
Course Leader: Luigi Ciuffreda
Designer and interior architect, he studied Architecture and design at the Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 2006 specialising in Museography and Set up for cultural heritage. He was a professor at the Academy of Communications of Milan. He founded the studio Guardini Ciuffreda that deals with design at different levels: Product and Fashion Design, Exhibitions and Interior Design. Among his recent works: the signage of the new NAS stadium in Dubai, the set up of the annual exhibitions at the Palazzo Marino in Milan, the collaborations with Buratti studio of Architects on projects for B&B Italia, Fontana Arte, Living Divani, Poliform, Poltrona Frau, Porro, Tecno, Lamborghini, Ducati, Husqvarna.
Professional Opportunities
Interior designers are capable to address the design of different and complex spaces and to translate clients demands into concrete solutions. They are fundamental figures for architecture and design firms, event agencies and television studios, construction sites and furniture companies. Thanks to their education, they can also address the career of critic and scholar of interior design as well as consultant and artistic director for fashion and design companies.
The program follows a progressive three-year structure, guiding students from foundational skills to advanced project development and professional application.
- First Year:
Students learn the fundamentals of design thinking — exploring human perception, material properties, visual communication, and the history and theory of design. - Second Year:
The focus shifts toward applied learning through design laboratories, interdisciplinary workshops, and company site visits, providing exposure to real-world challenges and professional collaboration. - Third Year:
Students explore emerging trends and design futures, analyzing how innovation reshapes products, services, and cities.
The final semester culminates in a thesis project developed in partnership with industry professionals, integrating all creative and technical skills acquired throughout the course.
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:
Design plays a crucial role in shaping the identity, quality, and sustainability of every product or service. Graduates of this course will understand how design impacts usability, emotional appeal, material selection, and environmental responsibility.
At the end of the program, students will be able to pursue professional roles in industrial, service, and creative sectors — anywhere innovation meets functionality.
Career opportunities span across product development, user experience, service design, industrial design, and creative direction, preparing graduates to work with companies that prioritize quality and innovation.
This program is designed for candidates who hold a secondary school diploma and aspire to transform their creativity into practical design skills.
Ideal students are curious, driven, and eager to explore the intersection of aesthetics, technology, and problem-solving.
Throughout the program, participants acquire research tools, methodologies, and creative processes essential to navigating the complexity of modern design.
Because design is inherently interdisciplinary, students also learn to collaborate with professionals from diverse fields — managing every step of the design process, from concept development to product commercialization.
Reasons to study at Raffles Milano include:
- Study as part of the largest independent design education network in the world, with the European hub based in Milan
- Take part in the 72-Hour Non-Stop Workshop, where for three full days students from every programme collaborate on real projects assigned by major brands.
- Be at the centre of Milan Design Week and Fashion Week through student-led projects, internships, exhibitions and brand collaborations
- Learn from acclaimed industry professionals working across fashion, design, branding and communication
- Join a school with a 96% graduate employment rate within one year of finishing your studies
- Access a dedicated personal-branding pathway, including coaching, company interactions, Portfolio Night and Career Service support
- Study a curriculum where sustainability is integrated across every course
- Be part of a genuinely international, cross-cultural student community
- Experience Milan's creative energy as a working part of your education, not just a backdrop