Istituto Marangoni London

An Outstanding Employability Record

Founded in 1935 in Milan as the Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni brings over 90 years of excellence in higher education for fashion, design, and luxury. For nine decades, it has been a leading academic choice for creative talent, combining rigorous education with strong industry relevance.

A defining strength of Istituto Marangoni is its long-standing and close-knit relationships with leading global fashion and luxury brands. These partnerships directly enhance students’ academic experience and professional outcomes. According to recent research conducted by Doxa, the Group records an overall employability rate of 91%, underscoring the quality of its programmes and the high level of graduate preparedness. Notably, in 2024 the London campus achieved an exceptional employability rate of 96%, representing an 11% year-on-year increase and outperforming local competitors.

With four generations of students from five continents, Istituto Marangoni has launched the careers of more than 45,000 professionals across the global fashion and luxury industries. Its alumni network includes influential designers and industry leaders such as Domenico Dolce, Alessandro Sartori (Zegna), Gilda Ambrosio (The Attico), Julie de Libran, Nicola Brognano (Blumarine), Marco Capaldo (16Arlington), Rocco Iannone, Franco Moschino. Graduates also include Rahul Mishra—appointed Mentor for Fashion Design courses at Istituto Marangoni London in 2025—alongside Francesca Nicoletti and Felipe Fiallo, reflecting the institution’s enduring impact on creativity, innovation, and global leadership.

In the 2025/26 academic year, Istituto Marangoni London will further strengthen its industry engagement through collaborations with leading creative figures, including renowned fashion designer Neil Barrett, award-winning designer Jay Osgerby and Philippa Nixon, CEO of ERDEM.

Today, Istituto Marangoni welcomes approximately 5,000 students annually from 108 countries across its international network of schools in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai, Riyadh, Miami*, and Shenzhen*—all recognised global capitals of fashion, design, and luxury.

Further reinforcing its academic standing, Istituto Marangoni is ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in its disciplines according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.