Design Management

In order to access the RUFA first-level Academic Masters programmes, a three-year academic diploma (new system), four-year academic diploma (old system), university degree, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable by the Academy in compliance with international agreements, is required.
The Master in Design Management prefers knowledge and training in the area of design or in the humanities and economics area.

Enrolment in Master’s programs is on the basis of an admission assessment, which aims to understand the candidate’s potential and verify their commitment to undertake the chosen Master’s program. Candidates must submit their Curriculum Vitae, a 500-word personal statement and the certificate of English language proficiency (min. B2). Candidates can also submit their portfolio, the abstract of their thesis, or any relevant documents to show their skills and experience. The admission assessment consists of an interview with our academic staff discussing the applicant’s portfolio, experience, projects, and any works and documents that may be relevant for admission purposes. The interview may also be held online.

KEY DATES
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and will be reviewed based on the application date. To join January 2024 intake, applications must be completed by 31 October 2023. The admission assessment includes an interview which will be scheduled within 20 days from the date of application.
The Admission committee will continue to review applications as long as space is available in the program.

PAYMENT METHOD

ITALIAN STUDENTS
€ 800.00 Annual enrolment fee to be paid upon enrolment each year by bank transfer addressed to Rome University of Fine Arts S.r.l. IBAN: IT29D0306905048100000012207, BIC CODE (Swift): BCITITMM, entering your name and surname as the reason for payment, by cheque, or directly to the admin office in cash. The remaining part of the tuition fee can be paid, via bank transfer, in:

• one-off payment by 31 January 2024, with a 5% reduction;
• 3 installments (31 January, 29 February, 31 March);
• 4 installments (31 January, 29 February, 30 April, 30 June);
• 6 installments (31 January, 29 February, 31 March, 30 April, 31 May, 30 June);
• 12 installments using 0% interest financing. (Terms & Conditions).

EU AND EXTRA EU STUDENTS
€ 800.00 Enrolment fee to be paid upon enrolment by bank transfer addressed to Rome University of Fine Arts S.r.l. IBAN: IT29D0306905048100000012207, BIC CODE (Swift): BCITITMM, entering your name and surname as the reason for payment, or by credit card on rufa.flywire.com.
The remaining part of the tuition fee must be paid by 12 December 2023, by bank transfer.

EARLY BIRD

If an international student chooses to complete the payment of the tuition fee by 31 August 2023, they will be entitled to a reduction of 15%; if they choose to pay by 31 October 2023, they will be entitled to a reduction of 10%.
Early Bird reductions cannot be combined with scholarships and/or with other economic support.

RUFA strongly believes it is vital to provide visible pathways of access across our programs to those in financial hardship and those from a diverse range of backgrounds:

• “zero interest financing” 12-month payment (Terms & Conditions);
• “per merito” student loan does not require any guarantee for students in good standing with the chosen study course
• exemption of € 2,000.00 students with > 66% disability;
• 5% reduction by paying in one installament by 31 January 2024 (only for italian citizenship students);
• 10% reduction for enrolled brothers and sisters;
• 15% reduction for RUFA graduates.