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Monthly Creative Talks at IM Riyadh

The fashion customer journey: from inspiration to interaction with creative strategist and business professional Bakry Alkaff.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Start your academic journey in Riyadh

A unique chance to get a partial Scholarship for Istituto Marangoni Riyadh.

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NEWS AND EVENTS

Discover all the events and be updated with the latest news from the Riyadh school

I'M MENTORS

Discover the Mentors!

The Mentorship Programmes enables students to work closely with industry professionals on practical, real-world projects. Each Mentor is assigned to a specific course, collaborating with students on projects commissioned by major companies within the industry, facilitating the transition from academic study to the professional world.

HIGHER TRAINING INSTITUTE

A strategic bridge between creative Companies in Saudi Arabia and Italy

The Higher Training Institute in Riyadh offers a wide range of Advanced Training Diploma Programmes (3Years), One Year Intensive and Professional Courses.

NEW OPENING

In Partnership with Saudi Fashion Commission

Situated in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the Higher Training Institute will offer

training Diploma Programmes and professional Courses in fashion, luxury and beauty management.

RIYADH

Prepare yourself to immerse in the creative world
of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh

This new training hub will inspire and train students and professionals aiming
to succeed in both local and international industry of Fashion and Luxury.

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Riyadh

Blending Saudi Heritage, Inclusive Education and Technical Skills to foster Creativity and Empower Future Fashion Industry Leaders

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Fashion Commission

Combining a rich cultural and historic heritage with an ongoing technological development and a rapid urban transformation, Riyadh is becoming the new hotspot for fashion and innovation, confirming Saudi Arabia growing influence on the global fashion industry.

In line with the Group's global vision of its presence in the world's most renowned luxury capitals, Istituto Marangoni is the first international Higher Education Group in the creative fields to open in Riyadh, in a project partnered with the Ministry of Culture, Fashion Commission. This opening confirms its mission to nurture and support local talents and young professionals, providing them with an innovative learning experience and a transformative education approach that bridges local culture and global opportunities.

Situated in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), one of Riyadh’s most dynamic areas offering visitors and residents a high standard of living, the Higher Training Institute will offer training diploma programmes and professional courses in fashion, business, and luxury management.

A TRAINING OFFER FOR TALENTS EAGER TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SAUDI FASHION INDUSTRY

Istituto Marangoni Riyadh will serve as a school of excellence for the development of new creative talents and managers in the fields of fashion, design, and beauty, aiming to create a strategic bridge between creative companies in Saudi Arabia and Italy. Istituto Marangoni in Riyadh offers a wide range of Advanced Training Diploma Programmes, developed with various learning and teaching methods including seminars, tutorials, workshops, classroom lessons, 1-to-1 tutoring, group projects, internships and individual project work. A particular attention will be also paid to both aspiring and established professionals, providing them with specialized courses aimed at enhancing their working skills and personal development, with a view to strengthening local businesses while promoting the presence of the Made in Italy sector within the Saudi market, which is projected to be one of the most flourishing in the next 5 years.

Istituto Marangoni Riyadh Higher Training Institute holds a training license from Ministry of Culture and is allowed to deliver both Advanced Training Diploma (equivalent to Level 5) and Qualifying awards, under the accreditation of the Technical Vocational Training Cooperation (TVTC).

INTERNATIONALITY AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

With students from more than 107 countries all over the world, and with a specialized faculty and professionals sharing their expertise among the 10 schools of the Group, internationality has always been in the institute’s DNA.

Students can have the opportunity to either complete their study path in Saudi Arabia or take advantage from Study Abroad mobility towards Istituto Marangoni campuses. Students who complete the 3-year program at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh will receive an Advanced Training Diploma, certified by TVTC and recognized in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The program includes a 6-month internship (Cooperative Training).
After 2 years, students can progress to the final year at London or Paris and get a Bachelor's Degree in the chosen field of study.

ACADEMIC COURSES

Advanced Training Diploma Riyadh

Professional Courses Riyadh

One Year Qualifying Courses Riyadh

Short courses Riyadh

Latest Updates

Shaping the Future of Branding: The Mentorship with Sara Sozzani Maino

Students are taking part in the mentorship program “How to Create Your Brand Identity: The Power of Storytelling.”
Running from January to May, the program features a series of sessions, talks, and lectures led by Sara Sozzani Maino, designed to provide students with essential insights and intensive, hands-on skills.

The Mentorship Journey

Throughout the mentorship, students explore how research, identity building, and narrative design work together to shape a brand. Each participant develops the foundations of their own brand identity, from core values to tone of voice, from visual codes to potential collaborations.

Tools & Creative Process

The journey includes crafting storytelling, design, and image mood boards, key tools for translating ideas into a coherent and contemporary visual language.

By the end of the program, every student will produce a brand identity manifesto, a visual narrative, and a creative ecosystem that reflect who they are, and the vision they aim to bring into the world.

About her career:

Sara Sozzani Maino is the Creative Director of the Fondazione Sozzani.

In 2009, she founded Vogue Talents with Franca Sozzani. Vogue Talents was a project and an international network supporting independent creative talents. From 2005 until 2021, in collaboration with Altaroma, she has curated the Who is on Next? competition, aimed at promoting Made in Italy.

She regularly participates as a judge and consultant in various fashion competitions, including the LVMH Prize, Woolmark Prize, Fashion Trust Arabia, International Talent Support (ITS), and many others. Since September 2018, she has been the International New Talents and Brands Ambassador for the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, supporting the new generation of designers. She is also a member of Camera Fashion Trust, founded in 2017 to support Made in Italy designers.

Discover Sara Sozzani Maino’s creative journey and professional achievements in her biography here.

Saudi Arabia is a strong and growing fashion market.

According to the State of Fashion Sector in Saudi Arabia 2025, it is estimated to reach $36.8 billion by 2025, making it the largest in the Gulf region. The sector’s expansion has positively influenced employment: in 2024, the fashion and beauty industry recorded a 7.3% increase in its workforce compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 343,000 employees.

However, it is not easy- especially for young people at the early stages of their careers - to connect with companies. For this reason, Istituto Marangoni Riyadh guarantees all students enrolled in its 3-year courses the opportunity to attend job interviews with top recruiters and global fashion brands.

This is possible thanks to the Istituto Marangoni’s partnership with the Fashion Commission and the connection to a global network of international companies. An example is Etoile Group, a leading player in luxury retail in the GCC. Over 40 years ago, they opened the very first Chanel boutique in the Arabian Gulf.

Today, Istituto Marangoni has an average global employment rate of 91% for its graduates one year after graduation. The figures vary by program, with Fashion Design reaching a 96% employment rate, and Fashion Business achieving 94%.

Graduates not only secure jobs more quickly but also report higher job satisfaction and better alignment with their fields of study, highlighting the institute’s ability to equip students with the skills the industry demands.

Istituto Marangoni’s dedicated Career Advising Service is crucial to this success. Starting from the second year, students receive tailored guidance to develop soft and transversal skills that are increasingly sought after in today’s market.

Enrollments for the Winter Intake of the 3-year courses are now open.

Both creative programs—such as Fashion Design & Accessories and Fashion Communication & Image—and management programs—Fashion Management and Digital Communication & Media—will start on January 4th.

Students can apply for Fashion Commission scholarships. The initiative offers to Saudi nationals the opportunity to win a scholarship to cover up to 50% the tuition fee for 3-year undergraduate Advanced Training Diploma programmes of Istituto Marangoni Riyadh.

Another scholarship opportunity is the Hia Magazine contest. The initiative provides partial tuition fee coverage based on merit and contest outcomes for Advanced Training Diploma, One year Program, and Professional Programmes.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your academic journey at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh!

CONTACTS

Information for new students

riyadh@istitutomarangoni.com