Istituto Marangoni to Open Riyadh Campus in August 2025

Istituto Marangoni, the renowned Italian fashion and design school, is set to open a new campus in Riyadh in August 2025. The new Higher Training Institute, located in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), will serve as a premier hub for higher education, offering specialised programmes tailored to meet the needs of the Kingdom’s rapidly growing fashion and luxury market.

“Our mission is to nurture local creative talent by combining global expertise with Saudi heritage, shaping the future leaders of the fashion and luxury industries in Saudi Arabia,” Stefania Valenti, Group Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni, tells SceneStyled.

This move is part of a collaboration with the Saudi Fashion Commission to enhance fashion education in the Kingdom. “This partnership with Istituto Marangoni marks a pivotal moment for the Saudi fashion Industry,” Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission, says. “By investing in our local talent and providing them with world-class education, we are not only empowering the next generation of Saudi designers and leaders but also enriching the global fashion landscape with our unique cultural heritage.”

Through this expansion, Istituto Marangoni will offer a suite of three-year undergraduate Advanced Training Diploma programmes across key disciplines, including Fashion Business, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Fashion Design, and Fashion Styling.

Istituto Marangoni will also offer 50 scholarships to Saudi students enrolling in its Advanced Training Diploma programmes. This initiative is open to Saudi nationals holding a high school certificate or its equivalent, providing an opportunity for aspiring designers, stylists, and fashion entrepreneurs to receive a world-class education in one of the leading fashion institutions.