Arts, Media & Design
Develop creative practice in visual communication, fashion, film and design.
Example programmes
- DesignLaurea · three-year first degree · Undergraduate
Study destination
Study in San Marino
San Marino’s small university system includes the University of the Republic of San Marino, with design and other specialist courses. Many programmes are taught in Italian.
Find your study options in San Marino
San Marino’s small university system includes the University of the Republic of San Marino, with design and other specialist courses. Many programmes are taught in Italian. San Marino has its own residence arrangements, and travel through Italy needs separate planning.
- Teaching language
- Italian · check individual course languages
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- Check the programme’s admissions calendar
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in San Marino
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
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Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
University of the Republic of San Marino
Republic of San Marino
A public university offering specialist degrees, including a three-year Design programme. Check Italian proficiency and foreign-qualification entry rules.
University photo credits
- University of the Republic of San Marino: University of the Republic of San Marino, Design. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
UNIRSM publishes course-specific registration schedules. Confirm your course, year, payment instalments and any income-based provisions.
Design
Undergraduate · University of the Republic of San Marino
Check the course scheduleregistration instalments and annual charges
Living-cost planning reference
Request local housing quotesrent, utilities, meals and onward travel
The university maintains housing guidance. Verify availability and what rent includes; do not assume an advertised student rate guarantees a room.
Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.
UNIRSM: accommodation availability (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
Have your foreign qualification assessed and confirm certified Italian translations, teaching-language requirements and any admissions test or portfolio.
Language & course requirements
Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Check the admissions test and required Italian level. This listing does not imply an English-taught route.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
University of the Republic of San Marino: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
Have your foreign qualification assessed and confirm certified Italian translations, teaching-language requirements and any admissions test or portfolio. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
Use the course-specific pre-enrolment and entrance-test calendar. Design and postgraduate design courses have different admission windows.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Student entry and residence
Check the Ufficio Stranieri/Gendarmeria study-residence requirements and any Italian entry visa needed for the journey. San Marino admission does not itself grant Schengen residence.
Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.
UNIRSM: 2026/27 arrival and residence factsheet (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
Ask the San Marino authorities whether your study residence permits employment and which authorisation is needed. Do not assume EU student work or graduate-search rules apply.
Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.
UNIRSM: 2026/27 arrival and residence factsheet (opens in a new tab)
Prepare for your arrival
Plan arrival through Italy and onward travel to San Marino. Confirm both Italian transit/entry requirements and San Marino’s study residence process.
Your questions about San Marino
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
When should I apply?
Use the course-specific pre-enrolment and entrance-test calendar. Design and postgraduate design courses have different admission windows.
University of the Republic of San Marino: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
UNIRSM: 2026/27 arrival and residence factsheet (opens in a new tab)
Will my qualification be recognised?
Have your foreign qualification assessed and confirm certified Italian translations, teaching-language requirements and any admissions test or portfolio. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
University of the Republic of San Marino: official study information (opens in a new tab)
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