English

The language certificate shall be submitted within one month before the beginning of the program and should not be older than 2 years.

IELTS – 5.0 Academic
Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE) – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) – 160 overall
Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC V – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Business Preliminary / BEC P – 160 overall
TOEFL Computer – 173 – 180
TOEFL Internet – 59 – 64
Trinity College Certificate – Integrated Skills in English (ISE level I – all 4 skills)
PTE Academic – 36 – 42
TEEP – 5
BULATS – 40 – 59 (all 4 skills should be passed: listening, reading, speaking, writing)
European Baccalaureate – L1 grade 6, L2 grade 7
Iceland Studentsprof – Grade 6
Norwegian Vitnemal – Grade 4
Danish Studentereksamen – Level A grade 7, Level B grade 10
TOEIC (provided that student passes all parts) – Listening and reading: score 600
Speaking: score 140
Writing: score 140

The following cases are exempt from the language testing:
•Mother tongue students
•High School Diploma Programs run in English: – in non-English speaking countries (prior check withthe admission office) – in English speaking countries (prior check with the admission office)
•IB Diploma and A LEVEL, considering having had full English Education for 2 years (prior check with the admission office)

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

ARTISTIC STATEMENT
WRITE AN ESSAY (MAXIMUM 500 WORDS) ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What job would you like to do after you graduate?
• Why did you choose NABA to achieve that?
• What are your favorite means of expression?
• What or who inspires you?
• How living and studying in Milan will positively influence your work?

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
Your artistic skills are an important element for evaluating your application to NABA BA Programs. Together with your Artistic Statement, the following assignments will enable our Faculty to get to know you, your skills and your commitment.

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BA IN FASHION DESIGN

• Choose 3 subjects and make 3 researches collecting images/pictures related to the chosen subjects.
• Write a short description or list some key words for each subject.
• Develop 3 mini projects related to the chosen subjects, one for each of them. Projects may be pictures, or drawings, or outfit sketches, or technical drawings designed by you, that show your skills.

Each of them should include at least 3 images.
Here below an example of project:
SUBJECT: Urban
RESEARCH: Collect images/pictures of places and people coming from one or more cities
DESCRIPTION: List a series of keywords related to the Urban Concept
PROJECT: Create an outfit or an accessory – man/woman/kid/pet (also only one of these different typologies) – related to the research
HOW:
Use collage technique assembling different existing images/pictures
Draw fashion figures or technical drawings of your garment/accessory

A relevant portfolio is required.

(Alternative option to the project assignement)
Creativity is not an abstract exercise, on the contrary, it requires the ability to contextualize and elaborate information and look for new solutions with an open spirit capable of listening and interacting with our environment.
The goal of a successful portfolio is to tell a visual narrative of your passions, explorations and abilities.
All materials submitted should be clearly labeled with applicant’s name and contact information and cannot be returned.
Digital, paper or internet based works can be submitted.
Portfolios are reviewed on the following qualitative measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing, design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of presentation, technique and originality.
Favorable consideration is given to strong 2-D and 3-D work that shows fully rendered pieces, excellent craftsmanship, attention to technique, and original design.

The admissions test is a distance evaluation based on the submission of:
- Artistic statement
- Project Assignment
- and/or a Portfolio of Projects

NABA will consider your attitude to be especially relevant—that is, your level of motivation in choosing NABA, taking on your specific program, and working toward the related professional role. If you lack educational preparation in some subjects that are part of the admissions test, this will not have a negative impact on your admission, provided you demonstrate enthusiasm and passion.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

To complete the pre-enrolment procedure with NABA, admitted students are requested to return the matriculation form and pay the pre-enrolment fee. Only then you will receive an official enrolment certificate including information on the status of your admission to submit to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home Country in order to apply for your study visa.