NABA supports highly motivated and talented candidates with scholarships that partially cover tuition fees for Two-year Master of Arts and One-year Academic Masters starting in October 2026.
Who can participate
- Students with a University Degree Certificate or a First-Level Academic Diploma (or equivalent), obtained by the end of A.Y. 2025/26.
- Applicants with proven professional experience in relevant fields for the chosen educational path may also apply.
Scholarships are awarded based on the evaluation of portfolio, motivation letter and CV.
Deadline
Submit your application by February 26, 2026.
- Application via competition.naba.it
- Alternative: send materials by email to int.info@naba.it
- Confirmation email within 48 hours
If you don't receive a confirmation within 48 hours, write to int.info@naba.it.
Submit your request via the portal (or email alternative).
One for the portfolio, one for all other documents.
Assessment by Programme Faculty and Admissions Jury.
If awarded, enrol within 7 days to confirm the scholarship.
Key dates and conditions
- Application deadline February 26, 2026
- Confirmation email Within 48 hours after submission
- Enrolment to accept Within 7 days from official communication
- Programme start October 2026
Scholarship amount
Scholarships partially cover the tuition fee for the first year of the selected programme (October 2026 intake).
Maximum scholarship amount: up to EUR 7,000.
The awarded amount depends on the programme and the eligibility conditions defined in the official call.
Renewal - Master of Arts only
- At least 40 credits achieved by the end of the September exam session
- Weighted average of at least 27/30
- Renewal confirmed by October 31
Renewal is subject to compliance with NABA enrolment procedures, as stated in the official call.
NABA’s Master of Arts are two-year postgraduate programmes designed for students who want to develop a deep, structured and internationally recognised education in the fields of visual arts, design, fashion, communication and curatorial practices.
Through an immersive learning experience that combines academic study, project-based work, workshops and research activities, these programmes help you build advanced creative and critical skills, while developing a strong professional identity.
Upon completion, you will obtain a Second Level Academic Diploma (AFAM), officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, and earn 120 credits, valid for further studies in Italy and abroad, preparing you for long-term growth in the creative industries.
NABA’s Academic Masters are intensive, one-year postgraduate programmes created for graduates and young professionals who want to upgrade their skills quickly and enter the creative industries with a stronger, more competitive profile.
Through a hands-on approach that combines theory, workshops, project work and professional practice, these programmes allow you to develop specialised expertise while building a concrete portfolio and expanding your professional network.
At the end of the Academic Master, you will earn 60 credits, recognised for further academic paths in Italy and abroad, and gain the tools needed to move confidently into the job market or reposition your career in creative fields such as design, fashion, communication and visual arts.
For the 2025 edition, NABA has once again been recognised by QS World University Rankings® by Subject as the first and only Italian Academy of Fine Arts among the world's top 100 universities in the field of Art & Design.
Achieving this exceptional result for the fifth consecutive year reaffirms the excellence of NABA’s distinctive educational methodology, driven by a strong commitment to research and an ongoing connection with the artistic and professional landscape.