QS World University Rankings® by Subject Art & Design: NABA is the Best Italian Academy of Fine Arts, in the Top 50 worldwide

NABA’s Got Talent is the scholarship designed for international students ready to develop their creative potential within a highly international academic environment.

Open to applicants for Bachelor of Arts Programmes starting in October 2026 at the Milan and Rome campuses, the scholarship offers a partial tuition fee reduction of up to €7,000, supporting the most promising creative profiles.

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Who is NABA?

NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti is a leading European academy for design and fashion education, founded in Milan in 1980.
Recognised internationally and ranked among the Top 100 universities worldwide for Art & Design, NABA is known for its practical, project-based approach and its strong links with the creative industries.

Today, NABA welcomes students from over 90 countries.

Why this is a unique opportunity

Up to €7,000 per year — renewable over the full programme

NABA’S GOT TALENT offers a tuition fee reduction of up to €7,000 for the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree Programme.
If the academic requirements are met, the scholarship is renewable for the 2nd and 3rd year, making the overall financial benefit significantly higher across the full duration of the programme.

High-value scholarship for international students

This scholarship is designed specifically for international applicants, both EU and Non-EU, and represents one of the most substantial financial contributions NABA offers at undergraduate level.
The reduction applies directly to the tuition fee, impacting the real cost of enrolment.

Talent-driven selection: your portfolio matters

Selection is based on a qualitative evaluation of your portfolio and motivation letter, reviewed by NABA’s Faculty and Admission Jury.
The focus is on skills, creativity, project quality and potential, making this a merit-based opportunity for strong international profiles.

Fast, structured process with clear outcomes
Places are limited. Early applications are strongly recommended.

Applications for NABA’s Got Talent are reviewed on a rolling basis, with multiple deadlines available.
Applying early increases your chances of securing a scholarship.

Choose the deadline that works best for you:

  • Apply by 4 March 2026 → Results by 12 March 2026

  • Apply by 18 March 2026 → Results by 26 March 2026

Once selected, candidates are required to confirm acceptance within 7 days of receiving the official notification.

You know when to apply and when to expect the outcome, allowing you to move forward with enrolment decisions quickly.

Interested?
Fill in the form and receive all the information and step-by-step guidance to complete your application smoothly.