Saudi Culture Minister Announces Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs at Istituto Marangoni Riyadh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, has announced the introduction of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at Istituto Marangoni’s Riyadh campus, expanding its offering beyond diploma programs and professional courses, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Applications open on October 8 and close on November 4, 2026, with the academic semester beginning in January 2027. Undergraduate offerings include Fashion Design & Accessories, Fashion Communication & Image, and Fashion Management & Digital Communication. The postgraduate offering is a master’s degree in Fashion & Luxury Brand Management.
The Riyadh campus has also been designated by Royal Order as an approved institution for domestic scholarships under the Ministry of Culture’s Cultural Scholarship Program. The program supports Saudi students studying cultural and creative disciplines at approved institutions.
Prince Bader, who also chairs the Fashion Commission’s board of directors, said: “We look forward to this partnership further empowering Saudi talent and strengthening the Kingdom’s engagement with leading cultural academic institutions, contributing to the continued growth and sustainability of the cultural sector and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for creativity and culture.”
The degree programs extend a partnership between the Saudi Fashion Commission and Istituto Marangoni, which signed a memorandum of understanding in 2024 to support fashion education and development.
CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission Burak Çakmak said: “Building a world-class fashion ecosystem requires investing in talent at every stage of the journey. This next phase of our partnership with Istituto Marangoni strengthens the pathways available to creatives, connecting advanced education with international expertise, industry, and opportunities.”
Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni Stefania Valenti said: “Being entrusted with the opportunity to offer Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Saudi Arabia is both an honor and a significant milestone for Istituto Marangoni. This important achievement will further enable us to offer students at Istituto Marangoni’s Riyadh campus the same academic excellence, globally recognized degree qualifications, and international network that have distinguished Istituto Marangoni for over ninety years. Our ambition is to empower the next generation of creative talents and luxury professionals, equipping them with the skills, vision and expert outlook needed to succeed on the global stage.”
Source: SPA
