Accademia di Comunicazione

What Accademia di Comunicazione does

Accademia di Comunicazione, legally Fondazione Accademia di Comunicazione, is a private non-profit educational foundation founded in 1988 in Milan, Italy. It operates a single campus at Via Savona 112/A and delivers professional training programs in creative communication disciplines, including three-year and two-year post-diploma courses in Art Direction, Copywriting, Graphic Design, and Marketing/Communication, as well as postgraduate Master's programs in Art Direction (standard and Advanced), Copywriting, Graphic Design, International Marketing and Strategic Communication, and Fashion Communication/Made in Italy. Two executive Master's programs—Creative Project Management, and New Technologies & Innovation System (launched 2024 with Underdogs Group)—target mid-career professionals. The institution follows a learning-by-doing "bottega" methodology in which students work on real client briefs and international competition entries, supported by faculty composed of practicing Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Copywriters, and capped cohorts to preserve quality.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual fees ranging from approximately €6,000 to €17,500 set on an income-based ISE scale, payable in installments, with regional government grants (e.g., Regione Puglia "Pass Laureati," Regione Lazio) eligible for certain programs and bank-backed "prestiti d'onore" available for Master's cohorts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via contact form, phone, and mandatory orientation interviews, supplemented by Open Days and orientation events; there is no reseller or online-delivery channel. Marketing relies on earned media from competition wins (D&AD, Cannes Future Lions, One Show, ADCI), a "Wall of Fame" of alumni, social media presence, and word-of-mouth from the 4,500+ alumni network.

Core technology is conventional educational delivery (in-person instruction, portfolios, internships) augmented by an in-house InnovationLab that explores machine learning, AI, and emerging-tech applications in communication, and by partnerships with Nottingham Trent University, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and Berghs School of Communication (Stockholm) for modular international programming. The website stack is WordPress-based with standard martech integrations (Google Analytics, Google Ads, HubSpot CRM, social media plugins) and GDPR-compliant consent management. The institution is regionally accredited under Lombardy Regional Law 19/2007 and holds ADCI patronage for core creative programs, providing EQF-aligned credentials valid across Italy and the EU.

Name

Accademia di Comunicazione

Legal name

Fondazione Accademia di Comunicazione

Website

https://accademiadicomunicazione.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accademia di Comunicazione is a private non-profit foundation founded in 1988 in Milan, Italy, offering post-diploma courses and postgraduate Master's programs in art direction, copywriting, graphic design, marketing, and communication, using a learning-by-doing methodology taught by active industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students based on family income (ISE). Fees range from €6,000 to €17,500 depending on program and income bracket. Payment in installments available.
2. Regional government funding: Some programs (e.g., Master in Copywriting) are eligible for financing through regional government grants (Regione Puglia 'Pass Laureati' and Regione Lazio)

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Accademia di Comunicazione is a private non-profit foundation providing professional training in communication, marketing, advertising, art direction, copywriting and graphic design. It sells multi-year post-diploma courses and postgraduate master programs delivered in person at a single Milan campus, complemented by executive master programs and an internal InnovationLab exploring AI/ML in creative communication.

Product overview

Accademia di Comunicazione is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs in communication, advertising, and marketing. The institution provides three-year post-diploma programs in Art Direction and two-year programs in Copywriting and Marketing/Communication, along with multiple postgraduate master's programs (Master in Art Direction, Master in Art Direction - Advanced, Master in Graphic Design, Master in Copywriting, Master in International Marketing and Strategic Communication, and Master in Fashion Communication). Additional offerings include Executive Master programs in Creative Project Management and New Technologies & Innovation System. The institution also maintains an InnovationLab for research in emerging technologies including AI. All programs follow a learning-by-doing methodology with real projects, industry professionals as faculty, and international exchange opportunities with partner institutions including Nottingham Trent University and Berghs School of Communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master in Copywriting A 7-month full-time postgraduate program focused on writing for advertising across traditional and digital media including web, social networks, and unconventional channels like guerrilla, viral and ambient marketing, aimed at graduates pursuing creative copywriting careers.
• Master in Art Direction A 13-month postgraduate program training students in visual communication for advertising, covering image creation, manipulation and creative direction, taught with active Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Master in Art Direction - Advanced An advanced postgraduate program (September to April) for students with an existing portfolio and experience, focusing on creative campaigns, real client briefs and portfolio development under professional Creative Directors.
• Master in Graphic Design A 13-month postgraduate program covering all areas of visual communication across traditional and digital applications, with emphasis on professional portfolio development.
• Master in International Marketing and Strategic Communication An 11-month modular international master's program delivered in partnership with Nottingham Trent University and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, providing cross-cultural business communication training.
• Master in Fashion Communication and Made in Italy Image Policies A specialized postgraduate program covering fashion brand communication, visual merchandising, trend analysis and fashion styling for the Italian fashion industry.
• Corso Post Diploma in Art Direction A three-year post-diploma program in traditional and digital art direction covering advertising creativity, visual communication and portfolio development with industry professionals.
• Corso Post Diploma in Copywriting A two-year post-diploma program in advertising copywriting focused on creative writing across media channels, including participation in international creativity competitions.
• Corso Post Diploma in Marketing, Comunicazione, Digital Marketing e Social Media Strategy A two-year post-diploma program covering marketing, corporate communication, digital marketing and social media strategy with integrated web and cross-media approaches.
• Master Executive in Creative Project Management An executive master program focused on creative project management methodologies and practices, aimed at working professionals seeking upskilling.
• Master Executive in New Technologies & Innovation System An executive master program in new technologies and innovation systems, launched in 2024 in collaboration with Underdogs Group, covering the latest technological advancements in communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates inserted into relevant professional roles
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration16 records

AI capability6 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Centro Studi ItalianiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Centro Studi Italiani, a historic Italian language school with locations in Milan, Genoa, and Urbania, partnered with Accademia di Comunicazione to host 44 students from the University of Panama for a 4-day full immersion program on Italian brand communication. The program included lessons on design, creativity, fashion, and food, with visits to cultural institutions including Adi Design Museum and Meet Digital Culture Center.
• Nottingham Business School (Nottingham Trent University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational modular program partner for Master in International Marketing and Strategic Communication. Nottingham Business School delivers modules focused on post-graduate courses with international perspective, contributing to the cross-cultural learning experience of the program.
• Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational modular program partner for Master in International Marketing and Strategic Communication. The university, recognized as a center of excellence in audiovisual communication, provides technology-equipped facilities and expertise in the communication sector.
• Underdogs GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMad-tech company collaborating with Accademia di Comunicazione on the new Master Executive in New Technologies & Innovation System. Partnership designed to provide cutting-edge technology and innovation content in the program.
• Berghs School of Communication (Stockholm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allows advanced students to complete their studies with an Advanced Advertising Course at Berghs School of Communication in Stockholm without additional selection requirements. Students receive reduced fees and benefit from one of the world's most prestigious advertising schools.
• Art Directors Club Italiano (ADCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADCI provides official patronage for Art Direction, Copywriting, and Graphic Design programs, recognizing the quality of the educational methodology. Students participate in ADCI Awards competition as part of their curriculum.

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Market position

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Key risks6 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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