IED Madrid

What IED Madrid does

IED Madrid is a Spain-based campus within IED Istituto Europeo di Design S.p.A. - Società Benefit, a privately-held Italian design school network founded in Milan in 1966 and registered as an Italian public limited company with a €3,000,000 share capital (Codice Fiscale 06525850969). The institution operates 12 campuses across Italy (Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, Cagliari, and Como/Accademia Aldo Galli), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao), Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro), and New York, delivering education through in-person, studio-based instruction rather than remote degree programs. Its product portfolio is organized across nine thematic areas — Art and Curation, Film/Video/Sound Design, Visual Communication and Interactive Media, Design Futures, Interior/Product/Mobility Design, Strategy/Marketing/Communication, Photography and Visual Narratives, Illustration/Animation/Game Design, and Fashion/Accessories/Jewelry — and structured as undergraduate degrees (Título de Grado, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Diploma IED, Foundation), postgraduate programs (Master of Arts, official Master's degrees, postgraduates), and lifelong-learning offerings (specialization courses, bootcamps, summer courses).

The business model is tuition-driven across these three tiers, supplemented by a corporate-services stream providing enterprise training, consultancy, and student-project collaboration to companies in fashion and creative industries. Underlying educational technology centres on digital fabrication equipment (CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing) and speculative design methodologies rather than a proprietary software platform. Recruitment and enrollment are driven through a multi-channel go-to-market: country-specific institutional websites (ied.es, ied.cat, ied.edu, ied.it, ied.edu.br), admissions portals, social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn), and presence at fashion weeks and design festivals (080 Barcelona Fashion, Barcelona Bridal Night, OFFF Barcelona, Cruïlla). Strategic research and industry ties — including the EU Horizon 2020 ATTRACT collaboration with Fab Lab Barcelona/IAAC and CERN's IdeaSquare on the Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion program, plus named mentorships with figures such as Stéphane Rolland — underpin the institution's positioning, validated externally by the 2026 Compasso d'Oro (ADI), a Top-100 placement in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Art & Design, and CEOWORLD's Top-20 Fashion Schools ranking in 2025. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective students are directed to admissions contacts and financial-aid portals for fees.

Name

IED Madrid

Legal name

IED Istituto Europeo di Design S.p.A. - Società Benefit

Website

https://iedmadrid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IED Madrid is a campus of IED Istituto Europeo di Design, a private Italian design school network founded in 1966 that operates 12 campuses across Italy, Spain, Brazil, and New York, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and lifelong-learning programs across nine design disciplines including fashion, interior/product/mobility design, visual communication, and design futures.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and academic program fees: IED generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged for undergraduate degrees, postgraduate masters, specialization courses, foundation programs, semester/academic year programs, and summer courses across its campuses in Spain, Italy, and Brazil.
2. Summer courses and bootcamps: Short-format specialized courses and bootcamps offered during summer periods across IED campuses, contributing to revenue through modular tuition fees.
3. Corporate and enterprise services: Services for companies including corporate training, consultancy, and collaboration on student projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IED Madrid is a campus of IED Istituto Europeo di Design, a private design school that delivers undergraduate degrees (Título de Grado, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Diploma IED, Foundation), postgraduate Master's and specialization programs, and continuing education (summer courses and bootcamps) in design, fashion, communication, visual arts, interior/product/mobility design, and related creative disciplines. Instruction is delivered on campus in Madrid, Spain, and tuition-based enrollment is the primary revenue driver.

Product overview

IED Istituto Europeo di Design is a design school operating as a multi-campus institution with locations in Italy (Milan, Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Turin, Como), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao), and Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro). The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs structured as undergraduate degrees (Título de Grado, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Diploma IED, Foundation), postgraduate studies (Masters, Postgraduates), and continuing education (specialization courses, summer courses, bootcamps). Programs span multiple design disciplines organized into thematic areas: Art and Curation, Film/Video/Sound Design, Visual Communication and Interactive Media, Design Futures, Interior/Product/Mobility Design, Strategy/Marketing/Communication, Photography and Visual Narratives, Illustration/Animation/Game Design, and Fashion/Accessories/Jewelry. In 2026, IED is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the 'Plural Intelligences' research program and accompanying 'Notes on Plural Intelligences' journal publication exploring design as a catalyst for diverse forms of thinking.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor-level and foundation programs in design, fashion, communication, and creative disciplines intended for students typically aged 18–22 preparing to enter creative industry careers.
• Postgraduate Programs Master's degrees, official master's programs, and postgraduates for graduates and professionals seeking advanced specialization, career change, or leadership development in design, fashion, communication, and creative industries.
• Lifelong Learning and Summer Courses Short-format specialization courses, bootcamps, and summer courses aimed at professionals, creatives, and enthusiasts seeking flexible upskilling, industry updates, or exploratory learning.
• Thematic Area Programs Specialized study tracks spanning nine thematic design areas that organize undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing-education programs by discipline, allowing students to focus on a chosen creative field.
• Corporate and Enterprise Services Corporate training, design consultancy, and project collaboration services for companies and brands in fashion, design, and creative industries seeking talent pipeline and innovation partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• IED named among Top 100 universities globally in Art & Design by QS World University Rankings 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Stéphane RollandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026French couturier Stéphane Rolland mentored IED Barcelona alumni over several months to develop designs for his Barcelona Bridal Night show. IED opened Rolland's spectacular runway show before an audience of over 1,000 people, with the couturier expressing admiration for the student work.
• 080 Barcelona FashioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IED Barcelona participated in 080 Barcelona Fashion with alumni designers Eñaut and Guillermo Justicia showing their collections. IED Madrid collective REPARTO also showed on the runway alongside established brands. Julia Weems, IED Barcelona Fashion Director, moderated sessions at the European Designer Fashion Summit.
• Museu del Disseny-DHub (Matèria Prima)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Museu del Disseny-DHub selected IED Barcelona alumna Judith Aubà's project 'Caliu' for its annual Matèria Prima exhibition, which reflects on the relationship with materials as active agents in design, addressing material scarcity.
• OFFF BarcelonaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026OFFF Barcelona selected IED alumnus Jaime Rose De Candole as one of ten students to present their final project on NXT, the festival's platform for new design talents, at its 2026 edition.
• Cruïlla Festival / 080 x CruïllaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026IED Barcelona participated in the 080 x Cruïlla collaboration at the Cruïlla Festival, presenting fashion looks from students on the festival's runway to project the talent of the new generation of fashion designers.
• Fab Lab Barcelona | IAACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Fab Lab Barcelona (part of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) partnered with IED under the EU Horizon 2020 ATTRACT research project on the Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion (FTSF) program. Multidisciplinary student teams from both institutions participated in hands-on making sessions and speculative design projects exploring fashion, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
• IdeaSquare-CERNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022IdeaSquare at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) partnered with IED and Fab Lab Barcelona under the EU Horizon 2020 ATTRACT project for the Future Technologies for Sustainable Fashion program. The collaboration brought together design and technology innovation ecosystems to explore fashion sustainability through emerging technologies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal College of Art: London-based postgraduate-only art and design university, consistently ranked the world's #1 design school. Comparable to IED on postgraduate design specialization, strong industry partnerships, and reputation for producing award-winning designers in fashion, product and mobility.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): New York-based private design school consistently ranked among the top global design institutions, offering fashion, product, graphic and interior design degrees. Comparable to IED as a globally recognized, privately run design school with multi-discipline portfolio and international student body, though larger and U.S.-anchored.
• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Swiss university of art and design in Lausanne, highly ranked in industrial, graphic and type design. Comparable to IED as a smaller, design-specialist European institution with strong international reputation and focus on craft, technology and industry collaboration.
• BAU (Barcelona School of Design): Barcelona-based private design school affiliated with the University of Vic, offering degrees in graphic, product, interior and fashion design. Comparable to IED on Barcelona location, Spanish-market positioning, and direct overlap in undergraduate design program offerings, making it a head-to-head competitor for Spanish and Latin American students.
• Domus Academy: Milan-based postgraduate design and fashion school founded in 1982, part of the Galileo Global Education network. Directly comparable to IED on postgraduate design specialization, Milan location, and international student base, with overlapping program portfolios in product, fashion and interior design.
• Istituto Marangoni: Italian-founded private fashion and design school with campuses in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai, Mumbai, Shanghai and Miami. Directly comparable to IED in target student (international, fashion/design-focused), program mix (UG, PG, short courses) and multi-country positioning; widely regarded as IED's closest head-to-head competitor.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's leading public technical university, headquartered in Milan, with top-ranked design, architecture and engineering programs. Comparable to IED as a design education institution in Milan with strong QS rankings, though broader (architecture, engineering) and public rather than private.
• Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA): Private Milan-based academy offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in design, fashion, graphic design and visual arts, also part of Galileo Global Education. Directly comparable to IED on Italian base, private status, design portfolio and target international student.
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): U.S. private college in Providence, Rhode Island, consistently ranked among the world's top art and design schools. Comparable to IED on multi-discipline design portfolio (fashion, industrial, graphic), strong alumni network and global reputation among creative employers.
• Central Saint Martins (UAL): London-based constituent college of the University of the Arts London, world-leading in fashion, product and communication design. Comparable to IED on top-tier global design reputation, fashion and product program strength, and international student draw, though U.K.-focused and publicly funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iedmadrid
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/IEDIstitutoEuropeodiDesign
• Facebookfacebook.com/iedmadrid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ied-madrid
• Instagraminstagram.com/ied_official
• TikToktiktok.com/@ied_official

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

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