The Academy
Academy of Fine Arts of Sanremo
History, Values and Opportunities
The Academy of Fine Arts of Sanremo is where creative talent meets academic training and becomes a profession.
Founded with the aim of promoting applied and visual arts, the Academy today is a leading institution within the AFAM (Higher Education for Art, Music and Dance) framework.
Its academic programs are officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and award qualifications valid throughout Europe.
Our programs
Choose from a wide range of study paths:
- First-Level Academic Courses (three-year programs): Interior Architecture and Design, Graphic Design and Illustrations, Painting, New Art Technologies, Game Design.
- Second-Level Academic Courses (two-year programs): Landscape Design.
- Professional Courses: Flower Design, Yacht Refit Design.
All programs are designed to provide a solid, innovative, and career-oriented education, preparing students for their chosen careers with confidence and creativity.
Academy of Fine Arts of Sanremo – Milan Campus
Since 2022, the Academy of Fine Arts of Sanremo is also based in Milan, at Via Privata Chioggia 2/4, a strategic location in one of the world’s most dynamic cities for the arts, design, and communication.
Artistic Collaborations and Contemporary Vision
Collaborations with Internationally Renowned Artists
Our Academy has always combined artistic tradition and contemporary experimentation.
Over the years, it has established partnerships with renowned artists and professionals — including Marco Lodola, leading figure of the New Futurism movement; Omar Galliani, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist; and Alberto Sanna, Director of the Center for Advanced Technologies for Health and Well-being at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.
Through these collaborations, the Academy promotes an innovative and conscious approach to visual arts, ensuring that research, creativity, and experimentation remain at the core of its educational vision
Our Academy in 4 Key Points
Accredited and Recognized. Our programs award First and Second Level Academic Diplomas (AFAM), officially recognized as equivalent to Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Italy and across the European Union.
An Inspiring Environment. The Sanremo campus offers an ideal setting to nurture creativity and talent. A city renowned for its mild climate, high quality of life, and deep connection to art and music. The Milan campus, located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant capitals of the arts and design, provides students with unique exposure to innovation, networking, and professional opportunities.
Faculty of Artists and Professionals. Our lecturers are artists, architects, designers, and professionals active in their fields. They impart not only theoretical knowledge but also real-world experience, guiding students through the realities of today’s creative industries.
A Dynamic Learning Approach. Through lectures, workshops, labs, and internships, students learn by doing, exploring, experimenting and developing tangible creative projects that connect theory with professional practice.
Visit the Academy and Request Information
Would you like to discover the Academy up close, visit our campuses, and learn more about our programs? Book an appointment and get all the information you need to start your career in the arts and design.
Degrees Recognized in Italy and Across Europe
The Academy of Fine Arts of Sanremo is accredited by AFAM (Higher Education for Art, Music and Dance) and authorized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) to issue official academic degrees recognized throughout Italy and the European Union.
- The First-Level Academic Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and allows graduates to continue their studies with a Second-Level program or to enter the professional world.
- The Second-Level Academic Diploma is equivalent to a Master’s Degree, allowing access to postgraduate programs, academic research, or advanced career opportunities in the fields of the arts, design, and visual communication.