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IAAD. Orientation Office
Choosing a university is one of the most important decisions people make at eighteen — and one of the hardest to face alone. The IAAD. Orientation Office is available to applicants at every stage prior to enrolment, providing information on university guidance, on the teaching structure of undergraduate courses and Master’s programmes, on administrative matters, and accompanying future students through the admission and enrolment process and — for international students — visa procedures.
Meetings take place on campus or remotely, by appointment, either individually or in groups. They are designed as a space for discussion: the interview is free of charge and non-binding, and is the most direct way to:
The three dimensions of university guidance
University guidance is the process through which a prospective student arrives at an informed choice of post-secondary study path. It is not simply about “gathering information on courses”: it is a process that brings three dimensions into dialogue.
The first dimension is self-knowledge: understanding one’s real aptitudes, interests and learning styles. A choice that ignores this level is more likely to lead to a change of course within the first year.
The second is knowledge of the academic offer: what it really means to study Product Design as opposed to Interior Design, what the difference is between a pathway focused on brand and one focused on digital experience, and what the actual career outcomes of each course are.
The third dimension is practical and administrative: how admissions work, income brackets (ISEEU model), scholarships, accommodation, placements and, for students coming from abroad, visas and entry procedures.
The IAAD. Orientation Office works across all three dimensions.
Guidance for international students and visa procedures
At IAAD., 35% of the student population is international. The Orientation Office supports applicants coming from abroad throughout the entire process leading up to enrolment: course selection, application, admission test, enrolment, visa procedures, declaration of value and the required documentation.
Thanks to IAAD.’s membership in the European AD Education network, IAAD. students also gain access to mobility opportunities at other campuses and in other countries during their studies.
The journey leading to enrolment follows a number of typical stages. Knowing them in advance helps avoid anxiety and delays.
Choosing the course
This is the moment when personal interests are matched with the academic offer. At this stage, it is useful to speak with people who truly know the courses — lecturers, alumni, the Orientation Office — attend open days, read brochures, understand how teaching is organised and what professional profiles each course leads to.
Preparing for admission
At IAAD., admission to undergraduate courses takes place in two stages: a creative test and a short interview, assessed on design aptitude, analytical ability and critical thinking — not on technical knowledge of design or software. The online application requires a motivational letter; CV and portfolio are optional. The result is communicated by email within one week of the test.
Enrolment, contract and income brackets
Once admitted, the student completes enrolment by paying the enrolment fee (normally within 15 days of the admission notification) and signing the annual contract. It is possible to request placement in an income bracket by submitting a valid ISEEU form. The ISEEU may also be submitted before the admission test, so that the income bracket can be known in advance.
Accommodation, scholarships and services
Moving to a new city or country means organising everyday life. The Orientation Office helps identify student residences (including through E.DI.S.U. Piemonte), accommodation agreements active in Turin, available scholarships and support services.
International students and visa procedures
For those arriving from outside Italy, guidance also covers the bureaucratic side: visa procedures, documents, deadlines and declaration of value.
The orientation interview at IAAD. is free of charge and non-binding. It is intended as a space for information and discussion and does not entail any commitment to enrol. It can be booked on campus or remotely.
Yes. The Orientation Office is also available before a course is chosen, to help assess which of the IAAD. undergraduate courses (Communication Design, Digital Communication Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Textile & Fashion Design, Transportation Design) best matches one’s interests, aptitudes and professional goals.
No technical prerequisites are required. If available, personal work (sketches, photographs, projects) may be useful, but it is not mandatory. It is helpful to come with questions about the course, teaching approach, costs, career opportunities and life in Turin.
The application is completed online through the IAAD. website and includes a motivational letter (CV and portfolio are optional). This is followed by a creative test and a short interview: the Committee assesses design aptitude, analytical ability and critical thinking, not technical knowledge of design. The result is communicated by email within one week.
Yes. For international students, the Orientation Office supports the entire process: application, admission, enrolment and visa procedures. 35% of the IAAD. student population is international, and the AD Education network offers mobility opportunities at other campuses and in other countries.
Yes. A valid ISEEU form can be submitted before the admission test, so that the income bracket and related costs can be known in advance.
Yes. Orientation meetings can be organised on campus or remotely, by appointment, either individually or in groups.
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