Studying in Cagliari
The only school dedicated to design and creativity in Sardinia.
Welcome to the botanical gardens of Villa Satta, home of IED Cagliari, Sardinia's first and only private university.
Studying in Cagliari means embarking on a round trip from Sardinia around the world, thanks to IED’s international connections that open the island's doors to the professions of the future. It means experiencing a city with one of the best climates in Europe, the perfect place to combine study with a slow and sustainable lifestyle.
Quality of life and quality of thought combine.
With classrooms surrounded by greenery, Art Nouveau architecture and outdoor lessons for much of the year, creative talent is nurtured at IED Cagliari amidst sunshine and mistral winds at its four education centres: Design, Fashion, Visual Arts and Communication.
IED Cagliari's educational offer stands out in Sardinia due to its learning by doing approach. Theoretical lessons and practical workshops complement each other every day, organised by our professional teaching staff. The strong link with the territory and the network of international collaborations make IED Cagliari an open window to the world, for the construction of a global professional future.
The classes at IED Cagliari are made up of an optimal number of students to allow for a direct and personal relationship with the teachers and the school, guaranteeing a course that is unique in Sardinia.
IED Cagliari educational offer
From three-year degrees, and Continuing Study Programs to Funded Education with IED you can choose the perfect path for you.
Funded Education IED Cagliari
Find out about the start of the next available courses and the registration deadlines.
Find out about the education departments in Cagliari.
IED Cagliari is an internationally recognised educational experience that allows our graduates to continue their studies outside the island, wherever they wish.
Interior Design, Product Design, Home Staging, Exhibit Design and Home Decor combine space and product design with innovation and sustainability.
Fashion Design and Visual Merchandising, where you can learn the design dynamics of fashion, with an ethical and environmentally friendly approach.
Media Design, Graphic Tools and Game Design: the real and virtual spaces where you will learn how to use cutting-edge software to master the digital world, and design gaming and multimedia experiences.
Communication Design, the course aimed at learning the techniques of creativity and using them strategically for brands, designing online and offline campaigns and brand identities.
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News
Numbers of IED Cagliari
+200
students
+80
professional teachers
5
Bachelorss Degrees
7
Continuing Education Courses
7
Funded Education Courses
+50
realised projects
+15
Partner beetween companies and PA
+90%
post-graduate placement
IED Cagliari
Villa Satta, the Cagliari garden turned school.
Every corner of the Villa inspires innovation and creative thinking, making studying at IED Cagliari an unforgettable experience.
Villa Satta, a jewel of early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture.
Studying at IED Cagliari is about being stimulated by your surroundings.
A vast garden, open all day, in the heart of Cagliari, has become a place of study, research and meeting.
Studying in Villa: the Cagliari campus is one of the most atmospheric of all the IED campuses.
Our Laboratories
+5
PATTERN-MAKING AND TAILORING WORKSHOP
+7
DESIGN WORKSHOP
+5
MEDIA LAB
At the service of our students
Services, meetings, personalised information desks and dedicated teams: living well to learn better.
The students are the heart and soul of IED Cagliari.
This is why the School offers a wide range of services aimed at achieving the perfect balance between educational experience and lifestyle, in a city with one of the most beautiful natural settings in Italy.
- Accommodation
- School canteen and cafeteria
- Library
- Equipped labs
- Audio and video recording studios
- Study and coworking spaces
- Associated venues and restaurants
The city is not too big but great to live in, from the beach to the historic centre.
Each neighbourhood in Cagliari is well connected thanks to the CTM public transport lines, including buses and the overground metro, making travel easy, fast and convenient.
Where to find us
Viale Trento, 39
How to get there
Cagliari has a good public transport network.
A metro line and plenty of bus routes provide easy access to any part of the city until late in the evening and to the outskirts. The ticket for a single ride costs €1.20, but different types of season tickets and discounts are available for students or frequent travellers.
The CTM( Consorzio Trasporti e Mobilità) website offers comprehensive information and allows the shortest route to be calculated by entering the desired destination. Up-to-date timetables for transport routes can be downloaded from the company portal.
Soon, a Bike Sharing service will also be available in the Cagliari area, making it possible to move around the town on two wheels, benefiting from all the advantages of cycling in the city.
Cagliari's main railway station is part of the national railway system (Ferrovie dello Stato), and is easily accessible by public transport.
Visit the ARST and Trenitalia websites for timetables and the terms and conditions of transport.
Cagliari is connected via Cagliari-Elmas “Mario Mameli” airport. Not far from the city, it can be reached by taxi or a bus connection. The main routes fly to Milan and Rome. The major low-cost airlines operate here.
The airport’s website is full of information on air traffic and reachable destinations.
Cagliari is also served by the passenger and commercial port and cruise terminal in Via Roma. From Cagliari, there are scheduled passenger ship services to Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo and Trapani, and freight services to Genoa and Livorno. Cagliari is also home to a Canal Port, dedicated to container traffic. An area of the harbour in Via Roma is reserved for tourist boats. There are two other tourist ports in the city: Su Siccu (Lega Navale) and Marina Piccola.
Important annual events
With a wide range of cultural events that bring the city to life all year round and its excellent climate even in winter, Cagliari is perfect for taking a break from studying, relaxing and unwinding.
Every year since 1652, from 1 to 4 May, Cagliari celebrates the martyr Saint Ephysius with a procession that accompanies his statue to Nora, the site of his martyrdom. An extraordinary event where devotion, folklore and tradition meet.
Founded in 2003 in Cagliari's historic Marina district, the festival is organised as a popular festival, telling stories in the streets, in the squares, among the people. Three days of meetings, debates, concerts and performances associated with a theme that changes every year.
Pazza idea is a project dealing with books and reading that focuses on creativity, new languages, and the interest and involvement of young readers. Organised by the cultural association Luna Scarlatta, it offers a packed calendar of events for three days in November.
Since 1980, a festival that hosts international artists and new talents at the Teatro Massimo in Cagliari with a unique mix of jazz, fusion, funk, hip-hop and world music.
For the past 20 years, this event has been dedicated to children from 0 to 16 years of age, with a space for adults to learn and educate as well. Meetings, workshops, shows, storytelling and performances with international guests.
Launched in 2013, Ateneika is a festival with a busy programme of activities ranging from sports tournaments to free concerts. A programme of events that has been taking place for years at the University Sports Centre and which brings together thousands of young people.
Map your interests
Between the sea, history and tradition.
The IED is the starting point for discovering all of Cagliari.
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale
- Galleria Comunale d'Arte
- Palazzo di Città
- ExMà - - Exhibiting and Moving Arts
- Ghetto degli Ebrei
- Il Lazzaretto
- Cimitero Monumentale di Bonaria
- Teatro Lirico
- Teatro Massimo