Where are the Academy’s facilities located?
The facilities of the FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY are located inside the Centro Piero della Francesca in Turin, on the 5th floor. The building is equipped with an elevator.
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How can I reach the Academy?
The Center Piero della Francesca is located at Corso Svizzera 185, Turin.
You can reach it by various means of transport:
Public transport (GTT Torino)
- Tram:
- Line 3 – Stop: Piero della Francesca
- Bus:
- Lines 72, 72B, 60 – Stop: Piero della Francesca
- Lines 59, 59B – Stop: Svizzera (a few minutes’ walk away)
From the train station
- From Porta Susa:
- Tram 3 towards Vallette, get off at Piero della Francesca
- Or take Bus 72 or 72B from the station, get off at Piero della Francesca
- From Porta Nuova:
- Metro M1 to Bernini, then take Tram 3 or Bus 72, 72B
By car
- Drive to Corso Svizzera 185
- Parking spaces are available nearby
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Is the FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY accessible?
The FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY is accessible by elevator, and wheelchair ramps are present at the building entrance.
All video content is subtitled, and all produced materials will be accessible via screen readers and audio.
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Where can I have lunch?
There is a bar inside the Centro Piero della Francesca, with others available nearby between Corso Svizzera and the streets Pessinetto, Balangero, and Nole (Bar Pier della Francesca, Dubai Coffee Lounge, Caffè Ophrys).
Additionally, the Mensa Olimpia, managed by EDISU Piemonte, is available at Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 17/25, 10126 Turin.
To access EDISU canteens, you must use the Campus Piemonte ID Meal APP, which allows access and payment based on your fee category. Discounted rates are available for students who have applied, otherwise, the full rate applies.
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What equipment does the Academy provide?
The FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY provides:
- Sewing machines (straight stitch and overlock)
- Cutting tables
- 3D printers (at FABLAB Torino)
- Laser cutting machines (at FABLAB Torino)
- Arduino and Raspberry boards (at FABLAB Torino)
- Basic tailoring material kits
- Professional lab coats
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What equipment must students have?
For courses in Cinema, Theater, Procosplay, and Digital Fashion:
- A high-performance laptop (technical specifications can be provided if needed for purchase)
- Dedicated software (mostly free, as indicated by the instructors)
- Specific material kits may be required throughout the courses. Our professionals can suggest discounts for purchasing materials.
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How does the English course work?
The English course is an integral part of the programs at the FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY and is mandatory.
Duration:
- 60 hours total
- 30 hours in the first year
- 30 hours in the second year
The enrollment fee includes the final APTIS ESOL English exam, certified by the British Council.
Both the English course and the final exam will take place at the T.E.S.T. School in Via Ottavio Assarotti 9.
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How much does the FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY course cost?
Student programs:
- Haute Couture: €13,000/year + VAT (€26,000 total + VAT)
- Cinema, Theater, Procosplay: €13,000/year + VAT (€26,000 total + VAT)
- Digital Fashion: €13,000/year + VAT (€26,000 total + VAT)
Professional programs:
- Cinema, Theater, Procosplay: €4,000 + VAT
- Digital Fashion: €4,000 + VAT
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Are there any discounts available?
No
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Is installment payment available?
For students, three payment slots are available:
- Pre-enrollment (€6,500 + VAT) – by May 31, 2025
- First-year balance (€6,500 + VAT) – by July 31, 2025
- Second-year balance (€13,000 + VAT) – by February 28, 2026
For students who obtain the “Per Merito” loan, the total €26,000 + VAT must be paid by July 31, 2025.
For professionals, two payment slots are available:
- Pre-enrollment (€6,500 + VAT) – by July 31, 2025
- First-year balance (€6,500 + VAT) – by October 31, 2025
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Are different fees available based on income levels?
Currently, no. However, students can apply for the “Per Merito” loan (up to €50,000), which allows for easier tuition payments and provides financial support for living expenses if relocating from another city.
More details on “Per Merito”.
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Are scholarships available?
Currently, no. However, students can apply for the “Per Merito” loan (up to €50,000), which allows for easier tuition payments and provides financial support for living expenses if relocating from another city.
More details on “Per Merito”
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Contact & Info
educational@fondazionemcube.it
Tel +39 392.6328942 // from Mon to Fri – 14.00-16.00