NABA opens first international campus in London's Olympic Park

NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti will open its first international campus in London's Olympic Park district in 2026, operating from the 2026/27 academic year. The new campus will span over 2,000 square meters inside Here East, sharing the district with the Liverpool Media Academy and the future V&A East Storehouse. The curriculum will emphasize interdisciplinary teaching and practice, with specialized labs including Design Lab, Fashion Design Lab, and Textile & Knitwear Lab. Initial programs include three-year degrees in Design, Fashion Design, and Fashion Marketing Management, plus a Foundation Course. All programs will be taught in English following NABA's learning-by-doing model, and in collaboration with Regent's University London, students will earn a British BA Hons degree. NABA's Managing Director Daniele Bisello o Ragno stated the aim is not just to be an alternative to British institutions but to bring a new voice combining heritage and avant-garde. The London campus will offer the same services as Italian locations, including orientation, psychological support, library access, career service, and mobility between campuses for transnational study paths. NABA was recognized in 2025 by QS World University Rankings by Subject as the first and only Italian fine arts academy among the world's top 100 universities in Art & Design.