STM is the first musical theatre school in Italy to be recognized as an AFAM institution by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, and the only one to be permanently based within prestigious and historic theatres.

STM’s educational mission places student training at the centre of its work: only a limited number of students are admitted each year to its professional programmes.

The strict admissions selection process is a deliberate educational choice, designed to ensure that every student receives the highest level of individual attention and support, something that would not be possible with larger groups.

STM is the musical theatre school with the most comprehensive academic curriculum approved by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, and the highest number of teaching hours.

Students work individually or in small groups in close contact with their teachers, who support them closely in order to develop the potential of each individual student.

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Students have access to open, collaborative facilities with ample space for studying, spending time with classmates, and enjoying exciting and rewarding experiences within a structured and comprehensive training programme that requires strong commitment and determination.

STM is based in student-friendly university cities, integrated into a cultural and theatrical network of the highest quality.

At its historic Novara campus, the prestigious Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia produces opera performances, including co-productions with major international festivals. Students have the opportunity to play a leading role in the productions and initiatives of Teatro Coccia, gaining valuable professional experience from the very first steps of their careers.

The Milan campus, located within the Teatro degli Arcimboldi, Italy’s largest stage, is at the heart of a vibrant university and cultural district that offers students opportunities both within and beyond Academy life.

STM Studio is a multimedia venue within the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan, programmed and managed by the acting students of the academic courses. A space for production, training, and experimentation, open to the public and dedicated to the new expressions of contemporary musical theatre.

Every year STM organises trips abroad to attend the leading productions on stage in the capitals of contemporary musical theatre: London and New York are the most frequent destinations, but there are also opportunities to travel to other European cities and discover the most significant experiences of the international theatre scene.