Istituto Marangoni Ranks in Top 100 Art & Design Universities Worldwide

The first institution specialized in fashion disciplines to be ranked in Italy, France, the UAE, India, and China—third in the UK

Istituto Marangoni has once again secured a place among the world’s top 100 universities for Art & Design in the latest QS World University Rankings® by Subject. This prestigious ranking, a benchmark for academic and industry excellence, evaluates institutions based on reputation surveys conducted with leading academics and key employers in the creative sectors.

Beyond its international recognition, Istituto Marangoni stands out for its unique positioning within the QS World University Rankings® by Subject: it is the first institution specialized in fashion disciplines to be ranked in Italy, France, the UAE, India, and China, and it holds the third position in the UK. Given that the ranking does not yet feature a dedicated category for fashion education, this achievement further underscores Istituto Marangoni’s growing reputation as a global leader in creative education.

"Being ranked among the world's top 100 universities for Art & Design is a testament to the strength of our educational model," states Stefania Valenti, Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni. "With 90 years of heritage in higher education, we continue to shape the next generation of creative professionals by focusing on key pillars such as digital innovation, employability, and sustainability. Our expanding global presence—now spanning Italy, France, the UK, the UAE, India, and China—will soon extend to Saudi Arabia, with the opening of our first Higher Training Institute in Riyadh this August."

For the third consecutive year, Istituto Marangoni has strengthened its position in this exclusive global ranking, reflecting its commitment to fostering talent and innovation in Fashion, Art, Design, and Beauty. Each year, the institute continues to achieve higher overall scores, gaining increasing recognition from both academic peers and industry leaders worldwide—further affirming the quality of its programs and its growing international influence.

About Istituto Marangoni

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milan as ‘Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni’, and has been a top educational choice for creatives in the worlds of fashion, art and design for 90 years. With four generations of students from 5 continents, it was the springboard for over 45,000 luxury professionals, including Domenico Dolce, Alessandro Sartori, Paula Cademartori, Gilda Ambrosio, Julie de Libran and Nicola Brognano.

Istituto Marangoni currently welcomes about 6,000 students from 108 different countries every year in its schools in the world capitals of fashion, art and design, including Milano, Firenze, Paris, London, Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen* and Miami*. Istituto Marangoni is ranked among the 100 best universities in the world in its fields according to QS World University Ranking 2025.

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