Milan, Mar 27: Istituto Marangoni has achieved a significant milestone by securing the #45 position globally in the Art & Design category in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This marks the highest ranking in the institute’s history and a notable rise from its previous placement within the global Top 100.
The advancement reflects a consistent growth trajectory and increasing global recognition of the institute’s academic excellence and quality of design education. The improvement is further supported by strong gains across key ranking indicators, with the Overall Score rising from 61.2 to 67.7 and Academic Reputation improving from 62.3 to 67.3.
A standout highlight is the significant jump in the Employer (Industry) Reputation score, which increased from 51.4 to 71.4—underscoring the institute’s strong alignment with industry needs and its ability to produce job-ready, creative professionals.
Commenting on the achievement, Stefania Valenti, Managing Director, Istituto Marangoni, said,
“Entering the global Top 50 of the QS Ranking represents an extremely significant milestone for us. The substantial increase in Employer Reputation demonstrates how strongly our educational model is recognised and valued by the industry.”
The ranking milestone is the result of sustained investments in innovation, academic development, and continuous enhancement of design education, alongside close collaboration with stakeholders across the fashion, design, and creative industries. The institute offers a wide range of programmes including Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Design, and Product Design.
Since its launch in 2017, the Istituto Marangoni Mumbai campus has further strengthened the brand’s presence in India. Located in Worli, Mumbai, the campus serves as a hub for nurturing emerging talent in one of the world’s fastest-growing creative markets. It offers programmes across Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Business, Visual Design, Interior Design, and Product Design, while providing students with global exposure through international pathways and industry placements.
This achievement reinforces Istituto Marangoni’s position as a global benchmark in creative education, combining academic excellence, creativity, and strong industry integration to meet the evolving demands of the design world.
