QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2026: ISTITUTO MARANGONI ENTERS THE GLOBAL TOP 50 FOR ART & DESIGN (#45)

Karmen Parker
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Istituto Marangoni has achieved a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, entering the Top 50 institutions worldwide for the first time in the Art & Design category, ranking #45.

This new result marks a notable advancement compared to previous editions of the ranking, where the institute was positioned within the global Top 100. Moving from the Top 100 bracket to 45th place reflects a consistent growth trajectory and an increasingly strong recognition of the academic value and quality of education delivered by Istituto Marangoni.

The improvement is also clearly reflected in the ranking’s key indicators. The Overall Indicator shows a significant increase, rising from 61.2 to 67.7, while Academic Reputation improves from 62.3 to 67.3, highlighting the institute’s growing recognition within the international academic community. Particularly noteworthy is the rise in the Employer (Industry) Reputation Indicator, which increases from 51.4 to 71.4—one of the most substantial improvements recorded. This result confirms Istituto Marangoni’s strong connection with the creative industries and its ability to prepare highly qualified professionals who are ready to successfully enter the workforce.

The achievement in the QS Ranking 2026 is the result of a sustained and strategic commitment, with Istituto Marangoni investing in innovation, academic development, and the continuous enhancement of its educational offering, while maintaining close dialogue with leading stakeholders across the fashion, design, and creative sectors.

“Entering the global Top 50 of the QS Ranking represents an extremely significant milestone for us,” commented Stefania Valenti, Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni. “The substantial increase in Employer Reputation in particular demonstrates how strongly our educational model is recognised and valued by the industry, which continues to select our graduates for their preparation, creativity, and contemporary vision.”

This positioning further consolidates Istituto Marangoni’s role as a global benchmark in creative education, confirming the institute’s ability to continuously evolve in response to the needs of an ever-changing industry.

About Istituto Marangoni

Founded in 1935 in Milan as the Istituto Artistico dell’Abbigliamento Marangoni, Istituto Marangoni boasts over 90 years of success in training top professionals in the worlds of fashion, design, and luxury. With a legacy spanning four generations of students from five continents, it has been the launching pad for more than 45,000 luxury industry professionals, including names such as Domenico Dolce, Alessandro Sartori, Gilda Ambrosio, Julie de Libran, Dario Vitale, Francesca Nicoletti, and Rahul Mishra.

According to recent research by Doxa, the Group records a significant employability rate of 91%, further confirming the quality of its educational programs and the high level of preparation of its graduates. Today, Istituto Marangoni welcomes approximately 5,000 students each year from 108 different countries across its schools in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai, Riyadh, Miami*, and Shenzhen*—all key international capitals of fashion, design, and luxury.

Istituto Marangoni is ranked 45th globally in its field, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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