Milan,
27th March 2026 : Istituto Marangoni is placed at #45 worldwide in the Art &
Design category at the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This holds
the record of the school's highest position to date and is a significant
advance from its previous standing within the global Top 100.
The
new QS Ranking 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
increased from 51.4 to 71.4. 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 design education, while
maintaining close dialogue with leading stakeholders across the fashion,
design, and creative sectors. Istituo Marangoni offers design programmes like
Interior Design, Visual Design, Fashion Design & Product Design.
“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.” She added.
Entry
into the global Top 50 is not only a prestigious achievement, but also an
international recognition of an educational model that successfully combines
academic excellence, creativity, and strong integration with the professional
world.
Launched
in 2017, Istituto Marangoni’s Mumbai campus continues to strengthen its
presence in one of the world’s most dynamic creative markets, nurturing a new
generation of Indian fashion and design talent. Strategically located at Ceejay
House in Worli, in the heart of the city’s luxury and creative ecosystem, the
campus is uniquely positioned to offer students direct access to industry and
cultural hubs.
Blending
global training with strong industry exposure, Istituto Marangoni’s Mumbai campus
offers a curated mix of programmes across Fashion Design, Fashion Styling,
Fashion Business, Interior Design, Product Design, as well as Visual Design,
amongst others. It provides students with a direct pathway between India’s
evolving creative landscape and the international stage through opportunities
such as global course progressions and industry placements. Students begin at
Mumbai and then can explore cross-school opportunities at Milan, Florence,
Paris, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Riyadh, Miami*, and Shenzhen*.
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.
*
Licensed schools
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