NABA climbs to #41, into the TOP 50 in the QS World University Rankings® by Subject, remaining the #1 Italian Fine Arts Academy.
Istituto Marangoni climbs up significantly, to #45, and makes the TOP 50, in the QS Rankings!
Instituto Marangoni climbs significantly, in the main QS indicators in:
- Overall Score 67.7
- Academic Reputation 67.3
- Employer (Industry) Reputation to 71.4
Domus Academy also climbs into the TOP 100 and ranks in the top 3% worldwide as one of the TOP Design schools in the world.
A milestone for Istituto Marangoni, NABA, and Domus Academy that places Italy firmly as a top destination on the world map of creative education. A testimony that Italian design schools are actively setting the standard in Art & Design.
The results represent a significant leap forward compared to their previous rankings within the broader top 100, reflecting years of dedicated work towards strengthening academic programs, international reach, and industry relevance.
Particularly notable is the significant rise in Employer Reputation — a key indicator of QS, reflecting how highly the global creative industries evaluate alumni of Art & Design education. Istituto Marangoni’s score in this area surged from 51.4 to 71.4, while NABA’s continued recognition from international recruiters has been a decisive factor throughout the institution’s sixth consecutive year in the ranking. This change in the indicators tells a clear story: employers worldwide actively seek graduates from Art & Design schools in the top rankings of QS, convinced of the schools’ preparation of the students, their creativity, and professional maturity.
QS World University Rankings® by Subject, one of the most authoritative and competitive global benchmarks in higher education, analyzes over 6,200 institutions across 166 countries each year. Securing a place in the top rankings in such a selective field is a distinction that few institutions worldwide can claim.
These results reflect long-term investments in academic excellence, industry partnerships, and the quality of creative education in fashion, design, and art — positioning the schools as true global leaders in shaping the next generation of creative talent, and source of well-deserved pride for Italian creative education overall.
