Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 1 April 2026 – 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.”
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.
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.

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