QS World University Rankings for Art and Design 2026 | TopUniversities

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design

Discover the top universities around the world for studying art & design according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Royal College of Art is the top university in the world for art & design this year, one of over 300 institutions from around the world to be included in the ranking.

As with the Royal College of Art, many of the top-ranked universities are specialist institutions, including second-placed University of the Arts London and fourth-placed Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Royal College of Art is the top university in the world for art & design this year, one of over 300 institutions from around the world to be included in the ranking.

As with the Royal College of Art, many of the top-ranked universities are specialist institutions, including second-placed University of the Arts London and fourth-placed Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design

Discover the top universities around the world for studying art & design according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

Royal College of Art is the top university in the world for art & design this year, one of over 300 institutions from around the world to be included in the ranking.

As with the Royal College of Art, many of the top-ranked universities are specialist institutions, including second-placed University of the Arts London and fourth-placed Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Royal College of Art is the top university in the world for art & design this year, one of over 300 institutions from around the world to be included in the ranking.

As with the Royal College of Art, many of the top-ranked universities are specialist institutions, including second-placed University of the Arts London and fourth-placed Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Royal College of Art is the top university in the world for art & design this year, one of over 300 institutions from around the world to be included in the ranking.

As with the Royal College of Art, many of the top-ranked universities are specialist institutions, including second-placed University of the Arts London and fourth-placed Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

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Published on: 25 March 2026

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