By Gaurav Sarma
Published Oct 17, 2024

Hindustan Times
Education

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Study Art and Design: 6 top global institutions that aspirants can consider 

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in art and design from a globally-known institute? Here are 6 top universities of the world you can consider, as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

Located in London, the Royal College of Art has been ranked number one in QS World Rankings by Subject 2024. The institute is touted to be the world’s largest community of postgraduate-only art and design students, offering opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

The Royal College of Art 

The University of Arts London is the world’s second-best global university for arts and design. There are a total of 6 arts, design, fashion, and media colleges under UAL.

University of the Arts London

Located in New York, The New School is the third-best institute for arts and design studies. It offers study programs liberal arts, performing arts, management, social research, and more. 

The New School

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is located in Providence, United States. It is ranked the fourth-best institute for arts and design studies by QS World Rankings by Subject 2024. It is touted to be among the oldest colleges of art and design in the US.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is located in Cambridge, United States. Ranked fifth among the top global institutes for art and design studies by QS World Rankings by Subject 2024. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Located in New York City, Pratt Institute comes sixth in the list of the world’s top insitutes for art and design studies. It boasts of a faculty and alumni network that include the most renowned artists, designers, and scholars in their fields.

Pratt Institute