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IED among the Top Design Schools 2026 according to Calibre Careers: european Network, industry connections and educational excellence
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08 June 2026
The value of contemporary education is measured against three fundamental assets: the ability to operate within an international landscape, an intrinsic connection with the job market, and the authority validated by global rankings.
In the 2026 edition of its list of Top Design Schools, Calibre Careers outlined the ecosystem of IED – Istituto Europeo di Design by drawing attention precisely to these competitive factors.
Drawing on the reputation data from the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the recruitment and market trends platform identified three interconnected strengths that define IED’s real impact on the careers of future designers:
The strategic value of the european Network
With campuses across Italy and Spain, IED is recognised as one of the most extensive and integrated educational Networks in Europe. This multinational structure provides students with direct access to diverse creative ecosystems and markets throughout their academic journey.
Direct connection with Industry
Calibre Careers validates the balance between strong design education and close collaboration with companies. A teaching approach based on real briefs and projects developed alongside brands prepares professionals who are ready to enter the global market.
Excellence across key Design areas
Its inclusion in the 2026 list confirms the high-quality standards achieved by the Network in both traditional disciplines and emerging digital languages.
Being included among the best design schools for 2026 is therefore not an isolated achievement, but rather the direct result of an educational model that has always been built upon international mobility and continuous dialogue with the industrial sector.
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