IED Ranked Among the World's Best Fashion Schools in 2025

Date

09 September 2025

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) has been named one of the top 20 fashion schools worldwide, securing 16th place in the prestigious 2025 ranking by CeoWorld Magazine.

This remarkable achievement reaffirms IED’s standing as a centre of excellence within the international fashion landscape.

The ranking is based on key criteria including academic reputationgraduate employment ratesrecruiter feedback, and the global influence of the institution’s brand. It highlights IED’s innovative and multidisciplinary approach, which equips students to tackle the evolving challenges of today’s fashion industry.

With campuses in strategically important cities in Europe and abroad, IED remains a leading destination for aspiring fashion professionals – from design and communication to marketing and styling.

This recognition further cements IED’s role as an international benchmark in creative education and fashion design, thanks to its forward-thinking teaching methodsstrong ties with industry, and a global alumni network working at the highest levels of the profession.

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