Top Design Colleges in the World: Ranking, Overall Score and Fees
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Want to study design at the top design colleges of the world? Then don't worry; we have created a list of the top 15 design colleges in the world along with their fees and locations. Read in detail to know more.
Top Design Colleges in the World
Dreaming of a career in design abroad and confused about which college to choose? Choosing a Design college abroad takes a lot of hard work. First of all, we must know the top design colleges of the world and their admission process, fees, etc. Studying design abroad opens up many opportunities, gives exposure, good placement and networking.Â
Based on the QS World University Rankings, Royal College of Art, London is at the top, University of the Arts London (UAL) is at second position and The New School, New York City and Paris is at third position.
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India ranks at 81st worldwide based on the QS World University Rankings. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), IDC, ranks at 101-150.Â
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Top Design Colleges in the World
Check out the top design colleges in the world on the basis of QS World University Rankings. Royal College of Art, United Kingdom, is at the top.Â
| Rank | University | City | Country | Overall Score |
| 1 | Royal College of Art (RCA) | London | United Kingdom | 98.5 |
| 2 | University of the Arts London (UAL) | London | United Kingdom | 95.5 |
| 3 | The New School, New York City and Paris | New York City (and Paris) | United States | 93.3 |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) | Providence | United States | 93.2 |
| 5 | Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, New York | United States | 87.5 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Cambridge, MA | United States | 84.8 |
| 7 | Politecnico di Milano | Milan | Italy | 83.3 |
| 8 | Glasgow School of Art (GSA) | Glasgow | United Kingdom | 82.9 |
| 9 | Aalto University | Espoo (Helsinki area) | Finland | 82.3 |
| 10 | Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) | Eindhoven | Netherlands | 81.1 |
| 11 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) | Chicago | United States | 78.9 |
| 12 | ArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena, CA | United States | 78.6 |
| 13 | Delft University of Technology | Delft | Netherlands | 77.9 |
| 14 | Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) | Beijing | China | 76.4 |
| 15 | Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) | Savannah, GA | United States | 76.2 |
Fees for Top Design Colleges Worldwide
The following shows the tuition fees for Top Design Colleges. Please note that these fees are approximate, and candidates must verify with Design Colleges.
| Rank | University | Approx. Annual Tuition (international)Â |
| 1 | Royal College of Art | £33,500-£41,000 (PG only; some sources cite a wider £26,950-£47,000 range) |
| 2 | University of the Arts London | £30,890 (UG and standard 1-yr PG), up to £39,690 for 2-yr PG |
| 3 | The New School / Parsons | Roughly $60,000+ tuition; around $93,000 total annual cost of attendance |
| 4 | Rhode Island School of Design | Approx. $65,700 tuition and fees; total COA around $86,000 on campus |
| 5 | Pratt Institute | Approx. $64,000 tuition and fees; COA around $83,500 on campus. Graduate programmes bill $2,310 per credit |
| 6 | MIT | Approx. $65,000Â |
| 7 | Politecnico di Milano | €900-€4,000 at undergraduate level, income-scaled and identical for EU and non-EU students; PG design often €4,000-€8,000 |
| 8 | Glasgow School of Art | From roughly $25,700 (about £20,000) for international students |
| 9 | Aalto University | €12,000-€15,000 per year for non-EU students; free for EU/EEA |
| 10 | Design Academy Eindhoven | €12,449 (bachelor's) and €19,762 (master's) institutional rate for non-EU/EEA students; €2,694 statutory rate for EU/EEA |
| 11 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Approx. $56,700 tuition and fees; COA around $79,000 on campus |
| 12 | ArtCenter College of Design | $28,681 per term (UG) and $30,312 per term (PG), with three terms per year |
| 13 | Delft University of Technology | €18,175 (bachelor's) and €23,404 (master's) institutional rate; approx. €2,700 statutory rate for EU/EEA |
| 14 | Central Academy of Fine Arts | Roughly CNY 40,000-60,000 (about $5,500-$8,500)Â |
| 15 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Roughly $41,000-$42,000 tuition |
How to apply to Design Colleges Abroad?
The process of applying to universities abroad for fashion design depends on how applications are accepted. UG applications are accepted through a common application portal like the Common App or Coalition App in USA and through UCAS in UK. It is very important that candidates must thoriroughly check the application and admission process before applying.
The steps are common and they are as follows:
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Log on to website and register.
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Once you get your credentials, log on to the application and submit all the details.
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Attach relevant documents, save and submit the application.
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Check all your details and apply.
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Pay the application fee and take a printout.
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