Exterior shot of the entrance to SAIC's MacLean Center.

SAIC Rises to Ninth Place in QS World University Rankings for Art & Design

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been ranked ninth out of 223 institutions in the QS World University Rankings for top art and design schools, moving up from last year’s 10th-place position. This recognition reaffirms SAIC’s status among the world’s most prestigious art and design institutions. 

The QS World University Rankings assess colleges and universities worldwide based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact. This year, the methodology was expanded to include sustainability, employment outcomes, and international research networks.