The Rookies has unveiled its 2026 Global School Rankings, and Ringling College of Art and Design is celebrating a banner year among the world’s most exceptional art and design institutions.
Ringling College of Art and Design reclaimed the #1 spot in the world for Motion Graphics for the third time.
The Motion Design program has ranked in the top two colleges in the world for motion graphics for seven years.
The College also ranked #6 in the world for Top Creative Schools, placing in the top three in the U.S. We were ranked #8 in the world and #2 in the U.S. for 3D Animation, #7 in the world and #1 in the U.S. for Concept Art, and #21 in the world and #3 in the U.S. for Game Design and Development.
The College also received top recognition for Production Excellence: #12 in the world and #2 in the U.S. for 3D Animation, #4 in the world and #1 in the U.S. for Console Games, and #5 in the world and #1 in the U.S. for Immersive Media.
Since 2015, The Rookies has provided trusted, industry-respected rankings that celebrate excellence in creative education and showcase the next generation of artistic talent. A panel of industry-leading professionals determines The Rookies’ official rankings by evaluating student work across categories, including creative and technical skill, presentation quality, diversity of projects, and employment potential. Learn more about the 2026 rankings and explore student work from Ringling’s award-winning programs on The Rookies website.
