The 2025 Rookies Global School Rankings Are Live

We’re excited to share the results of the 2025 Rookies Global School Rankings, our annual review of the world’s leading creative schools.

These rankings reflect real student outcomes. They recognise institutions that not only teach creative skills, but consistently help students build industry-ready portfolios that stand out.

To those schools that earned a top position, congratulations. This is a direct result of the time, care, and mentorship you invest in your students.

To those not ranked this year, we acknowledge the important work you continue to do. The creative industries are evolving rapidly, and so is the talent pipeline. Every step forward matters.

This year’s rankings were based on:

• 6,577 student portfolio entries
• 132 judges from leading studios
• 486 schools represented
• 104 countries
• Over 131,000 creative uploads reviewed

View the 2025 results

See where your school stands. Explore the rankings by discipline, discover this year’s standout performers, and celebrate the progress being made across the global education community.