LCF ranked number 1 in Europe and the UK in CEOWORLD’s Best Fashion Schools in the World Rankings 2026

London College of Fashion (LCF), UAL has been ranked number 1 in Europe and the UK in the CEOWORLD Best Fashion Schools in the World Rankings 2026, placing third globally.

Parsons School of Design took the top position worldwide, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) second, while our fellow UAL college, Central Saint Martins, also featured in the top five.

The CEOWORLD Best Fashion Schools in the World Rankings 2026 are based on a study of more than 250,000 fashion executives, graduates, global fashion influencers, industry professionals, academics, employers and recruiters.

The 2026 rankings assess institutions against seven weighted indicators designed to measure institutional quality, influence and industry reputation:

• Perceived Global Brand Influence
• Academic Reputation
• Recruiters’ Responses
• Employers’ Feedback
• Job Placement Rate
• Admission Eligibility
• Specialisation

Andrew Teverson, Provost of LCF, said:

“Being recognised by CEOWORLD as number 1 in Europe and the UK, and third globally, is a testament to the dedication of our staff and students who use fashion business, media and design to shape culture, economics, and society. This result builds on evidence which shows our graduates not only receive a world-class education but that a higher percentage of our graduates go on to found or co-found their own business than from any other UK university.”

The result reflects LCF’s global reputation and the impact of its community of students, staff and graduates across fashion and the wider creative industries.

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