On October 31, 2025, The Rookies, a leading global authority in creative education, released the The Rookies Global School Rankings 2025. Jilin Animation Institute (JAI) was ranked 41st worldwide (Top 50 Creative Schools #41 Worldwide) in its first appearance on the list, becoming the first higher education institution from China to be included in this prestigious ranking.
In the 2025 rankings, Jilin Animation Institute achieved outstanding results across multiple disciplines:
Architectural Visualisation – Ranked 10th worldwide
Concept Art – Ranked 19th worldwide
Game Design & Development – Ranked 33rd worldwide
Graphic Design – Ranked 8th worldwide
Immersive Media – Ranked 3rd worldwide
These achievements reflect Jilin Animation Institute’s strong capabilities in creative education, industry-oriented teaching, and international talent cultivation.
Original announcement:https://educator.therookies.co/the-2025-rookies-global-school-rankings-are-live/?ref=rookies-educator-newsletter
