ESCP Business School ranks 8th in Europe and 22nd worldwide in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking

ESCP’s MBA ranks 8th in Europe and 22nd worldwide in the Financial Times annual ranking of the top 100 MBA programmes, placing it among the top business schools globally. The programme ranks 1st across Germany, Italy and Poland, 3rd in the United Kingdom and France, and 4th in Spain. ESCP’s MBA stands out for its international profile. The programme ranks 1st globally for international course experience, with a strong multicultural experience that prepares participants for global careers. Students gain hands-on experience through two company consultancy projects that take place in two different countries, and typically study on at least two ESCP campuses across Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin and Paris. This international focus is further enforced by the programme’s highly diverse student body. “This result confirms ESCP’s position as a truly global business school, rooted in Europe and recognised worldwide. Ranking 22nd globally in the Financial Times MBA ranking reflects our long-standing commitment to academic excellence, international collaboration and responsible leadership,” says Prof. Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School. Designed to help mid-level professionals seeking to accelerate or transform their careers, the ESCP MBA offers a flexible format tailored to students’ lifestyles and ambitions. Available on campus, online, or in a hybrid format, the programme can be completed in up to 22 months and offers a choice of four specialisations: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Luxury, or Fintech & Innovation. The ESCP MBA also performed strongly on sustainability criteria, ranking 4th globally for ESG and net zero teaching. ESCP embeds ESG principles across the core curriculum, with a strong focus on sustainability & entrepreneurship. “Our focus is on delivering rigorous, relevant education that enables professionals to succeed in a rapidly changing global environment. The FT results highlight the strength of the ESCP MBA experience, from the international classroom and flexible learning formats to the tangible career outcomes our graduates achieve,” says Prof. Francesco Rattalino, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Experience at ESCP Business School. In the 2026 ranking, ESCP was ranked 5th globally for value for money, and 100% of MBA graduates were employed within three months of graduation, according to the FT. “The ESCP MBA is designed to prepare leaders who can operate confidently across borders and navigate complexity with a strong sense of responsibility. This recognition from the FT reflects the coherence of our approach, combining human-centred learning as a driver for critical thinking, international exposure and academic rigour,” says Prof. Benoît Heilbrunn, Associate Dean of the MBA programme at ESCP Business School. To learn more about ESCP’s MBA, visit: https://escp.eu/programmes/MBA About ESCP Business School ESCP Business School was founded in 1819, making it the world’s oldest business school. Throughout its 200-year history, ESCP has remained committed to educating accountable, bold and creative leaders who launch trends, bring new solutions and initiate the codes of tomorrow. ESCP’s six campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw are the stepping stones that allow students to experience ESCP’s European approach to management grounded in multiculturalism. Every year, ESCP welcomes 11,000+ students and 6,000+ managers from 140 different nationalities. Its strength lies in its many business training programmes, both general and specialised (Bachelor, Master, MBA, Executive MBA, PhD and Executive Education), all of which include a multi-campus experience. With innovation as its cornerstone, ESCP is accelerating academic research and business education to forge new pathways for a better future for all. It all starts here. Website: www.escp.eu Follow us on LinkedIn: @ESCP Business School and @ESCP Research&Impact (Disclaimer: The above content is a press release and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI