Top 10 business schools in Europe, according to FT rankings

Europe is home to some of the world’s most prestigious business schools, offering top-tier education, cutting-edge research, and exceptional career opportunities. These institutions are renowned for shaping the leaders of tomorrow, providing a global perspective, and fostering innovation across industries.

Here’s a look at the top business schools ranked by Financial Times in Europe.

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INSEAD

INSEAD is a leading global business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and the UAE. It holds impressive rankings across various programs, securing the top spot in the 2024 European rankings for MBA and Custom Executive Education programs, as well as ranking 3rd in the Master in Management (MiM) category.

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HEC Paris

Founded in 1881, specializing in management education and research, HEC Paris offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow: Masters’ programs, Summer School, MBA, PhD, Executive MBA, TRIUM Global Executive MBA, open-enrolment and custom executive education programs.ALSO READ: Central Europe to outpace Anglosphere in growth as study destinationHEC Paris boasts 108 research professors, 4,500 students, and 8,000 managers and executives in training each year.

London Business School

London Business School (LBS) continues to showcase its excellence in business education, maintaining a strong presence in global rankings. For 2024, the school is ranked 8th for its Executive MBA (EMBA) program in Europe, while its Executive Custom Programs and Executive Open Programs hold impressive positions at 6th and 2nd, respectively. The school’s flagship MBA program is ranked 4th in Europe for 2024, and its Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 5th.

IESE Business School

IESE Business School has consistently ranked highly in recent years. In 2024, its Executive MBA (EMBA) program is ranked 2nd in Europe, with both its Executive Custom and Executive Open programs also securing the 2nd spot. The MBA program is ranked 3rd in Europe, while its Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 15th. The school’s rankings have shown strong performance over the years, moving from 6th in 2022 to 3rd in 2023, and holding 4th place in 2024.

ESCP Business School

ESCP Business School has earned strong rankings across various programs in 2024. Its Executive MBA (EMBA) program is ranked 1st in Europe, while the Executive Custom and Executive Open programs are ranked 9th and 12th, respectively. The MBA program holds the 8th position in Europe, and its Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 5th.

SDA Bocconi School of Management

Founded in 1902 in Milan, Bocconi is a European teaching and research university of global standing in the social sciences and more specifically in the fields of economics, management, finance, Artificial Intelligence, computer and data science, political science and legal studies. Bocconi has an Undergraduate School, a Graduate School, a School of Law and a PhD School. Moreover, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers a wide range of post-experience management education programs, from MBAs to Executive Specialized Masters.

Edhec Business School

EDHEC Business School is ranked 15th in Europe for its Executive MBA (EMBA) program and 12th for Executive Custom programs, while its Executive Open programs are ranked 5th. The MBA program holds the 15th spot, and the Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 4th. The school has maintained a consistent performance, with ranks of 7th in both 2022 and 2023, and 7th again in 2024. Located in France, EDHEC’s three-year average rank is 7th.

Essec Business School

ESSEC Business School is ranked 23rd in Europe for its Executive MBA (EMBA) program, 8th for Executive Custom programs, and 11th for Executive Open programs. Its MBA program holds the 14th position, while the Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 9th. The school has improved its ranking from 9th in 2022 and 2023 to 8th in 2024. With campuses in France, Singapore, and Morocco, ESSEC’s three-year average rank is 9th.

University of St Gallen

The University of St. Gallen, located in Switzerland, has shown strong performance across various programs. Its Executive MBA (EMBA) program is ranked 20th in Europe, while the Executive Custom and Executive Open programs are ranked 16th and 13th, respectively. The MBA program holds the 20th position, but the Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 1st in Europe. The university’s rankings have slightly declined from 5th in 2022 and 6th in 2023 to 9th in 2024, with a three-year average rank of 7th.

IE Business School

IE Business School, located in Spain, has consistently ranked well across its programs. Its Executive MBA (EMBA) program is ranked 11th in Europe, while its Executive Open programs are ranked 9th. The MBA program holds the 7th position, though the Master in Management (MiM) program is ranked 19th. The school’s overall rankings have been stable, moving from 10th in 2022 to 8th in 2023, and then to 10th in 2024. With a three-year average rank of 9th, IE Business School maintains a strong reputation in Europe.