QS Global MBA rankings 2025: Top 10 global management institutes
The QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 have been released and, once again, a few of the world's greatest institutions of learning have shown their worth when it comes to business learning.In the forefront stands the Stanford Graduate School of Business, which is based in California, United States, and has a score of 100.The rankings show continued dominance by the United States, with four institutions in the top five. Stanford secured the top position with a perfect score, maintaining its global reputation for excellence.Wharton and Harvard followed closely, demonstrating the strength of Ivy League education in business. MIT's Sloan School also proved its merit with a nearly perfect score.Europe made a strong showing, with London Business School and HEC Paris placing in the top six.advertisementCheck out the top 10 b-schools in the world here:1. STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Stanford is ranked number one in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 with a score of 100. Located in Silicon Valley, the university is known for having good relationships with the tech industry and a great focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
2. WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAWharton stands second with a score of 99.8. It is famous for its intense finance courses and international business studies and is highly sought after by MBA candidates. It has a fantastic range of electives and specialisations and an alumni network in over 150 nations.
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3. HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATESHarvard, a stalwart in business school leadership, places third at 99.4. It is renowned for its case method approach, which provides a hands-on learning experience. Harvard alumni include numerous world CEOs and entrepreneurs, and so it is every business leader's dream to gain leadership training there.
4. MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATESSloan is fourth at 99.2 and is renowned for its excellence in analytics, technology, and innovation. Sloan boasts a strong research foundation and is highly aligned with MIT's overall emphasis on science and engineering. Sloan draws students who wish to combine management skills with technical expertise.
5. UK LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL - LONDON, UKLBS is the world's fifth, at 98.8, and the highest-rated European business school. It is in the heart of London, and hence provides students with convenient access to corporate and financial firms. It is renowned for having multicultural students, a flexible course format, and global networking possibilities.
6. HEC PARIS - PARIS, FRANCEHEC Paris closely follows with a score of 98.6. The school is extremely strong in business education with excellent programmes in management, finance, and entrepreneurship. It is among the leading schools in France and has strong industry connections in Europe.
7. CAMBRIDGE JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL - CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOMJudge Business School ranks seventh with a score of 97.4. It is renowned for academic brilliance and close association with the University of Cambridge. Judge boasts a one-year MBA programme that combines theory and practice, perfect for professionals who want to fast-track their careers within a short span of time.
advertisement8. COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL - NEW YORK, UNITED STATESColumbia is eighth at 96.9. It is based in Manhattan and offers students global finance and access to industry leaders. Columbia is strong in marketing, strategy, and investment banking and is closely affiliated with Wall Street firms.
9. IE BUSINESS SCHOOL - SEGOVIA, SPAINIE Business School is ranked ninth with 96.7. It is recognised for innovation in online education and an emphasis on international business and entrepreneurship. The global faculty and adaptive programme structures of IE draw working professionals.
10. IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL - BARCELONA, SPAINIESE completes the top ten with 96.4. A part of the University of Navarra, IESE is well renowned for its ethical business education. With campuses in Europe, America, and Africa, it provides a global MBA experience with an emphasis on responsible leadership.
advertisementQS ranks universities based on a comprehensive set of criteria, which includes:Academic reputationFaculty-student ratioCitations per paperPapers per facultyInternational research networkEmployer reputationProportion of international faculty and studentsInbound and outbound exchangeFaculty with PhDsThe QS MBA rankings continue to guide students worldwide, helping them choose top institutions that offer strong academics, global exposure, and career advancement.
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