EDHEC Global MBA Climbs to 36th Worldwide in 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings

EDHEC Business School’s Global MBA Programme has continued its upward trajectory in the latest QS Global MBA Rankings, rising to 36th worldwide out of more than 400 programmes assessed. The programme has advanced seven places compared with last year’s ranking, confirming its position among the leading MBA programmes globally.

The EDHEC Global MBA also ranks 17th in Europe out of 113 programmes, reflecting its strong performance across the major QS criteria: Employability, Value for Money, Alumni Outcomes, Thought Leadership and Diversity.
 

Strong recognition for value for money and diversity

The full-time MBA programme performs particularly strongly in two areas central to the participant experience: value for money and diversity.

The programme ranks 6th worldwide for Value for Money, with QS assessing return on investment and payback period, reflecting the programme’s capacity to support career progression within an intensive 10-month format.

The programme also ranks 8th worldwide for Diversity, with maximum scores for both international student ratio and student gender ratio. This result reflects the composition of the Global MBA cohort and the international environment in which participants learn, collaborate and develop.  

For Sandra Richez, EDHEC Global MBA Programme Director, the latest QS results recognise both the programme’s current strengths and its continued evolution:

“This ranking reflects the strength of the EDHEC Global MBA: an intensive, international and highly personalised programme designed to help participants make clear, ambitious career moves. It also recognises the continued evolution of the MBA experience, from reinforced career development support to the integration of AI and emerging technologies across the curriculum.”

Continued Progress Across Major Indicators

Career development remains a core strength

Employability represents 40% of the QS Global MBA methodology, combining employer reputation and graduate employment rate. In this category, the EDHEC Global MBA ranks 52nd worldwide and 19th in Europe.

This performance reflects the programme’s focus on career development, supported by Lead360 and CareerSMART, which help participants clarify their objectives, build their leadership capabilities and prepare for the next stage of their professional journey.

Global MBA programme alumnus Tailin Li, who changed geographies and industries thanks in part to the programme, says assistance from the GMBA’s career centre was instrumental.

“The Career Centre helped me structure my career positioning in a systematic way,” he says.  

“From self-assessment and CV refinement to interview preparation and post-interview debriefs, each step was carefully guided.”

According to the latest EDHEC Global MBA career data, 86% of graduates received a job offer within three months of graduation, while 67% changed location, 56% changed industry and 62% changed function after the programme.
 

An international MBA experience in under one year

Delivered in Nice, the EDHEC Global MBA offers an intensive and personalised MBA experience in under one year. Participants combine core strategic courses with electives, a one-month specialisation track, an international learning expedition and a tailored MBA project.

The programme is designed for professionals seeking to broaden their international outlook, develop their leadership approach and prepare for transformative change across functions, sectors or geographies.