EDHEC Global MBA Rises to 43rd Worldwide in 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings
EDHEC Global MBA ranks 43rd worldwide in the QS Global MBA Rankings, excelling in value for money, diversity, and career impact.
EDHEC Business School’s Global MBA Programme has strengthened its position in the latest QS Global MBA Rankings, advancing four places compared to last year’s instalment. At 43rd worldwide out of 390 programmes assessed, the programme confirms its steady upward trajectory, taking its place among the top 11% of MBAs globally.
Sterling Results in Value for Money and Diversity
The QS ranking evaluates MBAs on five criteria: Employability, Value for Money, Entrepreneurship & Alumni Outcomes, Thought Leadership and Diversity. EDHEC achieved notable recognition in Value for Money, placing 7th worldwide for return on investment and payback time. The Global MBA Programme also ranked 13th globally for Diversity, supported by perfect scores for gender balance and a consistently international class profile.
“The MBA gave me exposure to diverse cultures and industries. It taught me how to navigate challenges and communicate effectively in a global context,” alumna Stephanie Brooks, Class of 2024, reflects.
“Leadership in a global environment is vastly different. Working with people from diverse industries and cultural backgrounds gave me insights I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”
Progress Across Major Indicators
Further progress was noted in entrepreneurship outcomes and in the recognition of faculty research impact, adding to the momentum seen across successive QS evaluations. Together, these advances reinforce the programme’s positioning as both academically robust and professionally transformative.
“These rankings confirm the programme's strengths: a rapid return on investment, a vibrant and diverse cohort, and an academic environment that equips participants to have a lasting global impact,” says Sandra Richez, EDHEC Global MBA Programme Director.
A Distinctive Programme Profile
The EDHEC Global MBA is defined by its intensive 10-month format and by the people it brings together. Participants arrive with years of professional and international experience, and they share an ambition to grow as leaders while shaping more sustainable business practices.
Selection goes beyond academic ability. Candidates are chosen for their intellectual curiosity, their capacity for critical thinking, and their readiness to work across cultures with both rigour and empathy. The cohort is also marked by an entrepreneurial outlook, which is essential in an environment where innovation and adaptability drive impact.
Tthese attributes mirror EDHEC’s larger vision: developing leaders who combine professional performance with a sense of responsibility for future generations. This perspective is embedded in the school’s Generations 2050 strategy and reflected throughout the MBA experience—from its international diversity to its strong career orientation and, as attested by its Sustainable Impact Challenge, its focus on sustainability and innovation.
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