Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings 2026: EDHEC consolidates its position in the global Top 30
Firmly established in the global Top 30 for Executive MBAs, EDHEC’s programme has once again confirmed its excellence by securing first place worldwide for alumni satisfaction according to the Financial Times. Ranked 26th globally, EDHEC’s Executive MBA has moved up two places compared with last year.
World No. 1 for alumni satisfaction
The latest Financial Times rankings highlights the excellence of the participant experience and overall alumni satisfaction: EDHEC’s Executive MBA has received the highest overall satisfaction rating awarded by graduates worldwide, with a score of 9.84 out of 10. This recognition is all the more significant as it marks the third time in four years that the programme has achieved the top global ranking for this indicator.
This excellent rating reflects the quality of the experience on offer and the support provided to participants in their personal and professional development. It is largely attributable to a teaching approach that combines academic rigour, personalisation and close interaction with professors, business experts and the dedicated EMBA team. This result also highlights how well the programme aligns with current business challenges and the aspirations of alumni, thanks to a curriculum that is directly relevant to the realities of the professional world.
No. 2 worldwide for the strength of its network
The Financial Times ranking places EDHEC’s Executive MBA in 2nd place worldwide for the strength of its alumni network, which acts as a genuine career accelerator for participants.
In practical terms, this criterion (alumni networking rank) assesses – based on the graduates’ own views – the network’s ability to provide opportunities for career progression, the launch of entrepreneurial ventures, the recruitment of talent, and access to events that foster their professional development.
“The fact that our Executive MBA has been in the global Top 30 for the past four years now is a testament to the academic excellence and consistent quality of our programme,” says Véronique Carresse, Director of EDHEC’s Executive MBA. “Above all, we are proud to have once again been ranked number one in the world for alumni satisfaction. This accolade recognises the richness of the experience on offer and the added value of a programme whose ambition extends far beyond academic teaching: to offer each participant personalised support, a close relationship with our professors and staff, and an environment that enables them to tackle their professional challenges whilst contributing to their company’s strategic objectives.”
