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Rankings and accreditations

Imperial is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and the Business School is a key player in business education, offering a full range of courses and degrees.

In this area, find out the key statistics related to the Business School's operations and discover where it places in the most prestigious global rankings. 

Accreditations

Imperial Business School is among just one per cent of business schools worldwide to have been accredited by the three largest, and most influential, business school accreditation associations: AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. We are also one of the first business schools to receive a department level Bronze Athena SWAN award from the Equality Challenge Unit, in recognition of our commitment to tackling gender inequality in higher education.

To receive a copy of our Athena SWAN Bronze Award application, please contact our Education Quality Team.

Rankings

The strength of our teaching is reflected by our high position in rankings. Imperial has consistently ranked in the top five business schools in Europe.

QS

QS World University Rankings 2026

World University Rankings, 2025

  • 1st in Europe 
  • 2nd in the world

Executive MBA, 2025 (published in April 2025)

  • 9th in Europe
  • 16th in the world

Online MBA, 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 1st in Europe
  • 1st  in the world

Global MBA (Full-Time MBA), 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 8th in Europe
  • 19th in the world

MSc Marketing (Strategic Marketing), 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 5th in Europe
  • 7th in the world

MSc Management, 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 8th in Europe
  • 9th  in the world

MSc Finance, 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 8th in Europe
  • 14th in the world

MSc Business Analytics, 2026 (published in September 2025)

  • 4th in Europe
  • 8th in the world

Financial Times

Financial Times Rankings

Full-Time MBA, 2025 (published in February 2025)

  • 12th in Europe
  • 38th in the world

Masters in Finance, 2025 (published in June 2025)

  • 13th in Europe
  • 16th in the world

Online MBA, 2025 (published March 2025)

  • 2nd in Europe
  • 2nd in the world

Masters in Management, 2025 (published in September 2025)

  • 40th in Europe
  • 47th in the world

European Business School, 2025 (published in December 2025)

  • 39th