EDHEC and IESE secure top global rankings from Financial Times

The Financial Times has released new rankings highlighting the performance of leading business schools.

EDHEC Business School ranked third globally and first in France in the ‘Business School Research with Impact’ rankings. This metric evaluates how management research influences corporate practices and public policy through dimensions such as practitioner publications, policy citations, external funding, and pedagogical case studies. EDHEC’s model focuses on transforming academic research into practical industrial solutions.

In the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, IESE Business School’s Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) placed third in the world. The program was noted for its career impact, ranking ninth globally for career progression. IESE also received high marks for student satisfaction, international diversity, and the professional seniority of its cohort.