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Nova SBE achieves 2nd place in Financial Times global management ranking
Five Portuguese business schools have been recognized in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking. The Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) achieved a historic second-place global ranking, climbing two positions from the previous year. This placement puts Nova SBE ahead of prestigious institutions such as INSEAD, HEC Paris, and London Business School.
Nova SBE reported high performance metrics, including a 9.53 out of 10 score for alumni overall satisfaction and a 7th place global ranking for its Career Service. The school has seen significant growth, rising from 23rd place to 2nd in just five years.
Additionally, the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics saw its Management Master's program rise to 25th place globally, its highest ranking to date. The program reported a 97% employability rate within three months of graduation and an alumni satisfaction score of 9.37 out of 10. Other Portuguese institutions represented in the top 100 include Iscte Business School, Católica-Porto SBE, and a debut from ISEG.
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Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics · Financial Times · Nova School of Business and Economics · Pedro Oliveira · Portugal
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Católica Lisbon SBE's Management Master's program rose to 25th place globally. hrportugal.sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Católica Lisbon SBE alumni satisfaction was rated at 9.37 out of 10.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nova SBE rose two positions in the ranking compared to the previous year. hrportugal.sapo.pt · eco.sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Católica Lisbon SBE reported a 97% employability rate three months after completion.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nova SBE alumni gave the program an overall satisfaction score of 9.53 out of 10. hrportugal.sapo.pt · eco.sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nova SBE's Career Service Rank reached 7th place globally. hrportugal.sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Financial Times released its 2026 Masters in Management ranking. hrportugal.sapo.pt · eco.sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nova SBE's International Management Master's program ranked 2nd globally. hrportugal.sapo.pt · eco.sapo.pt