ESCP maintains its place among the best in business education

For the third consecutive year, ESCP Business School is ranked among the top 5 business schools in Europe according to the 2024 Financial Times ranking. Earning 5th place out of the top 100 schools ranked, ESCP reaffirms its standing as a European and global leader for excellence in business education.

Inside the FT European Business School ranking: where ESCP programmes shine

The 2024 FT European Business School ranking is based on a cumulative score, reflecting ESCP's outstanding performance across the four FT programme rankings: Master in Management (MiM), Executive MBA (EMBA), Executive Education (EXED), and MBA.

Executive MBA: #1 in Europe, #2 globally

For the 2nd year in a row, ESCP’s EMBA ranked #1 in Europe and holds the top position in every country where our campuses are located. At #2 in the world, the ESCP EMBA stands out for career progression, international course experience and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), integrating sustainability and ethical leadership into every course through alignment with Sustainable Development Goals.

Master in Management: #5 in Europe, #6 globally

In the 2024 FT ranking, ESCP’s flagship Master in Management earned 5th place in Europe and 6th globally, with the excellence of the ESCP Master in Management programme recognised across our campus countries. In this year’s ranking, ESCP has come in 1st in the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Poland as well as 4th in France. Since 2010, ESCP’s Master in Management programme has consistently ranked among the top 10 programmes worldwide in the annual Financial Times Master in Management ranking.

Executive Education: Ranked #9 and #12 in Europe for Custom and Open Programmes

In the broader category of Executive Education (EXED), ESCP’s Executive Education Custom & Open programmes rank among the top 12 in Europe in the 2024 Financial Times ranking. Earning 9th and 12th in Europe respectively, this year’s rankings celebrated ESCP’s leadership in criteria such as aims achieved, the diversity of faculty and participants, and future use, with a significant percentage of participants intending to reuse the same school for custom learning in the future.

MBA: #8 in Europe with top scores in diversity and value

This year, ESCP’s MBA programme maintained its position at #8 in Europe. The ranking showcased ESCP's commitment to international business education, achieving 3rd place for international course experience and an impressive 2nd in value for money. ESCP also ranked 1st for the diversity of sectors the students worked in at the time of admission and is one of only 3 schools to have a 50-50 split of men and women.

A standout year of international excellence

2024 was an exceptional year for ESCP across all FT rankings. Though not calculated in the cumulative score, this year’s Masters in Finance ranking saw ESCP maintain its position as the global leader, earning 1st place in the ranking for the second year in a row. ESCP’s Master in Finance excelled across the board, particularly in alumni network and career services where it was ranked 1st, with an impressive 100% of graduates securing employment within three months of graduation.

ESCP’s multicultural values and global perspective are also reflected in the recognition it has received. Across its programmes, the school continues to stand out for its international course experience and faculty diversity, with 92% of ESCP faculty being international.

Building on a legacy of leadership and innovation

Building on its long-standing tradition of excellence, ESCP continues to lead in global business education. The exceptional results across the 2024 Financial Times rankings both highlight and reflect ESCP’s values and commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders to lead with integrity and vision in a rapidly evolving world.

Since our founding in 1819, ESCP Business School has been dedicated to delivering an exceptional business education rooted in European values of humanism and multiculturalism. The outstanding results in the 2024 Financial Times rankings reflect the unwavering commitment of our global community. As we look ahead, these values will guide us in embracing new technologies and innovative methods to meet society's evolving needs.

Prof. Léon Laulusa
Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School

Our top priority as educators is to develop leaders who are prepared for impactful careers in the global workforce. ESCP’s strong performance across career criteria in the FT rankings, from career progression to value for money and employment post-graduation, underscores the excellence of an ESCP education. ESCP’s consistent placement among the top business schools in Europe is a reflection of the dedication of our faculty and staff, the achievements of our students, and the trust of our alumni and corporate partners. Thank you to the entire ESCP community who made these excellent results possible.

Prof. Francesco Rattalino
Executive Vice-President and Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Experience

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