Financial Times 2026 MBA Ranking: ESSEC ascends to 24th Worldwide

The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026 places the ESSEC Full-Time Global MBA 24th worldwide. The program gains 23 places this year and 46 over the past three years. This sustained upward trajectory confirms the program’s academic excellence, international reach and measurable career impact while underscoring the school’s increasingly influential role in global management education. ESSEC Global MBA performance in the Financial Times 2026 Ranking.

This year’s results highlight the program’s exceptional value for money and international mobility, ranking among the global leaders on both indicators. Graduates also benefit from Career Services ranked among the best in France and Europe, supported by a dedicated Talent Center and a strong international alumni network.

Delivered in a flexible one year format, the ESSEC Global MBA combines academic excellence with global exposure. Its boutique cohort model, highly international profile, and focus on sustainability, digital leadership, and innovation prepare professionals to accelerate their careers and lead with impact.

The Financial Times MBA ranking is one of the most respected global benchmarks in management education. It evaluates accredited programs based on rigorous criteria. These include alumni career progression three years after graduation, salary outcomes, international diversity, academic excellence, and ESG indicators.

The ranking relies largely on alumni data. It measures the long term impact of the MBA on careers and leadership development.

All ranked schools meet strict eligibility standards and hold Equis or AACSB accreditation. Competition is global and highly selective.

ESSEC is a global institution with campuses in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and a presence in the United States.

In Europe, ESSEC operates campuses in Paris-La Défense and Cergy, as well as a hub in London. In Asia, the School is established in Singapore. In Africa, ESSEC has a campus in Rabat, Morocco. In the United States, ESSEC has a presence through its hub in New York.

This multi campus model strengthens the School’s international reach and its ability to engage with global ecosystems.

Rooted in its Future-Fit Business Education philosophy, ESSEC prepares leaders to go beyond traditional management boundaries, connect performance with impact and purpose, and build resilient and sustainable organizations. More than ever, the School is committed to empowering professionals who can continuously reinvent themselves and drive meaningful transformation in business and society.