ESCP programmes climb global ranks in QS 2026 Business Master’s Rankings

ESCP maintains strong position in the QS 2026 Business Master's Rankings

Several ESCP programmes garnered strong recognition in the QS 2026 Business Master’s Rankings, demonstrating academic rigour, international reach, and impressive career outcomes.

ESCP has reaffirmed its place among the world’s best business schools in the QS 2026 Business Master’s Rankings. The recognition highlights ESCP’s strength across disciplines, with several of its flagship programmes climbing the ranks to place highly worldwide. The results reflect the School’s continued excellence and its ability to deliver programmes that combine academic rigour, international experience, and strong career outcomes.

ESCP’s MSc in Marketing & Creativity ranked 3rd worldwide (1st in the UK)

Scoring particularly well for value for money, diversity and employability, ESCP’s MSc in Marketing & Creativity (MMK) advanced to 3rd place in the global rankings and 1st in the UK.

Delivered across ESCP’s London and Paris campuses, the MMK focuses on the interface between creativity and analytical thinking in marketing management. The programme’s #NotBytheBook methodology combines consultancy projects, creative seminars with industry experts, and case studies alongside four months of professional experience. This dynamic learning journey equips students with both strategic insight and practical knowledge, enabling them to succeed in complex and rapidly evolving roles. Graduates have gone on to successful careers at leading global companies, including Apple, L’Oréal, Google, and Amazon.

ESCP’s MBA in International Management ranked 26th in the world (12th in Europe).

Recognised for diversity and value, ESCP’s MBA in International Management advanced to 26th globally and 12th in Europe.

The MBA in International Management combines academic rigour with international immersion. Students can choose to study in up to three countries across ESCP’s campuses in Europe. Career services are built into the programme through initiatives like I-LEAP, a year-long programme tailored to each student's professional development, ensuring graduates are well-positioned to take their next step. Alumni have joined leading firms, including American Express, Deloitte, and Airbus, extending ESCP’s impact across a diverse range of industries.

ESCP’s Master in Management ranked 6th worldwide

ESCP’s flagship Master in Management (MiM) rose three places to rank 6th globally, with strong scores for diversity and employability.

Consistently recognised among the best management programmes in the world, the MiM blends academic excellence with international mobility. The programme offers incredible flexibility and breadth. Students can choose from over 70 specialisations, more than 40 dual-degree options, and are required to study on at least two of ESCP’s six European campuses during the two-year programme. This structure, combined with at least nine months of professional experience through internships and apprenticeships, creates graduates who are career-ready and internationally connected, with many transitioning into sought-after roles in consulting, finance, luxury, and technology across the globe.

The programme was also ranked 7th worldwide in the 2025 Financial Times Ranking, further confirming its international prestige.

ESCP’s MSc in Big Data and Business Analytics ranked 9th place worldwide

Maintaining its position in the top 10 programmes, the MSc in Big Data and Business Analytics earned 9th place in the rankings for the second consecutive year.

The programme trains students to turn data into business insight and helps them develop in-demand technical, analytical, and communications skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered across ESCP’s Paris and Berlin campuses. A week-long international seminar adds further to the global perspective. Ranked 1st for diversity in the QS Rankings, the programme brings together students representing over 40 different nationalities and a wide range of professional backgrounds.

A consistent mark of excellence and impact

These results come at a time of institutional momentum for ESCP, reinforcing the School’s trajectory of growth and bold innovation. They reflect both academic excellence and a commitment to preparing accountable, bold, and creative graduates ready to make a positive impact on business and society.

This year, QS ranked over 900 business master's programmes against measures such as employability, diversity, alumni outcomes, thought leadership and value for money. ESCP’s strong performance across these indicators reflects its ability to develop purpose-driven leaders with the intellectual fluidity, keen insight, and intercultural competence required to succeed in today’s complex world.