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Sabancı University ranks first in Turkey in Financial Times EMBA list
Sabancı University’s School of Management ranked first among Turkish schools in the Financial Times Executive MBA 2026 ranking.
It placed 70th worldwide.
The ranking assesses executive MBA programs, which are designed for people with work experience who want to develop management skills.
Sabancı also ranked 12th globally for its alumni network and 27th for graduates’ salaries.
The university said 36 of 46 graduates invited to take part in the ranking’s survey responded.
Alumni responses make up more than half of the ranking’s weight, according to the school’s dean.
The ranking results highlight Sabancı’s standing in executive education and its graduates’ careers.
Sabancı University’s School of Management ranked first in Turkey in the Financial Times Executive MBA 2026 ranking.
The school placed 70th worldwide.
It ranked 12th globally for its alumni network and 27th for alumni salary.
The alumni survey received responses from 36 of 46 graduates invited, a participation rate of 78%.
Dean Ayşegül Toker said the result reflected graduates’ strong connection with the school.
- Who
- Sabancı University’s School of Management.
- What
- It ranked first in Turkey and 70th worldwide in the Financial Times Executive MBA 2026 ranking.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Turkey; the school ranked 70th worldwide.
- Why
- The ranking assessed executive MBA programmes using several criteria, including alumni responses.
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- Turkey ranking
- 1st
- Worldwide ranking
- 70th
- Alumni network
- 12th worldwide
- Alumni salary
- 27th worldwide
- Survey responses
- 36 of 46 graduates; 78% participation
What people are saying
We are very proud to rank first among the schools from Turkey included in the Financial Times Executive MBA 2026 ranking.







