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IESE ranks third, ESCP fifth and IE 13th in global executive MBA list
Three business schools with a presence in Spain placed among the top 15 in the Financial Times ranking of executive MBA programmes.
IESE ranked third worldwide, ESCP fifth and IE 13th.
IESE rose 11 places from the previous year and was the highest-ranked programme based in Europe.
ESCP fell two places, while IE’s programme appeared at number 13.
The ranking also includes EADA, whose programme sits at the bottom of the top 100 but ranks 29th on environmental, social and governance criteria.
These programmes are aimed at experienced managers seeking advanced business education, and their rankings offer a comparison of how they fare internationally.
The schools highlighted international study experiences and leadership training among their programme features.
IESE’s executive MBA ranks third worldwide in the Financial Times list, while ESCP ranks fifth and IE ranks 13th.
IESE rose 11 places from the previous year and is the highest-ranked school based in Europe.
ESCP fell two places but remained in the top five.
The list also places EADA’s Executive MBA among the world’s top 100.
- Who
- IESE, ESCP and IE are among the ranked schools; the Financial Times published the list.
- What
- IESE ranks third, ESCP fifth and IE 13th in the global executive MBA list.
- When
- The article was published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- The ranking is worldwide; the schools include IESE and IE in Spain and ESCP, which has a Madrid campus.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Combines academic rigour with valuable learning among executives. This gives experienced leaders a unique global vision and a solid network of contacts to face the most complex business challenges with judgement and purpose.
Beyond the specific position in the ranking, this result encourages us to continue inspiring leaders able to operate in complex contexts, connect diverse perspectives and generate a positive and responsible impact in an increasingly global business environment.
We have strengthened the Global Executive MBA with key content for today’s leadership: strategic foresight, managing uncertainty, geopolitics, artificial intelligence and corporate governance, through our specialised module on boards of directors.
IESE’s executive MBA was 11 places lower than its current third-place ranking.
Expansión reported the Financial Times list, with IESE third, ESCP fifth and IE 13th.
- IESE
- 3rd worldwide; rose 11 places from the previous year
- ESCP
- 5th worldwide; fell two places
- IE
- 13th worldwide
- EADA
- Executive MBA is last in the top 100 list
- EADA ESG ranking
- 29th worldwide
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