IE Business School, No. 1 Worldwide in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026

IE Business School’s Global MBA ranks No. 1 worldwide for the fourth consecutive year in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026 published today, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in higher education.

The Global MBA – with 95% international students and professors from 38 countries this year – is designed for professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs looking to accelerate their careers at a global level and integrates coaching, immersive international experiences, and specialization tracks. Students explore business foundations in a flexible, customizable, and interactive learning environment and can participate in the program entirely online or choose the blended format which includes residential periods in Madrid and immersive experiences in leading business hubs around the world – from global capitals of finance and technology such as New York, Shanghai, San Francisco, and Copenhagen, among others.

"Our global ecosystem, with students, faculty, and researchers from 160 countries, and the innovative Global MBA format, which combines online periods with in-person experiences in in Madrid and other international business hubs around the world, create a transformative learning environment with real impact," said Lucia Egea, Vice Dean of IE Business School. "We are proud to be ranked #1, for the fourth consecutive year, by the Financial Times, confirming IE University as a consistent leader in online education – with top results in areas such as salary increase, international mobility, faculty excellence, and ESG and net-zero teaching. And we remain committed to supporting a global alumni network spanning 185 countries while preparing responsible leaders for a world profoundly transformed by technology."

With more than 25 years of experience in online education, IE University was a pioneer in Europe with the design and launch of the first Online Master programs. Today it is recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world in international rankings. This year’s Financial Times ranking positions the IE Business School Global MBA as first in the categories of salary increase, international mobility, international student body, faculty with PhDs, ESG and zero-net teaching, and board diversity. IE Business School remains committed to creating profoundly transformational experiences and to empowering students to discover and pursue the 'Next Best You', their next best version, preparing them for successful and responsible careers.