emlyon’s International MBA ranks 41st worldwide in the Financial Times 2026
The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking places emlyon business school’s International MBA at the 41st position worldwide. With a threeplace rise compared to 2025, the programme continues its ascent within the global top 50. It also maintains, for the second consecutive year, its position as 13th in Europe and 4th among French business schools.
An Executive Education programme designed for international careers
The 2026 edition of the ranking highlights the strength and relevance of emlyon’s globally oriented International MBA (IMBA), designed for experienced professionals seeking to accelerate or redirect their careers on an international scale.
Among the evaluated criteria, emlyon’s IMBA stands out particularly in three key areas:
Return on investment: 3rd worldwide, 1st in Europe
The school performs strongly on the “Value for Money” indicator, which assesses return on investment by considering salary levels, tuition fees, programme length and the opportunity cost of studying. The IMBA is thus positioned as one of the most competitive options in terms of cost–benefit ratio.International mobility: 2nd worldwide, 1st in France
The IMBA achieves one of its highest scores on the “International Mobility” indicator, which measures changes in alumni geographical mobility before the MBA, immediately after graduation and three years post‑degree.ESG & net zero teaching: 10th worldwide, 4th in France
This criterion recognises the substantial share of teaching hours devoted to environmental, social and governance topics, as well as to climate solutions supporting organizations in reaching net zero. It also incorporates alumni evaluations, highlighting the perceived quality of the programme’s ESG‑related learning experience.
About emlyon's International MBA:
emlyon business school’s International MBA is designed for participants seeking to accelerate their careers, launch a venture, change sectors or broaden their international reach. Offered fulltime or parttime and taught entirely in English, the programme is ideally suited for professionals looking to develop a global perspective.