QS Business Master’s & Global MBA : emlyon’s programs recognized in global top rankings
Five of emlyon business school's programs rank among the best in the world, with the International MBA entering the World Top 50 for the first time.
Once again, emlyon’s Master’s and International MBA programs are recognized in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings, highlighting the School position as a leading European business school, providing its students with top skills and expertise while ensuring strong value for money.
emlyon’s Master’s programs shine in global rankings and key performance indicators
In the 2026 edition of the QS Business Master’s Rankings, emlyon’s programs stand out not only for their global positions but also for their strong performance on specific indicators. In particular, the school achieves excellent results in Return on Investment, which measures the financial value of a degree compared to tuition costs; in Diversity, reflecting the international and inclusive environment of the programs; and in Thought Leadership, highlighting the school’s academic reputation and research impact:
- Master in Management - Grande École (Master in Management category): No. 16 worldwide (+1 position).
- No. 11 worldwide on the criteria “Return On Investment”
- No. 14 worldwide on the criteria “Thought Leadership”
- MSc in Finance (Master in Finance category) : Top 5 world on the criteria “Return On Investment”
- MSc in International Marketing and Business Development (Master in Marketing category) : Top 10 world
- No. 9 worldwide on the following criteria “Thought Leadership” and “Diversity”
- No. 14 worldwide on the criteria “Return On Investment”
- MSc in Supply Chain & Purchasing Management (Master in Supply Chain category) : No. 4 worldwide and in Europe
- No. 6 worldwide on the following criteria “Thought Leadership” and “Diversity”
emlyon’s International MBA entering world Top 50 for the first time
emlyon business school’s International MBA enters the World Top 50 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 (Global MBA category), reaching the 49th position worldwide — an improvement of two places compared to the 2025 ranking. Ranked within the European Top 20 across several criteria, the program stands out in particular for its performance in “Diversity” (7th in Europe, 11th worldwide), “Return On Investment” (14th in Europe, 28th worldwide), and “Alumni Outcomes” (17th in Europe, 44th worldwide).