Copen­ha­gen Busi­ness School’s Full-Time MBA Main­tains Top 100 Glob­al Rank­ing in Fin­an­cial Times 2025; Ranks #8 in In­ter­na­tion­al Mo­bil­ity and #27 for Value for Money

Copenhagen Business School’s Full-Time MBA continues to deliver promising career outcomes, with 78% of graduates securing employment within three months of graduation. Graduates also experience an impressive 70% average salary increase - an exceptional achievement within Denmark’s robust welfare state, where income growth is typically stable and social benefits are extensive.

With a focus on gender balance and diversity, CBS is proud to have a faculty where 97% hold doctorates and a board that is 64% female. The programme also fosters a truly international environment, with 98% of students coming from outside Denmark.

Andreas Rasche, Associate Dean of the Full-Time MBA and Professor of Business in Society at CBS, remarks, 

"We are thrilled to main­tain our po­s­i­tion among the world’s top 100 MBA pro­grammes. Our strong rank­ings in In­ter­na­tion­al Mo­bil­ity and Value for Money re­flect our com­mit­ment to equip­ping stu­dents with a glob­ally rel­ev­ant edu­ca­tion and a strong re­turn on their in­vest­ment. The CBS MBA pre­pares gradu­ates to lead with im­pact, sustain­ability, and in­nov­a­tion in an in­creas­ingly com­plex busi­ness world."

A defining strength of the CBS MBA is its dedication to research excellence. The programme has consistently ranked highly in the Research category, with faculty actively contributing to leading academic journals. This academic rigour, combined with practical insights, ensures that CBS MBA graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in a diverse range of industries.

Gitte Kramhøft Jakobsen, Director of the CBS MBA Programmes, adds, 

"Our ranking highlights CBS as a top choice for ambitious professionals seeking a world-class education in a dynamic and sustainable business environment. Our emphasis on diversity, global mobility, and career progression makes the CBS MBA a transformative experience for future leaders."

The FT Global MBA ranking evaluates the top 100 business schools worldwide based on 21 criteria, including career progression, diversity, and research. This ranking is based on data from alumni of the MBA classes of 2021, 2020, and 2019, reflecting CBS's consistent performance over time.

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