Re­cord Res­ult: Copen­ha­gen Busi­ness School’s Full-Time MBA main­tains Top 100 po­s­i­tion in the Fin­an­cial Times Glob­al MBA Rank­ing 2026, for 3rd con­sec­ut­ive year

This marks the third consecutive year that CBS’s Full-time MBA has secured it’s position in the prestigious ranking, reaffirming the programme's international reputation for academic excellence and career impact. As the only full-time MBA programme in Scandinavia included in the ranking, CBS continues to distinguish itself through academic excellence and strong career outcomes.

A key highlight of this year’s result is CBS’s impressive #13 global ranking for 'International Mobility'. This indicator measures the international career progression of alumni by assessing their citizenship, the country in which they worked prior to the MBA, where they secured their first post-MBA role, and where they are employed three years after graduation. The strong ranking demonstrates CBS’s ability to support and enable graduates in building globally mobile, internationally oriented careers. The Full-Time MBA programme also ranks #30 worldwide for 'Value for Money', highlighting its strong return on investment and focus on delivering meaningful career acceleration and long-term value for participants.

CBS maintains a firm commitment to gender balance (with 55% female participants in the current cohort), as well as to academic excellence, and diversity. An exceptional 97% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees, ensuring a high level of academic rigour and expertise. The programme’s governance also reflects its dedication to equality, with 63% of the board comprising women.

Further underscoring its international outlook, the CBS Full-Time MBA brings together a global cohort, with 96% of students originating from outside Denmark. This multicultural environment enhances classroom discussions, broadens perspectives, and strengthens the international network students build throughout the programme.

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

“CBS’s Full-Time MBA is proud to once again be recognised among the top MBA programmes in the world. This ranking reflects the strength of our curriculum, the diversity and ambition of our students, and the global career opportunities our graduates are able to pursue.”

The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking is considered one of the most influential benchmarks in global management education, evaluating programmes across a range of criteria including career progress, international experience, faculty quality, and alumni outcomes. The 2026 ranking draws partly on data from alumni who graduated in 2022, 2021, and 2020, providing a comprehensive view of CBS’s sustained performance and impact over time.

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