Recently, the Financial Times (FT) released its 2026 Global MBA Ranking, and emlyon business school's International MBA program delivered an outstanding performance, securing the 41st position globally. The program remains firmly in the world's Top 50, ranks 13th among European business schools, and 4th in France, demonstrating a strong upward trajectory.

In this year's ranking, the IMBA program excelled across several key indicators:

• Value for Money: Ranked 3rd globally and 1st in Europe. This indicator comprehensively considers graduate salary increases against the costs incurred during the program, fully highlighting the program's exceptional return on investment and its effectiveness in boosting careers.
• International Mobility: Ranked 2nd globally and 1st in France. This placement reflects the graduates' extensive international career prospects and their ability to pursue professional opportunities across different geographies.
• ESG and Net Zero Teaching: Ranked 10th globally and 4th in France. The program deeply integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and net zero emission topics into its curriculum, aligning perfectly with emlyon's mission of promoting responsible business education.

The FT Global MBA Ranking is one of the most authoritative rankings in international business education. This edition features the world's top 100 MBA programs. The ranking is based on three core components: graduate satisfaction survey (56%), data submitted by the schools (34%), and the school's research capabilities (10%).

This steady rise in the rankings is not only a prestigious recognition of the quality of emlyon's International MBA program but also a strong validation of the school's commitment to innovation and future-oriented education. Amidst rapid global changes, technological advancements, and evolving talent demands, emlyon, with its unique "early mover" perspective and entrepreneurial spirit, continues to lead the transformation of business education. The school is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded business leaders equipped with an international outlook, a strong sense of social responsibility, and decisive management skills.

Here, emlyon business school extends its warmest congratulations to all IMBA students, alumni, and the dedicated faculty and staff who made this achievement possible. Looking ahead, the school will continue to leverage its international platform and cutting-edge curriculum design to empower students to stand out in the fast-paced business world and become the driving force behind societal progress.