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SKEMA Ranked 26th Best European Business School by the Financial Times: a remarkable rise

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Grande Ecole / Master in Management
GEMBA

Published on December 02, 2024

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The 2024 Financial Times ranking of the best European business schools places SKEMA in 26th position, marking an exceptional climb of 45 places—the largest leap in the ranking. This result firmly establishes SKEMA among the top 100 most prestigious academic institutions in Europe and globally, as listed by the newspaper.

SKEMA is now positioned within the second tier of schools of excellence, alongside global benchmarks such as the University of St. Gallen, IE Business School, and Imperial College Business School.

 

Programmes of Excellence Recognised

This performance is underpinned by several notable achievements across SKEMA's flagship programmes this year. The Global Executive EMBA made an impressive debut in the FT ranking, securing 13th place. Meanwhile, the Programme Grande École was ranked 28th among the best Master's in Management programmes in Europe. Finally, SKEMA’s customised Executive Education programmes demonstrated their high quality, achieving 17th place in Europe.

 

A Strategic Recognition for SKEMA

Alice Guilhon, Dean and Executive President of SKEMA, praised this success: ‘Securing a spot in the European Top 30 is an outstanding achievement for SKEMA. It reflects the quality of our programmes, the dedication of our faculty and researchers, and the recognition of our strategic choices. This is a well-deserved reward for our entire community.’

 

Strengthened Leadership in Management Education

This leap in the Financial Times ranking confirms SKEMA's momentum in development and innovation. With results that highlight its academic excellence and the relevance of its programmes, the school continues to establish itself as a major player in management education.

 

Check the ranking on the FT website