UK No. 1 for Business Administration in ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

The University of Leeds has been placed 1st in the UK and 40th globally in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020 for Business Administration. 

Published annually since 2009, the ranking is part of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The 2020 results are based on papers published in top tier journals, citations and collaborations.

The School has also improved its position in both the Management and Economics subject categories.

 Executive Dean of the Business School, Professor Julia Bennell, commented:

“We are delighted to be ranked number one for Business Administration, along with strong league table positions for Management and Economics.” 

The rankings are an endorsement of our research-intensive credentials that underpin learning and teaching here at the Business School, and are a reflection of the research excellence that exposes students to the latest management thinking and practice.

Read more about Leeds University Business School rankings here.