MSc International Business Ranks in Global Top Five in QS Masters in International Trade 2025
Leeds University Business School is proud to announce that its MSc International Business programme has achieved an outstanding result in the QS Masters in International Trade 2025 rankings.
The programme’s inclusion in these highly competitive rankings underscores the high quality of teaching, research, and industry engagement that defines the experience at Leeds. Among the key highlights:
Global Ranking: The MSc International Business is now positioned within the global top five.
Graduate Outcomes: Ranked 1st in the UK and among the global top 10, the programme’s success in delivering excellent career prospects for its graduates has been especially commended.
Reputation: The programme stands top 5 in the UK and within the global top 20 in terms of reputation.
Partnerships with Employers: With an impressive 86.5% rate of employer partnerships – well above the global average of 59.2% – the course offers students a significant advantage in real-world business exposure.
In addition, the rankings also recognised the programme’s strengths in areas such as industry engagement, innovative teaching, and research excellence.
Andreas Georgiadis, MSc International Business programme director, commented on the achievement:
“I am delighted that our MSc International Business is included among the top five programmes in International Trade in the world. This reflects the exceptionally high quality of our programme that provides world-leading education and prepares graduates for successful careers in International Trade and related areas due to the high calibre of our staff and students, our state-of-the-art teaching, and cutting-edge research.”
A distinctive feature of the MSc International Business at Leeds is its emphasis on international and inter-cultural immersive learning. The programme offers unique opportunities through initiatives such as the Masters Beyond Borders scheme, allowing students to spend a semester abroad at a partner university in Europe or Asia. This experience not only broadens students’ global perspectives but also equips them with valuable insights into international markets and diverse business environments.
The QS Masters in International Trade 2025 rankings are a strong endorsement of the University of Leeds’ commitment to excellence and innovation in business education.
For further information on the MSc International Business programme, please visit International Business MSc | University of Leeds.
