Leeds University Business School rises to seventh in the world for International Trade
Leeds University Business School’s MSc International Business programme has been ranked seventh in the world in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.
This placies it among the leading specialist master’s programmes globally, and signifies 2nd in the UK and 5th in Europe.
The ranking marks a significant rise from 18th place in the previous year’s rankings, reflecting the programme’s continued success and the School’s growing international reputation.
Executive Dean, Professor Julia Bennell, commented:
“To be ranked 7th in the world and among the very best programmes globally for international trade is a remarkable achievement.
This result reflects both the quality of our MSc International Business programme and the commitment of the staff, students and alumni who contribute to its success. In an increasingly interconnected and complex global economy, we are proud to equip our graduates with the knowledge, skills and international outlook needed to lead, adapt and succeed across borders.”
The QS International Trade Rankings assess specialist master’s programmes worldwide across a range of indicators, providing an international benchmark for excellence in the field.


