Leeds MBA placed 9th in the latest QS ranking
The Leeds full-time MBA has been ranked 9th in the UK according to the latest QS Global MBA Rankings 2025.
Featuring over 296 business schools from 47 study destinations, the Global MBA Rankings 2025 provides a comprehensive list of the best places to study a full-time MBA.
A total of 13 criteria form the basis of five key indicators that programmes were ranked on: ‘employability’, ‘entrepreneurship and alumni outcomes’, ‘return on investment’, ‘thought leadership’ and ‘class and faculty diversity’.
The result puts the Leeds MBA in the top 75 globally, 9th in the UK and 26th in Europe. When ranked on ‘thought leadership’ the Leeds MBA is placed 56th globally.
Richard Hodgett, MBA Programme Director, commented:
I’m delighted to see our MBA programme recognised among the top in the world. This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, the hard work of our excellent MBA students, and the accomplishments and support provided by our MBA alumni and colleagues within the School. We are committed to continuous improvement in our MBA programme by regularly updating our curriculum, incorporating the latest industry trends, and seeking feedback from students and alumni to ensure we provide the best possible education.
Executive Dean, Professor Julia Bennell adds:
Our continued success in the QS Global MBA Rankings is a testament to our commitment to provide a world-class education that equips our MBA graduates with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.
Our Leeds MBA programme exposes students to the latest management thinking and practice that will help accelerate their career. The Leeds MBA combines academic rigour with practical leadership development challenges that mean students are ready for senior management-level positions as soon as they graduate.
In addition to the Leeds MBA placing 9th in the UK and 72nd globally in the QS rankings, several of our Masters programmes also achieved impressive results. Notably, it is the first time that the MSc Finance and Investment has been ranked, debuting at 31st globally, 19th in Europe, and 8th in the UK. Other programmes that secured high positions include:
- MSc Business Analytics, ranked between 51st-60th globally, 21st in Europe, and 7th in the UK.
- MSc Marketing, ranked 25th globally, 20th in Europe, and 6th in the UK.
- MSc Management, ranked 65th globally, 44th in Europe, and 11th in the UK.
These outstanding achievements reflect our commitment to delivering world-class education across a range of disciplines.
