University of Exeter Business School makes progress in QS International Trade Rankings 2025

The University of Exeter Business School climbed two places to 15th in the world in the latest QS ranking for international trade programmes.

The MSc International Business programme was the top programme in the UK for ‘trade programme content’ in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025.

The category looks at the extent to which a programme focuses on trade, trade policy, logistics and supply chain management, trade finance and accounting, leadership and soft skills, and future skills.

It also scored well for reputation, graduate outcomes, industry engagement, innovative teaching and research.

Professor Graham Perkins, Associate Dean for Education at the University of Exeter Business School, said: “I’m pleased that our MSc International Business has been recognised as one of the top programmes is this field, and would like to congratulate all those involved with running and teaching the programme.

“A strong understanding of trade gives students a vital understanding of the global economy, enabling them to make informed business decisions, navigate international markets and access a range of different careers.”

The QS International Trade Rankings 2025 provide a global snapshot of international trade-focused Masters and MBA programmes and feature 87 institutions across 29 countries.

The rankings are a partnership between QS and the Hinrich Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that works to advance sustainable global trade whose guide of exemplar masters programmes for trade careers features Exeter’s MSc International Business.

The University of Exeter Business School is among the 1% of the very best global institutions to gain Triple Crown accreditation from the three largest and most influential business school accreditation organisations worldwide: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. It was named THE Business School of the Year for 2022.