University of Exeter Business School among world’s best in QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026

The University of Exeter Business School’s Master’s programmes have improved their placing in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026.

The annual rankings highlight postgraduate programmes with strong links to industry, positive alumni outcomes and excellent return on investment.

They assess a range of indicators including diversity, employability and thought leadership.

The Business School’s programmes enjoyed success, either improving or maintaining their year-on-year ranking position.

Both MSc Marketing and Finance ranked in the top 100 programmes globally, and the online MBA, part of the Senior Leaders Degree Apprenticeship, ranked 23rd in the world and 7th in the UK.

Underpinning Exeter’s improved ranking position were score increases across all the programmes submitted: MSc Management, MSc Finance, MSc Marketing, MSc Business Analytics, and The Exeter MBA. 

Each programme is now ranked in the top 30 in the UK, with MSc Marketing climbing to 16th.

Professor Steve Wood, Dean of the University of Exeter Business School, said: “I am delighted that our Master’s programmes have either held or improved their position in this year’s QS ranking, which is a testament to the high quality of our teaching, our hard-working staff and the students we are able to attract.”

The ranking success follows the University of Exeter Business School’s recent shortlisting for THE Business School of the Year.