For the 13th consecutive year, the University of Porto – FEP | Porto Business School remains among the top European Business Schools.
Ranked among the top 100 European Business Schools in the 2024 edition, the University of Porto – FEP | PBS recorded the 4th largest rise in the Financial Times European Business Schools ranking, climbing 14 places to reach the 39th position.
This achievement is largely due to the excellent performance of Porto Business School in the Executive Education categories — ranked 33rd in Custom Programs and 28th in Open Programs. It is the only school in Portugal to move up in the Open category, reaching the top 30. In the Executive MBA ranking, Porto Business School maintained its 56th position, standing out as the second-best national school in this category. In the International MBA ranking, Porto Business School climbed four spots to 39th place, being the only Portuguese institution to register growth in the Full-time MBA category. Meanwhile, the Master in Management from the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto (FEP) ranks 57th, standing out as the best program in Portugal in terms of academic return on investment, career progression, and gender equality — reinforcing the commitment of both schools to academic excellence and global impact.
These results reflect the continuous evolution and growing adaptability of the University of Porto – FEP | PBS to the demands of an increasingly disruptive world, driven by digital transformation and sustainable development.
José Esteves, Dean of Porto Business School, states: “We are very pleased with these results, which place us among the top four business schools with the highest rise in the Financial Times ranking, which evaluated 100 institutions. This recognition boosts our motivation to keep developing innovative learning solutions aligned with the demands of the global market.”
Óscar Afonso, Dean of the School of Economics and Management of the University of Porto (FEP), emphasizes: “This international recognition highlights our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global impact. It reflects the collective effort of Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni, as well as our strong ties to stakeholders. This achievement inspires us to continue shaping leaders, addressing global challenges, and consolidating FEP as a benchmark in education and research at both national and international levels.”
The Financial Times ranking assesses the best business schools in Europe based on a combination of criteria related to the quality of their programs and student experience.
It compiles and aggregates the results of several rankings published by the Financial Times throughout the year, including Full-Time MBA (25% of the overall evaluation), Executive MBA (25%), Masters in Management (25%), and Executive Education – Custom & Open Programs (25%). This year’s Financial Times ranking features 100 institutions, with France and the United Kingdom leading the table.
It is also worth noting that, due to the close and fruitful collaboration between FEP and PBS, both entities are jointly listed in the Financial Times ranking as University of Porto | FEP–PBS.