Ranked 12th worldwide for Value for Money, the International MBA delivers strong career outcomes and return on investment
For the first time, Porto Business School (PBS) enters the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, with its International MBA debuting at 96th worldwide. This entry adds to the performance of the Global Online MBA, ranked 8th worldwide and 4th in Europe in the FT Online MBA Ranking 2025, and to the Executive MBA, which entered the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking in 95th position.
With three MBA programs now ranked by the Financial Times, Porto Business School reinforces its position as a global reference in executive education, distinguished by pedagogical innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence in leadership development, and a strong commitment to sustainability and positive societal impact.
Notably, in the Value for Money metric, the International MBA ranks 12th worldwide, confirming the program’s ability to deliver strong career outcomes and an attractive return on investment for its participants.
Highlights from the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026
Overall, the ranking results point to the strong career impact of the International MBA. In fact, alumni report an average salary increase of 90%. Full employment is achieved within three months after graduation.
Moreover, Porto Business School stands out as a global benchmark in faculty gender diversity. With a 50/50 female-to-male ratio across its faculty, PBS ranks as the leading school worldwide on this indicator. This commitment to diversity is matched by academic excellence, with 99% of faculty holding doctoral degrees, placing the school among the top-tier institutions represented in the ranking.
At the same time, Sustainability is a core pillar of the program’s positioning. Porto Business School ranks 14th worldwide in ESG and Net Zero Teaching, reflecting the proportion of core teaching focused on ESG issues and climate solutions, alongside alumni evaluations of ESG instruction.
These results are particularly relevant given that more than one-third of the schools in the ranking are based in the United States, highlighting the competitive and global nature of this achievement.
From Porto to the World: Global Vision, Regional Expertise
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire Porto Business School community — students, alumni, faculty, staff, and corporate associates,” says José Esteves, Dean of Porto Business School. “The entry of the International MBA into the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking confirms our program’s international standards of excellence and highlights our contribution of knowledge built on a global foundation. More than recognition, it strengthens our responsibility to continue preparing leaders for an increasingly international environment, within an AI-first School where artificial intelligence is embedded at the core of learning, decision-making, and leadership development.”
Three MBA programs ranked by the Financial Times
The inclusion of the International MBA in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026 adds to the recognition already achieved by the Global Online MBA and the Executive MBA.
Ultimately, this triple recognition in the Financial Times rankings reinforces Porto Business School’s mission: to educate leaders capable of transforming organizations and business ecosystems with global vision, responsibility, and purpose.