IE e IESE, en el 'top5' europeo de Bloomberg Businessweek

IE Business School and IESE Business School have secured their places among the top five European business schools, according to Bloomberg Businessweek's ranking. This ranking includes several Spanish institutions within the top 20 across various categories, highlighting Stanford in the United States, Western in Canada, and Shanghai University of Finance & Economics in Asia-Pacific.

IMD, SDA Bocconi, and IE Business School form the top three European schools in the 2026 Business School Ranking by Bloomberg Businessweek. The top five in Europe and the Middle East also include St Gallen and IESE Business School.

Other four Spanish institutions appear in the ranking of the best European schools: Esade at number 10, EADA at 12, ESIC at 13, and EAE at 15. Bloomberg Businessweek's ranking is unique in that it is divided into geographical areas that do not overlap. The ranking includes the European area and the areas of the United States, Canada, and Asia-Pacific.

Stanford, Pennsylvania, and Harvard top the list in the United States, while Western, Concordia, and Queen's lead in Canada. In Asia-Pacific, Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, and HKVUST are standout institutions.

Bloomberg Businessweek evaluates MBA programs based on four aspects: learning, networking, entrepreneurship, and remuneration. It combines data provided by the schools with insights from students, alumni, and employers. This ranking considers both professional outcomes and student evaluations of the MBA experience. IMD leads the pack in Europe and the Middle East, ranking fifth in remuneration, while its weaker performance in other areas is offset by strong scores in other categories.

The final ranking showcases the best MBA based on Bloomberg's criteria. For a specific student, the choice may vary depending on their career goals. Those seeking to start a business may prioritize entrepreneurship, while those looking to change sectors might place greater emphasis on networking and job placement support. Learning evaluates the practical nature of the curriculum, strategic thinking development, problem-solving skills, faculty support, and student collaboration.

Therefore, describing the quality of the learning experience is more accurate than using a general measure of academic excellence, which could encompass scientific research or faculty publications.

In the European schools ranking, IMD, EADA, Cranfield, and Esade tie for first place, followed by EAE at 13, ESIC at 14, and IESE at 15. IE ranks 8, and EAE is at 13. Networking ranks IMD, EADA, Cranfield, and ties Esade, ESIC, IESE, and Manheim at the top. Entrepreneurship assesses the preparation for entrepreneurship, focusing on the quality of education and the evaluation of graduates' entrepreneurial skills and initiative.

IE tops this category, followed by Cranfield, IMD, Esade, and ESIC in the top five. For remuneration, five European schools lead: London Business School, SDA Bocconi, St Gallen, IE, and IMD. Spanish institutions in this category include IESE at 6, Esade at 11, EADA at 14, EAE at 15, and ESIC at 17.