Ranked #4 worldwide: CEMS makes a leap in the QS 2026 MIM ranking

Stronger together. Greater in impact - and ranked among the very best!
QS - CEMS Ranks 4th

A world-class performance

Climbing six places to reach 4th place globally, the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) has achieved an excellent result in the QS MiM Ranking 2026- a moment of pride for the entire CEMS community, with an impressive overall score of 92.7/100.

QS ranking - CEMS progression

Among 235 programmes assessed, the CEMS MIM stood out for its exceptional return on investment and career outcomes:

  • Tied #1 worldwide in value for money (outstanding 100/100 vs global average 61.3)
  • #9 worldwide in employability (89.5/100 vs global average 48.4)

The CEMS MIM also scored well above global averages across all other indicators: Thought Leadership (89.1 vs 48.9), Alumni Outcomes (87 vs 48.4), and Diversity (85.1 vs 64).

By uniting 33 world-class academic institutions, multinational companies and NGOs within a truly diverse and values-driven community, CEMS helps students grow into responsible leaders - aligned with our distinctive graduate profile, equipped to navigate complexity and make a positive difference worldwide.

The QS ranking recognises the collective strength and global relevance of our unique Alliance of leading business schools and corporate partners. Together, we reach higher, offering students a vibrant community and outstanding employment opportunities.
Nicole de Fontaines, Executive Director of CEMS Global Office

Excellence recognised across impact and diversity

The programme achieved a perfect 100/100 in several sub-indicators, including Research impact, Payback, International student ratio and Gender balance, and 99.9 for both Return on Investment and International faculty ratio.

This reflects not only academic excellence, but also the diversity and global outlook that shape the student experience at the core of CEMS.

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