The University of Bath School of Management has been ranked in the Top 100 in the world in the Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026, one of the most respected international benchmarks for MBA education.
The recognition places the Bath MBA among the world's leading MBA programmes and follows the School's recent inclusion in the Top 100 of the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2025.
The FT Global MBA ranking evaluates business schools against rigorous criteria: career progression, programme assessment, diversity assessment, international opportunities, and faculty expertise. It provides an independent benchmark for prospective students and employers.
Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, said:
"This recognition speaks to the kind of MBA we have built at Bath and the kind of leaders our graduates become. The Bath MBA is defined by its people: ambitious, thoughtful professionals who want to lead change, not just manage it.
"Our students and alumni are making a tangible impact in organisations and communities across the world. They lead teams with integrity, challenge conventional thinking and apply rigorous, evidence-based insight to real business problems. To see this recognised at a global level reinforces the power of an MBA that is grounded in purpose, collaboration and real-world relevance.
"We are proud of what this ranking represents for our community and excited about the continued impact our graduates will have on people, teams and organisations in the years ahead."
About the Bath MBA
The Bath MBA takes an integrated approach to business education, teaching core topics together to reflect how modern organisations operate.
The full-time MBA is a 12-month intensive programme for professionals looking to accelerate their careers. The programme develops practical skills and builds networks through real-world application.
A distinctive feature is the Multi-Project Suite: four consultancy projects with real organisations replacing the traditional dissertation. Students work with social enterprises, growing businesses, and multinational corporations to solve actual business challenges.
This places the Bath MBA among programmes recognised globally for developing leaders who drive meaningful change in business and society.