FT Ranking: WHU once again achieves excellent positioning in Europe

The Financial Times 2025 European Business School Ranking reaffirms WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management as a leading institution in shaping the next generation of responsible leaders: According to results released today, WHU ranked 20th among 100 universities across Europe. Based on the Financial Times' three-year average, we rank 17th in Europe and 1st among German business schools. 

The ranking is based on the Financial Times' four individual rankings for full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Master in Management, and executive education programs. The results of the individual programs highlight the strength of WHU's offer: According to the Financial Times, the full-time MBA program is once again number one in Germany, and the Master in Management program also tops the national ranking. 

Our rankings in detail: 

Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2025

Financial Times MBA Ranking 2025

Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025

FT Executive Education Open Ranking 2025

FT Executive Education Custom Ranking 2025

“The FT ranking confirms the contribution our university makes to developing responsible leaders,” says Professor Christian Andres, Dean of WHU. “Our alumni help make the world a better place. We are continuously investing in the further development of our programs so that our students drive positive change across business, society, and politics.”

The ranking in full can be found here.