The ranking is considered one of the world’s most prestigious assessments of management master’s programmes, AICEP reports, reinforcing Portugal’s growing international profile as a country highly regarded for its excellence in advanced education and talent development.

The Financial Times’ ranking evaluates 100 institutions based on a range of indicators, such as career and salary progression, employability, internationalisation, diversity and sustainability.

Portuguese rankings

At the top of the ranking, placing 2nd worldwide, is Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE). This marks the highest ranking ever achieved by a Portuguese institution in this classification, and Nova SBE now competes alongside some of the world's leading business schools.

The school is performing particularly well in areas such as employability, internationalisation and alumni satisfaction.

Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics placed 25th globally, while ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management entered the ranking for the first time, placing 59th globally. Iscte Business School placed 62nd, and Católica Porto Business School placed 66th.

International status

According to AICEP, these results reflect the competitiveness of Portuguese management programmes, and the country’s overall success in attracting international students, developing highly qualified professionals and meeting the demands of an increasingly global labour market.

The results also cement Portugal's international status as an education hub for knowledge, talent and innovation.