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Three Portuguese business schools placed among the world's top 100 programmes in the 2026 Financial Times Executive MBA ranking. Iscte Executive Education reached 55th place globally, rising 26 spots to lead Portugal's business schools. The joint programme from Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and Nova School of Business and Economics, alongside Porto Business School, also maintained places on the global list.
The Porto Business School's Global Online MBA reached sixth place worldwide in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026. The program was ranked first globally for 'Value for Money' and 'overall satisfaction', with alumni reporting a 28% average salary increase three years after graduation. Students should note it is the only Portuguese institution featured in this specific global ranking.
AESE Business School has opened a new campus in Porto and is already preparing tailored programmes to serve the North of Portugal. The school's dean says Portuguese business leaders value continuous training but, given an economy with “some fragilities,” are often too absorbed in running their companies to commit time to development — a gap AESE aims to bridge through flexible executive education and qualification offerings that support regional business needs and economic resilience.
Ranked first in Portugal and 55th globally in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, and also first in Portugal in the QS Executive MBA Ranking 2026. These results reflect consistent strategic growth, internationalisation, and a focus on alumni career impact, cementing Iscte's position as a top-tier global business school.
Católica Porto School of Business and Economics is gaining international prestige in Financial Times rankings by focusing on human-centric development. With a philosophy centered on the 'Irreplaceable Humans' approach, the school combines academic rigor with personalized guidance, achieving high employment rates and significant career progression for its graduates while maintaining strong ties to the city of Porto and the business community.
The Iscte Executive MBA program has been ranked the best in Portugal and reached the 55th position globally.
The Executive MBA program at Iscte has secured the top spot in Portugal according to the latest Financial Times ranking.
Five Portuguese master's programmes in management have been featured in the latest Financial Times ranking.
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Porto Business School is launching a new edition of the Advanced Program Leading the Luxury Business, an executive training course aimed at leaders, managers, and specialists who work, or intend to work, in the luxury sector. The programme begins on 21 September and proposes an approach that combines management, culture, brand positioning, and consumer behaviour.
A new Portuguese university has been included in the latest Financial Times executive education ranking.
