Financial Times Masters in Management 2026: SKEMA climbs to 13th place worldwide in the ranking

SKEMA Business School has moved up five places in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking, published on 7 September. Ranked 13th worldwide among 100 institutions, the school also rose to 4th place among French business schools offering a Master in Management (PGE) programme. This progress is driven by SKEMA’s international dimension, the strength of its alumni network, and an increase in graduate salaries.
 

Five places gained in one year

SKEMA Business School continues its rise in the closely watched Financial Times Masters in Management worldwide ranking. In the 2026 edition, the school has reached joint 13th place globally, up from 18th in 2025. 

This progress also marks a new milestone for SKEMA among French business schools. The school now ranks 4th among French institutions represented in the ranking by their Master in Management (PGE) programme.
 

Growing value of the degree in the job market

Another particularly positive indicator this year is graduate remuneration. The salary figure taken into account by the Financial Times has increased by $5,383 compared with the previous edition, reflecting positive momentum in graduate employability and the growing value of the degree in the job market.
SKEMA’s alumni network has also made significant progress. The school now ranks 17th worldwide for the effectiveness of its alumni network, moving up eight places in one year.

Campuses and partner universities: key strengths for international mobility

The 2026 ranking also confirms two defining features of SKEMA’s positioning. Thanks to its international campuses, its network of leading international partner universities, and the numerous mobility opportunities available throughout the programme, the school ranks 9th worldwide for the quality and diversity of the international experiences offered to its students.

SKEMA also retained its position as number one worldwide for the teaching of CSR, ESG criteria, and issues related to the ecological transition, according to the Financial Times’ “ESG and Net Zero Teaching” indicator.

These results are also underpinned by a highly international faculty, the vast majority of whom are research-active academics with doctoral degrees.

“This 13th place worldwide reflects the continued progress of our Master in Management (PGE) programme and, above all, its ability to meet the expectations of a rapidly changing job market. The value of the degree three years after graduation, the growing strength of our alumni network, and our international positioning demonstrate that our global model creates very tangible value for our students,” says Alice Guilhon, Dean and Executive President of SKEMA Business School.