EBS MBA program is one of the best in the world – this is how CEO Magazine rates it!
The EBS MBA program will be ranked in the TOP TIER ONE in 2025, while the EMBA program will reach number 43. Learn more!

EBS MBA program is one of the best in the world – this is how CEO Magazine rates it!
The EBS University of Business and Law has once again positioned itself successfully in the current Global MBA Ranking of CEO Magazine 2025. With its full-time MBA program, the university was placed in the TOP TIER ONE group. This group includes the top-rated programs that are ranked without differentiation. This is not only proof of the quality of the program, but also of the continuous development of EBS as one of the leading business schools in Germany.
The EBS Executive MBA program in cooperation with Durham University ranked 43rd this season, a small improvement compared to last year when it was ranked 44th. In this year's edition of the ranking, a total of 309 programs from 153 business schools in 24 countries were evaluated. The focus was on criteria such as the quality of the faculty, international diversity, accreditations and the promotion of professional development in order to offer potential students well-founded guidance when choosing their MBA or EMBA program, based on objective data points such as ebs.edu reported.
A look at the rankings
CEO Magazine has featured the best business schools worldwide since 2008 and introduced the annual Global MBA Rankings in 2012. These rankings include MBA, Executive MBA and Online MBA programs. In 2024, there was a notable 13% increase in the number of participants. A total of 139 schools and 284 programs were evaluated, including 92 online programs, 69 EMBA and 123 full-time and part-time MBA programs. The criteria underlying this evaluation include a data-based performance benchmark to give students an objective means of comparison ceo-mag.com turns out.
The growth in the area of online MBAs is particularly notable, with 16 new programs appearing in the rankings. The increased number of participants and broader range of programs reflect the changing educational landscape and increasing demand for flexible learning opportunities.
Comparison with other rankings
In the European context, EBS Universität holds a solid place. The FinanzZeit ranking for 2024 shows that schools are divided into different tiers, with Tier I comprising the best institutions. Here, the difference in scores between consecutively ranked schools within Tiers I and IV remains larger than in Tiers II and III. It is also noted that some schools in certain rankings were only evaluated on the basis of a common program. This provides further information about the diversity of programs and their positioning on the education market.
In summary, the positive rating of EBS in the Global MBA Ranking 2025 is an indicator of the high quality of the programs offered and the continuous development of the university. The placement in the TOP TIER ONE group strengthens the position of EBS and underlines its commitment to excellent training in the field of business.