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WHU once again Germany's best: Master in Finance inspires students!
In 2025, WHU once again took first place in the FT Masters in Finance Ranking and significantly improved its CO₂ rating.
WHU once again Germany's best: Master in Finance inspires students!
The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management has once again proven that it is one of the best universities for finance courses. According to the current edition of Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking WHU takes first place among German universities. This is the sixth time in a row that it has achieved this top position.
In the international rankings, WHU occupies 29th place, making it one of the 70 programs analyzed worldwide. Alumni satisfaction with the Master in Finance (MiF) program is remarkably high. They rate the program 9.38 out of 10, which is an improvement compared to last year.
Excellent rating in several categories
Particularly noteworthy is WHU's improvement in the “Alumni Network” area, where it has improved by seven places and is now in third place. WHU is also well represented in the “International Course Experience” category and takes 6th place. The university's “Career Service” achieved 8th place, which is supported by the close cooperation between the WHU Career Center and the In Praxi Alumni Association.
Another notable advance can be seen in the assessment of CO₂ emissions. The WHU has improved by 38 places and is now ranked 7th, after being ranked 45th two years ago. This improvement reflects the university's considerable efforts to integrate sustainable practices into teaching, research and other activities. The assessment is based on the university's ecological balance in relation to its Net Zero goals.
Global context and meaning
In an international comparison, WHU also remains stable in the overall rating, reaching 20th place, which has remained the same since 2023. These successes are in line with the ongoing relevance of the Financial Times rankings, which are published regularly to provide orientation for prospective students. The influence of the ranking on the perception of universities and programs should not be underestimated, as it also serves as a quality indicator for potential students.
In summary, it can be said that the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is one of the top providers of Master in Finance programs not only in Germany but also internationally. Through continuous improvements in several core areas, particularly in relation to sustainability and the alumni network, WHU is successfully positioning itself in an ever-changing academic landscape. More information is available in detail IQB as well as in Press portal to find.