Hult Rises in the 2026 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings
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We’re proud to announce that Hult International Business School’s Global One-Year MBA has climbed once again in the prestigious Financial Times 2026 MBA rankings, securing the #89 spot worldwide.
The Financial Times ranking methodology is a rigorous look at how schools actually perform, with much of the ranking determined by feedback from alumni three years into their post-MBA careers. For Hult, our consistent placement among the world’s top 100 business schools is a testament to the quality of our industry-expert faculty and the success of our practical and future-focused MBA curriculum.
Not only is our overall global position worth celebrating, but Hult also ranked strongly regionally and in key categories aligned with our values.
Regionally*, Hult’s Global One-Year MBA ranked:
#1 in the UAE for the second consecutive year, thanks to our deep roots in Dubai and our ability to equip MBA students for success in the world’s fastest-growing economies.
#10 in the UK, up one place from 2025, reinforcing our status as a top option for business candidates in London.
#39 in the US, also rising one place in an incredibly competitive business school environment.
Other notable 2026 rankings:
#8 for ESG and net-zero teaching
#9 for international students
#21 for carbon footprint
#24 for international course experience
#27 for career progress
#31 for international mobility
This latest ranking also highlighted the real-world ROI of a Hult MBA education, with our grads averaging a 74% salary boost post-MBA. Collectively, these rankings confirm that Hult is outstanding in the areas defining the future of work: diversity, sustainability, and international mobility.
Why choose a Hult MBA?
Global experience: Rotate across six global campus locations and participate in city seminars that span the globe.
Practical curriculum: We prioritize what you can do over what you can memorize. Our challenge-based curriculum means you’ll be working on live briefs from companies like EY, Microsoft, and Unilever.
Real career growth: With a 74% average salary increase and 91% employment rate within three months, the Hult MBA is a proven accelerator for your career.
Future-focused skills: From AI fluency to ESG leadership, we ensure you have the tools to navigate and lead, wherever your career takes you.
Interested in learning how a Hult MBA could accelerate your career trajectory? Book a 1-2-1 with one of our enrollment advisors to see if our MBA is the perfect fit for your goals.
*Calculated rank: These metrics are reported by the FT as raw values (percentages or dollar amounts) rather than as direct ranks. The rank positions shown are derived from Hult’s relative position against all ranked schools based on those underlying values.
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