We are proud to announce that Maastricht University School of Business and Economics and its MaastrichtMBA programme have once again demonstrated excellence, securing top positions in the prestigious CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA Rankings. This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence, professional growth, and international diversity across its MBA programmes.

This year, Maastricht University’s MBA programmes have been ranked among the world’s best: the Full-time MBA has maintained its Tier One status, reaffirming its strong reputation, the Executive MBA remains among the top-ranked globally, reflecting the programme’s quality and impact, and the Online MBA has achieved a top three ranking among online programmes worldwide.

These rankings highlight the school’s dedication to providing high-quality education that aligns with the evolving needs of professionals worldwide. CEO Magazine’s methodology, which emphasises faculty quality, international diversity, class size, accreditation, and professional development, ensures that only the most competitive programmes receive recognition.

Excellence in Business Education

Maastricht University’s consistent ranking among the top business schools underscores its focus on preparing students for success in their careers. Whether through its Full-Time MBA, its Executive MBA, or its Online MBA, the Business School’s globally competitive MBA programmes continue to be a leading choice for professionals seeking an impactful and well-rounded business education.

Dean prof. Mariëlle Heijltjes of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics expressed her pride in the results:

“Achieving a top score in a ranking that actually examines key elements of an MBA programme, such as the learning environment, the class size, faculty, tuition fees, delivery methods and international diversity, is something to be truly proud of. It is not just a testament to the exceptional quality of our MBA programmes, but also, a signal that at Maastricht University, MBA students truly get value for their money!”

A Benchmark for Business Education

Since its inception in 2012, CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings have provided a transparent and data-driven benchmark for prospective students looking for top-tier business education. With a growing number of institutions and programmes evaluated—153 schools and 309 MBA programmes from 24 countries this year—Maastricht University’s strong performance is a testament to its global standing and commitment to excellence.

This article presents a publication of the recently launched CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA Rankings. MaastrichtMBA is a part-time executive MBA programme, designed for working professionals. The programme is Triple Crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Read via this link more about our accreditations & rankings.