ESCP Business School ExecEd programmes rank 6th in FT ranking

ESCP Business School’s Executive Education Custom programmes have been ranked 6th worldwide in the 2026 Financial Times global ranking, moving up four places from last year.

This strong performance reflects ESCP’s continued commitment to designing and delivering impactful, company-specific learning solutions that equip organisations and their leaders to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global environment.

In a context shaped by emerging technologies, shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving regulatory frameworks and new leadership expectations, ESCP’s custom programmes are designed to help organisations transform with agility and responsibility by tailoring solutions to fit customers’ unique objectives, challenges and culture.

ESCP’s international footprint, spanning six campuses across Europe, combined with a network of over 150 partner schools, provides organisations with a uniquely European and global learning experience. This multicultural environment enables participants to broaden perspectives, challenge assumptions and apply new ways of thinking within their organisations.

This year’s results highlight ESCP’s excellence across the full learning experience. The School ranked 3rd worldwide for faculty diversity, reflecting the richness of perspectives brought by its 220-strong international research professors. It also placed 4th globally for both new skills and learning and partner schools, demonstrating the relevance of its programmes and the strength of its global academic network. Finally, ESCP ranked 5th worldwide for programme design and for teaching methods & materials, confirming its ability to deliver innovative, high-impact learning experiences tailored to today’s business challenges.

In addition, ESCP’s Open-Enrolment Executive programmes were ranked 18th in Europe and 25th worldwide, reflecting the continued strength of the School’s portfolio of programmes for executives.

“Achieving 6th place worldwide for custom programmes in the Financial Times ranking is a major milestone for ESCP. It reflects the strength of our academic excellence, our close ties with the corporate world, and our commitment to developing accountable leaders who can thrive in an increasingly complex global environment,” says Prof. Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School.

“In a world shaped by rapid technological, geopolitical and societal transformations, executive education plays a critical role. This recognition highlights ESCP’s ability to bridge academic insight and real-world impact, equipping leaders to navigate complexity with responsibility and vision,” says Prof. Cédric Denis-Remis, Executive Vice President of Executive Education and Corporate Relations, and Dean of the ESCP School of Technology.