The QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 have been released, giving prospective MBA students a comparative view of business schools across the world. MIT Sloan in Boston has secured the top position, followed by Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Four US institutions feature among the top five, with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School placed fourth. Cambridge Judge is the highest-ranked UK institution at fifth.

Top 10 Business Schools in QS Global MBA Rankings 2027

  1. MIT Sloan, United States

  2. Harvard Business School, United States

  3. Stanford Graduate School of Business, United States

  4. Penn (Wharton), United States

  5. Cambridge (Judge), United Kingdom

  6. HEC Paris, France

  7. Oxford (Said), United Kingdom

  8. INSEAD, France

  9. London Business School, United Kingdom

  10. Chicago (Booth), United States

The QS rankings assess business schools using indicators including return on investment, employment outcomes and thought leadership. The 2027 edition covers more than 400 business schools globally.

For students researching MBA options, the rankings can provide one source of information when comparing institutions, programmes and study destinations. Prospective applicants can also consider factors such as curriculum, location, costs, employment opportunities and individual career goals when evaluating programmes.