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ESMT Berlin ranks among world’s best in executive education

ESMT Berlin has once again been recognized among the world’s leading providers of executive education in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2026. The school ranked among the top five in the world customized programs and among the top ten in the world for open enrollment programs.

May 18, 2026

“These rankings reflect the consistently high quality, innovation, and relevance of our programs, as well as the dedication of our faculty, staff, and global community,” said Jörg Rocholl, president of ESMT. “For ESMT, executive education is not only about advancing careers. It is about accompanying leaders throughout their professional journeys with learning experiences that help them navigate transformation, lead responsibly, and create lasting impact.”

The Financial Times rankings evaluate business schools worldwide based on criteria including program design, teaching methods, participant satisfaction, international reach, and long-term impact.

Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2026

Financial Times Executive Education Open Enrollment Ranking 2026

About ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, online, and in online blended format. Focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, its diverse faculty publishes outstanding research in top academic journals. Additionally, the international business school provides an interdisciplinary platform for discourse between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is a non-profit private institution of higher education with the right to grant PhDs and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and ZEvA. It is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all its activities and communities.

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Martha Ihlbrock

Director of Corporate Communications

Phone: +49 30 212 31-1043 Email: martha.ihlbrock@esmt.org

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Deepti Gahrotra

Interim Deputy Director of Corporate Communications

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