Henley secures European top 40 position in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2025

Henley has once again demonstrated its strength on the global stage, maintaining its position among Europe’s top 40 business schools in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2025, placing 37^th overall.

Regionally, Henley achieved an impressive UK top ten position (8^th) and continues to shine in the Nordics, ranking 2^nd in the region.

These rankings reflect the quality and breadth of Henley’s educational offering, assessed across multiple programmes: Executive MBA (EMBA), Masters in Management (MiM) and Open and Custom Executive Education. Henley participates in all categories except the Global (full time) MBA.

Programme highlights

Executive MBA

• Ranked 1^st in the Nordics, 4^th in the UK and 19^th in Europe.
• Alumni report an average salary of $188,990 three years post-graduation, with an average 51% salary increase - placing Henley 2^nd in the Nordics, 8^th in the UK, and 38^th in Europe for this measure.

Masters in Management (MiM)

• Ranked 83^rd overall in Europe.
• Alumni achieve an average salary of $54,772 three years after graduation, with an average 35% salary increase, positioning Henley 58^th in Europe for this measure.

Executive Education

• Custom programmes: 18^th in Europe, 3^rd in the UK and 2^nd in the Nordics.
• Open programmes: 19^th in Europe, 4^th in the UK and 2^nd in the Nordics.

Commitment to diversity and excellence

Henley proudly champions diversity and inclusion:

• 2^nd in the UK and 1^st in the Nordics for female full-time faculty representation (46%).
• Ranked in Europe’s top 25 for international faculty (74%) and top 40 for faculty holding doctoral degrees (99%).

Professor Lucy Newton, Pro-Dean of Education and Student Success, said: “I am delighted to see that Henley has maintained its position among the FT’s top 10 UK business schools and within the top 40 in Europe. This achievement reinforces our reputation as a leading business school, delivering world-class education and fostering a diverse, global community.

“Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of what we do, so I am pleased to see that we are recognised for the strong representation of women and international faculty. It is also rewarding to continue to see high rankings for our MBA programmes and Executive Education, which reflect the quality and impact of our offering.

"At Henley, we equip our students with the knowledge, skills and experiences essential for the world of work and a successful career. These rankings reflect the excellent provision we have for all of our students and learners.”