HEC Paris MBA Secures #5 Spot Globally in QS Rankings

HEC Paris MBA has reclaimed its place among the world’s best, ranking #5 globally in the 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings—placing it in the top 1.3% of programs worldwide. With standout scores in Value for Money, Thought Leadership, and Employability, the program continues to deliver exceptional ROI, world-class academics, and powerful career outcomes.

The HEC Paris MBA reclaimed the #5 position in the 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings, which ranks the top Global MBA Programs in the world. Among 390 programs across 67 countries, the HEC Paris MBA scored 98.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 1.3% of business schools worldwide.

Top 5 for a Reason: Hallmarks of the HEC Paris MBA

The HEC Paris MBA scored high in its Value for Money with 99.8 out of 100 points, a rating that measures both average return on investment (based on tuition levels, opportunity costs, salary growth, and expected career progression) and the time it takes for graduates to pay back their investment. 

Thought Leadership held up high with a score of 96.3 out of 100, a testament to the HEC Paris MBA’s academic reputation based on responses from over 200,000 academics in 60 countries around the world.

Finally, Employability remains high at HEC Paris MBA with a score of 95.8 out of 100, a metric based on responses from more than 36,000 global employers and the percentage of graduates which accepted job offers three months post-graduation.

More than 39,000 academics were surveyed in the 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings, one of the most respected benchmarks for MBA programs—signaling excellence, global credibility, and the real-world value.