Rabat Business School breaks into global top 10 in Financial Times ranking

Tuesday 08 September 2026 - 12:30

By: Azzat Manal

Rabat Business School breaks into global top 10 in Financial Times ranking

Rabat Business School, part of the International University of Rabat, has reached a new milestone in its international development after entering the global top 10 of the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking.

The Moroccan business school has continued its rapid rise in the prestigious ranking, moving from 86th place to 54th in 2023, then to 32nd in 2024 and 20th in 2025. Its latest performance places it among the leading institutions worldwide for management education.

Several indicators contributed to the school’s strong position. Rabat Business School ranked first globally for the percentage increase in graduates’ salaries and also topped the ranking for overall student satisfaction. It additionally secured fifth place worldwide for career progress, highlighting the perceived impact of its programs on graduates’ professional development.

The results reflect the growing international recognition of the school and its efforts to align academic training with the expectations of students and employers. The Financial Times ranking evaluates business schools using a range of criteria, including career development, salary progression, satisfaction, achievement of career objectives and the international orientation of programs.

Rabat Business School has for several years stood out as the only business school from Africa and the Middle East included in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking. Its latest achievement further strengthens its international profile and reinforces Morocco’s visibility in the global higher education sector.

Nicolas Arnaud, dean and director general of Rabat Business School, described the ranking as a major source of pride for the institution, Morocco and Africa. He attributed the result to more than a decade of collective efforts by the school’s staff and wider academic community.

Arnaud also emphasized the broader significance of the recognition, arguing that the performance demonstrates the ability of an African business school to compete with leading institutions from Europe, North America and Asia.

The latest ranking represents another important step in Rabat Business School’s international expansion. Beyond its position among the world’s top institutions, the result highlights the increasing role of African business schools in shaping the future of management education and strengthening the continent’s academic and professional capabilities.