On the rise: Vlerick’s Executive MBA climbs to the #1 spot in the BeNeLux 

12 October 2026

The latest Financial Times Executive MBA ranking is out, and our Executive MBA climbed to the #1 position in the Benelux and to #6 in the world for career progression. This highlights the professional success our Executive MBA participants achieve after graduation. 

In Europe, the programme ranks 20th, and worldwide it ranks #41, up 8 spots from last year.  

“In a world where business models, technologies, careers and learning itself are constantly being reinvented, an Executive MBA cannot afford to stand still. Rising 8 places globally in a highly competitive international landscape is strong recognition of the value and relevance of our Executive MBA.” Says Björn Cumps, Programme director EMBA and Professor Management Practices, Vlerick Business School.  

“We are on the move, and we keep reinventing our EMBA learning experience. Our new AI Leadership Series helps participants govern AI, build their own AI agent and develop a personal AI Leadership Playbook for the future. Through our new global Executive MBA Consortium module, they challenge traditional global market assumptions, broaden their perspective and learn how leaders approach similar challenges in very different contexts. Together, these experiences help participants become the kind of leaders organisations need today: technologically fluent, adaptable to shifting global market realities and capable of turning complexity into opportunity.” 

Our success in numbers 

Overall Ranking 

  • 1 Benelux 
  • Top 20 Europe 
  • Top 50 worldwide 

Career progression 

  • Top 6 Worldwide 
  • Top 5  Europe  

International course experience 

  • Top 25 Worldwide
  • Top 15 Europe 

Vlerick’s Executive MBA portfolio offers a variety of formats – including campus-based learning, 100% online study and options that blend online learning with international study trips. The Executive MBA offers you a unique experience that allows you to take the next leap in your career. You’ll combine hands-on experience with executive career coaching to help you position yourself for future leadership roles.  

Discover our Executive MBA programme here > 

Every year, the Financial Times releases a list of the top 100 Executive MBAs globally – showcasing the best programmes from around the world. Vlerick is proud to continually feature in this prestigious ranking. 

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Sihame Ghaddab

Sihame Ghaddab

MBA Recruitment Manager – (Global) Executive and Online MBA