HKUST Business School is pleased to announce that our MBA program has been ranked #24 globally by the Financial Times and continues to be the #1 MBA program in Hong Kong. This marks the 15th time since 2008 that the program has been placed among the world's top 25, a consistent track record that reflects both our long-standing global reputation and the School's ongoing commitment to excellence in business education. We're also ranked #14 globally in "International Mobility", the highest in Asia, reflecting the global reach of our graduates and the strength of our international community. 

The Full Picture

"Rankings are one reference point in assessing performance, but they do not fully capture the breadth or depth of an institution's impact," said Professor Fred Anseel, Dean of the HKUST Business School.

 Over its 35-year history, the HKUST MBA has consistently demonstrated its quality across multiple dimensions. In particular, our strong employment and career outcomes speak to the strength of our alumni community. We remain committed to delivering a world-class educational experience that prepares future leaders to thrive in an evolving global business landscape.

Rankings and numbers never tell the full story. The real measure of an MBA program lives in what happens after graduation, in boardrooms across Asia, in startups finding their footing, in careers that take unexpected and rewarding turns. The HKUST MBA's strength shows up in these outcomes, shaped by decades of innovation, teaching and research.

Three Areas of Focus, One Clear Purpose

HKUST's MBA program continues to innovate in three priority areas that directly prepare students for the opportunities ahead. First, we continue to invest in new courses that teach our students to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business, entrepreneurship, and personal productivity. Second, we continue to strengthen our vibrant international learning environment with students from around the world. Third, we bring together more and more alumni, students, and corporate partners to create a collaborative network built for the Asian century.

These choices reflect real intention. AI isn't just theory and powerpoints, it's taught as a practical capability students can use during the program. The international cohort does more than add diversity to the classroom; it prepares students to lead in a multi-polar world that demands cross-cultural fluency and open minds. And the connections we facilitate between students, alumni, and corporate partners? They're built to create innovation and opportunities that extend well beyond graduation, forming networks that grow more valuable over time.

Built on Partnership

"Our school and students are grateful for the support offered by our alumni and corporate partners," said Professor Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of the HKUST MBA Program. 

We are also energized by the many and diverse business school partnerships we have developed around the world.

These relationships aren't transactional. They're collaborative, evolving partnerships that strengthen every dimension of the HKUST MBA, from curriculum shaped by the latest industry needs to career paths opened by alumni who remember their own journey, to global learning opportunities that create new ideas and possibilities.

Consistent Recognition Across the Board

The Financial Times ranking joins other recent rankings: HKUST Business School has been ranked the #1 MBA program in Asia by Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-schools 2024-2025 and #1 MBA program in Hong Kong by QS World University Rankings Global MBA rankings 2026. Many analysts, same conclusions. HKUST delivers on its mission: Developing leaders in Asia for the World.

For more information about the HKUST Business School MBA program, please contact us at mba@ust.hk.