- Aston University’s Executive MBA is ranked third in the UK (36th globally) in CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings
- The University achieves Tier One Global MBA status
- Aston has also been listed as a ‘premier DBA provider’.
Aston University’s Executive MBA programme has been ranked third in the UK (36th globally) and its online MBA fifth (35th globally) in the latest Global MBA Rankings by CEO Magazine, a leading global business publication.
CEO Magazine showcases the top business schools from around the globe and, in its latest rankings, Aston University has maintained its status as a Tier One Global MBA institution, recognising its position as among the best in the world. It has also been listed as a 'premier DBA provider' one of fewer than 30 UK institutions to achieve this status.
These results follow on from Aston Business School’s strong performance recently in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject in which it was recognised among the best in the world for business and marketing, with two subjects ranking in the top 100 globally.
Professor Zoe Radnor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University, said:
"CEO Magazine’s rankings recognise Aston University's position as a leading provider of MBA education. Our programmes offer cutting-edge curriculums and transformational experiences that set our students up for business success, with opportunities to engage with our diverse range of industry partners and in advanced research. We are proud that growing numbers are travelling from around the world every year to gain the Aston advantage.”
Professor Marian Garcia, Dean of Aston Business School, added:
“We are proud to see Aston Business School’s MBA programmes recognised by CEO Magazine.
“Being ranked among the best is a testament to the outstanding commitment of our faculty, the depth and relevance of our curriculum, and the drive and ambition of our students and alumni.
“This recognition highlights the real-world impact of our teaching and the value our MBA programmes deliver to professionals seeking to lead with purpose and confidence in a rapidly evolving global business environment.”
- Notes to Editors
For over 130 years, Aston University has been making our world a better place through education, research and innovation. Our history is intertwined with the remarkable city of Birmingham, once the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and now the thriving base for an innovation ecosystem of global significance, which Aston is co-creating.
Our vision is to be a leading university for science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
Aston focuses on high-quality, exploitable research that has an impact on society through medical breakthroughs, advancements in engineering, policy and practice in government, and the strategies and performance of business.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as Continuing Professional Development solutions.
Thanks to its focus on delivering excellent outcomes for students, Aston University's reputation continues to grow. It was recognised as the Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success 2025, is 2nd in England for social mobility (2023 HEPI Social Mobility Index), and is top 20 for graduate salaries (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes).
Aston University is now defining its place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
For media inquiries in relation to this release, contact Loretta Milan, Head of Communications, on (+44) 7773 773959 or email: l.milan@aston.ac.uk.
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