The Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business in the QS 2025 Rankings

QS – Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the most widely recognized international organizations for evaluating universities and business schools. Each year, it publishes rankings covering top programs such as MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized master’s degrees, highlighting the best institutions worldwide.

QS evaluations are based on a set of indicators that include:

• the reputation of the program among academics and employers,
• the professional benefits for graduates and the return on investment,
• the student experience, links with the labor market, and academic impact.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs are designed for professionals with significant work experience who wish to combine work and study, enhancing their skills in strategy, leadership, and innovation.

In the most recent QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 – Europe, Oxford (Saïd Business School) ranked first in Europe and globally, followed by HEC Paris and IESE Business School in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

The Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) continues to strengthen its international presence, ranking 55th in Europe among 72 top Executive MBA programs and in the 151–160 band globally.

This ranking was based on key indicators, where the AUEB program stood out:

• Employer Reputation: 54.4
• Diversity: 53.0
• Career Outcomes: 33.0
• Thought Leadership: 32.9
• Executive Profile: 32.3

With these distinctions, the AUEB Executive MBA is a strong and reliable choice for executives seeking to advance their careers, enhance their knowledge, and develop leadership skills through a program that combines academic excellence with international recognition.

This year’s ranking reflects the program’s continued presence and progress. Specifically:

• At the global level, in 2024 AUEB’s EMBA was ranked in the 141–150 band, while in 2025 it is ranked in the 151–160 band. Although its overall position shifted slightly, the program remains consistently among the top EMBAs worldwide, in an even more competitive year (232 programs this year compared to 194 last year).
• In Europe, it ranked 50th among 66 programs in 2024, and 55th among 72 programs in 2025, maintaining a stable position in the European ranking.

Particularly positive is the improvement in Career Outcomes (an increase of approximately 7.5 points), indicating that the program’s graduates have better career prospects and earnings compared to last year.