Global EMBA ranks 21st worldwide with standout diversity performance
Alliance Manchester Business School has entered the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2026 for the first time, immediately securing 21st place globally with its Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme. An excellent achievement for a first-time entrant, amongst an impressive list of over 200 providers.
Top 5 globally for diversity
The school's performance is particularly outstanding in Diversity, where it ranks 5th in the world - surpassing every other UK school in this category and reflecting the truly global character of its programme. This is consistent with the school's broader reputation for inclusivity, with its Full-time MBA ranked 1st in the UK and 10th in the world for sector diversity by the Financial Times in 2026.
Top-ranked executive profile and research impact
Its Executive Profile score (ranked 24th globally) further underscores the calibre of its student cohort, while a Thought Leadership rank of 24th globally speaks to the strength of its faculty's research impact.
Triple accreditation and global recognition
AMBS is one of a select number of business schools globally to hold triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS - the gold standard of business education quality. This debut EMBA ranking further recognises AMBS among the world's premier executive business education providers.