The Executive MBA of Porto Business School, part of the University of Porto, rose 13 places in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, from 95th to 82nd worldwide. It is the second consecutive year in the top 100, which it entered in 2025.
Alumni satisfaction rose from 8.48 to 8.89 out of 10, one of the largest improvements worldwide, and the career progress indicator rose 27 places. Three years after graduating, alumni saw an average salary increase of 63%, the highest among Portuguese schools.
The programme also ranked 19th worldwide for carbon footprint and 28th for international course experience, first in Portugal. In 2026 the school has more than 900 students from over 60 nationalities, 42% of them women.
