QRNW Publishes the 2026 Edition of Its Global Best Business Schools Ranking

OUS Academy in Switzerland
Aug 19
2 min read

The Quantitative Research Network for Worldwide Rankings (QRNW) is proud to announce the official release of the Best Business Schools 2026 Ranking, presenting a curated selection of institutions that demonstrate excellence in business education, international relevance, and innovation.

This year’s edition highlights top-performing schools from across five continents, reaffirming QRNW’s position as a transparent, independent, and non-commercial ranking authority serving higher education institutions worldwide.

About QRNW

QRNW is an autonomous research-based ranking platform that evaluates academic institutions through a rigorous, evidence-based methodology. It functions as an independent office under the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS)—a non-profit quality assurance body.

ECLBS is a recognized member of:

IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence
CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG)
INQAAHE – International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education

QRNW operates independently, with no financial affiliations to ranked institutions, advertising agencies, or government bodies. All results are based strictly on data, performance indicators, and verified documentation.

What Sets the QRNW Rankings Apart

Unlike many commercial rankings, QRNW is committed to:

No pay-to-play policy: institutions cannot buy placements
No advertising or promotional influence
Merit-based evaluation only
Full transparency of methodology and selection criteria

The goal is to ensure that institutions are recognized for real achievements, not for marketing budgets.

2026 Ranking Methodology

The 2026 ranking edition evaluates institutions using a multidimensional approach including:

Institutional accreditation and third-party quality assurance
Academic qualifications and research productivity
Internationalization of students, faculty, and partnerships
Sustainability and contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Graduate employability and outcome tracking
Digital transformation and educational innovation

Special emphasis in 2026 was placed on institutions leveraging technology, hybrid learning models, and AI-enhanced teaching methods, reflecting global shifts in business education.

Global Participation and Visibility

This year’s ranking includes institutions from more than 50 countries, with strong representation from Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The diversity of the list demonstrates QRNW’s commitment to recognizing both established leaders and rising institutions contributing to the global education landscape.

Institutions listed in the QRNW 2026 ranking benefit from enhanced international visibility and recognition, as the platform is regularly consulted by students, employers, and policy-makers seeking reliable data on academic excellence.

An Invitation to Future Candidates

QRNW encourages business schools, management institutes, and higher education institutions focused on innovation, impact, and academic quality to engage with the network.

There is no application fee and no listing charge. All institutions are welcome to submit data for review—inclusion is based solely on measurable, verifiable performance.