Prime Highlights-
- Durham’s MSc International Business ranks second globally, first in the UK and Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.
- Durham also ranks second worldwide for Graduate Outcomes, and its School places 21st globally for both Reputation and Research.
Key Facts-
- QS ranked 110 programs across 39 countries on six areas including Reputation and Industry Engagement.
- Durham’s MBA rose 20 places to joint 70th globally, while its Online MBA ranked ninth worldwide.
Background-
The QS International Trade Rankings 2027 placed Durham University’s MSc International Business second worldwide, with the top spot in both the UK and Europe. The program climbed from third place globally in its debut ranking.
Durham also placed second in the world for Graduate Outcomes. The School ranked 21st globally for both Reputation and Research. QS assessed 110 programs across 39 countries.
QS judges programs across six areas: Trade Program Content, Reputation, Graduate Outcomes, Industry Engagement, Innovative Teaching and Research.
Program Director Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah called the second-place finish a fantastic achievement for the program. He said Durham is especially pleased to see its graduate outcomes recognized. He added that the program gives students the knowledge, experience and global perspective to succeed in an increasingly connected business world.
The program equips students with the skills to seize opportunities in international business.
Durham says these results show steady strength across UK and global rankings. The result adds to a strong run of rankings for Durham University and its Business School. The MBA rose 20 places to joint 70th globally in the QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2027 and placed 30th in Europe.
The Online MBA ranked ninth globally in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2026 and has stayed in the global top 10 for 13 straight years. The University also climbed nine places to 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.