In the 2026 QS Global Master’s Degree Rankings, European business schools continue to dominate, with HEC Paris leading in Management, Finance, and Marketing, surpassing University of Oxford in Finance. ESSEC Business School also ranks strongly across disciplines including Supply Chain and Marketing. The ranking methodology emphasizes employability, alumni outcomes, value, thought leadership, and diversity. While U.S. institutions like MIT Sloan and University of Michigan feature prominently in specific areas, the overall landscape points to robust European competitiveness in graduate business education.