INSEAD finished No.1 again in Poets&Quants’ 2025–26 composite international MBA ranking, a result the school’s dean Francisco Veloso attributed to geographic breadth, pedagogical innovation and immersive learning programs. INSEAD took the top spot for the 11th time in 16 years and for a third straight year, reinforcing a Europe‑heavy leadership among global management programs. Poets&Quants’ composite aggregates three major international MBA lists, weighting the Financial Times at 60% for its depth of data. The ranking highlights widening gaps between genuinely global programs and schools that emphasize global branding, a differentiation that could affect applicant flows and employer recruiting pipelines.