HEC Montréal MBA remains among the world’s best, according to CEO Magazine

HEC Montréal once again ranks among the world’s top MBA programs, according to CEO Magazine’s 2026 Global MBA Rankings. As in previous years, the School places in the top third worldwide among the institutions evaluated.

Published by the UK-based CEO Magazine, this international ranking stands out for its rigorous and objective approach. It is based exclusively on the analysis of fact-based data provided by participating institutions, rather than on surveys of students or alumni.

For the 2026 edition, 340 MBA programs across 24 countries were assessed. More than 30 new programs entered the rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth and diversification of MBA offerings worldwide.

Methodology

The most heavily weighted criterion is Quality of Faculty, which accounts for nearly 35% of the total score. The other criteria used in the ranking are as follows:

• International Diversity (9.71%)
• Class Size (9.71%)
• Accreditations Held by the School (8.74%)
• Faculty to Student Ratio (7.76%)
• Price (5.83%)
• International Exposure (4.85%)
• Work Experience (4.85%)
• Professional Development (4.85%)
• Gender Parity (4.85%)
• Delivery Methods (3.8%)

Note that HEC Montréal did not participate in this ranking for its EMBA program offered jointly with McGill University.