BI’s Master’s in Finance among the world’s best in FT ranking

Once again, BI’s Master’s in Finance has been recognized as the best in Norway, being the only Norwegian institution to qualify for the list. It also ranks as the third best in the Nordics, alongside two other Nordic schools on the list.

High graduate employment rate

A key driver for BI’s position in the ranking is the high performance in graduate employability. The data shows that 98 percent of BI’s finance graduates secure employment within three months of completing their degree.

“Consistently securing a spot on the Financial Times ranking confirms the strong academic quality and professional relevance of our Master in Finance. I am incredibly proud of our faculty’s dedication to keeping our programme at a world-class level. It is highly rewarding to see that our graduates continue to be sought after across the financial sector, transitioning seamlessly into impactful careers,” says Dagfinn Rime, Head of the Department of Finance at BI.

The Financial Times ranking evaluates pre-experience finance programmes globally based on 18 different metrics, including alumni salary levels, career progression, international mobility, gender balance, and environmental sustainability.

Within the Nordic region, BI holds its top three position. BI is ranked 61st globally, while the other Nordic institutions with programmes included in the 2026 ranking are Sweden's Stockholm School of Economics (ranked 23rd) and Lund University School of Economics and Management (Lusem) (ranked 57th). 

Strong connection to the industry

BI’s stable metrics in employability highlight the close cooperation between the business school and the financial sector, helping students transition smoothly into professional careers after graduation. BI also achieves a strong result on environmental initiatives, placing 2nd globally on the carbon footprint metric, behind Italy’s SDA Bocconi. 

“Maintaining our position among the world's elite business schools provides a significant quality stamp for our alumni as they enter a highly competitive international job market. Our students can be confident that they receive a premier finance education, and employers can trust that BI graduates have the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to drive success from day one,” says Karen Spens, President of BI Norwegian Business School.

European programmes lead the ranking

As in previous years, European institutions show strong results at the top tier of the ranking. French business schools lead the list, with ESCP Business School at number one, followed by Skema Business School, while China's Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management secures third place.

BI participates in five of Financial Times’ nine annual programme rankings, including Master in Finance, Master in Management, Executive Education (Open and Customized), Executive MBA, and the overall European Business Schools Ranking.