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NUS MBA Tops Asia Again with Impressive Rankings

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA program ranked first in Asia and 23rd globally in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, marking its third consecutive year at the top.
NUS achieved a 95% employment rate and a 94.2 score in Return on Investment, surpassing global averages.
Stanford Graduate School of Business maintained its top position in LinkedIn's 2025 MBA ranking, emphasizing career outcomes.
Harvard Business School leads with 1,906 alumni founding 1,757 companies, raising $84.6 billion.
Technion reached 10th in PitchBook's MBA rankings, reflecting Israel's rising influence in the startup ecosystem.

History

Historical Context

The QS World University Rankings, established in 2004, emphasize global education standards and employability. In 2016, the National University of Singapore achieved a 95% employment rate, reflecting a trend where universities prioritize career outcomes. This mirrors Harvard Business School's success, with 1,906 alumni founding companies that raised $84.6 billion, highlighting the competitive landscape of MBA programs.

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Story summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA program ranked first in Asia and 23rd globally in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, marking its third consecutive year at the top.
NUS achieved a 95% employment rate and a 94.2 score in Return on Investment, surpassing global averages.
Stanford Graduate School of Business maintained its top position in LinkedIn's 2025 MBA ranking, emphasizing career outcomes.
Harvard Business School leads with 1,906 alumni founding 1,757 companies, raising $84.6 billion.
Technion reached 10th in PitchBook's MBA rankings, reflecting Israel's rising influence in the startup ecosystem.

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