# Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Ranked No. 1 in the World in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026

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- Published: 2026-10-12T13:10:00+07:00
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#### _Top ranking reflects exceptional career outcomes, a world-leading alumni network and a truly global executive learning experience_

HONG KONG SAR – [Media OutReach Newswire](https://www.media-outreach.com/) – 12 
October 2026 – The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (KH EMBA) Program has secured the
No. 1 position globally in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, released
today, marking an unprecedented 13th time the Program has attained the top position.
Jointly offered by the HKUST Business School and the Kellogg School of Management
at Northwestern University, the Program has consistently been recognized among the
world’s leading Executive MBA programs for its outstanding impact on participants’
careers, leadership development, and global business perspectives.

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 The latest ranking reflects KH EMBA’s continued excellence across key performance
indicators, including career progression, alumni outcomes, international student
body, and the strength of its global network. The achievement reinforces the program’s
unique position at the intersection of East and West, equipping senior executives
with the strategic insight and leadership capabilities required to navigate an increasingly
complex global business environment.

 The ranking also underscores the exceptional strength of the KH EMBA alumni community.
RankedNo. 1 globally in the Alumni Network category, the program continues to cultivate
a powerful international community of senior executives, entrepreneurs and industry
leaders. Spanning geographies and sectors, this lifelong network facilitates business
opportunities, strategic partnerships, professional exchange and career advancement.

 Further validating the program’s transformative career impact, KH EMBA graduates
reported an average “Salary Today” of USD 607,684 (over HKD 4.7 million) and an 
average 69% salary increase following graduation. The program also achieved an outstanding
overall satisfaction score of 9.73 out of 10, reflecting alumni confidence in the
quality of the learning experience, the achievement of career goals and the enduring
value of the global KH EMBA network.

 **Prof. Frederik ANSEEL, Dean of HKUST Business School**, said, “Thirteen No. 1
rankings over nearly two decades demonstrate the consistency with which this program
has delivered value to senior executives around the world. Our participants are 
accomplished leaders, and the depth of experience they bring to the classroom is
a defining part of the learning journey. They engage with world-class faculty who
challenge conventional thinking, translate cutting-edge research into practical 
insights, and help them navigate the complex decisions they face as leaders. Equally
important are the lifelong connections formed through the program, extending into
a global alumni community where members continue to mentor, support and learn from
one another long after graduation.”

 **Prof. Francesca CORNELLI, Dean of Kellogg School of Management**, noted, “For
more than two decades, Kellogg School of Management and HKUST Business School have
fostered a close and fruitful partnership, bringing together outstanding faculty
from around the world to deliver a world-class global management education. We will
continue to deepen our collaboration to nurture forward-looking and responsible 
leaders who create long-term value for Hong Kong, Asia, and the global community.”

 The Financial Times ranking evaluates the world’s leading EMBA programmes through
a rigorous assessment framework covering alumni career outcomes, faculty research
excellence, diversity, international exposure, and other key indicators of programme
quality and institutional impact. The KH EMBA’s position at the top of the global
ranking reflects its longstanding commitment to academic excellence, transformative
leadership development, outstanding career outcomes, and the cultivation of a truly
global network of senior executives.

 The full FT Executive MBA Ranking 2026 is available at: [https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/3048/emba-2026](https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/3048/emba-2026)

 According to the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance,
the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program is an exempted course. It is a matter of discretion
for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may
lead.

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#### About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) ([https://hkust.edu.hk/](https://hkust.edu.hk/))
is a world-class university renowned for its excellence in innovative education,
research, and impactful knowledge transfer. Adopting a holistic and interdisciplinary
approach to education, HKUST was ranked 33rd globally and 6th in Asia in the QS 
World University Rankings 2027 and QS Asia University Rankings 2026, respectively.
It was also ranked 20th worldwide in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact
Ratings 2026, placing first among universities in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
for the third consecutive year. Eleven HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s
top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. In addition, HKUST’s
Computer Science discipline, which encompasses areas such as artificial intelligence
and machine learning, was ranked No. 1 in Hong Kong for the tenth consecutive year
in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Its graduates
are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-
after employees. In research and entrepreneurship, more than 80% of HKUST’s research
was rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the University Grants
Committee’s Research Assessment Exercise 2020. As of September 2026, HKUST members
have founded more than 2,000 active start-ups, including 11 unicorns and 23 successful
exits through initial public offerings (IPOs) or mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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