Singapore, 16 September 2026 – The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is ranked first in Asia for the fourth consecutive year in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 87.3 out of 100.
The NUS MBA retains its global position at 23rd, in an evaluation pool of more than 400 MBA programmes across the world and 81 in Asia. The 2027 edition of the QS Global MBA Rankings assesses programmes across five key performance indicators: Employability, Value for Money, Diversity, Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership.
Among the indicators, Employability ranks first in Asia and 23rd globally, reflecting the standing of the NUS brand among employers. The NUS MBA performed well in Diversity with a score above 93 in its international faculty and student ratios, climbing 21 places to joint 35th globally and now ranks second in Asia.
A strong Return on Investment score of 95.9 in the Value for Money category saw the programme moving up 18 places to 20th globally. All five indicators including Alumni Outcomes and Thought Leadership outperformed their respective global averages, with Employability leading the way at 82.7, nearly double the global average of 43.2.
Professor Teo Chung Piaw, Dean of NUS Business School, said, “Retaining our position as Asia’s leading MBA for the fourth consecutive year is encouraging, as global offerings continue to grow and competition intensifies. The gains in value for money and diversity speak to the long-standing value of an NUS MBA along with the international learning environment we seek to provide our students. Our focus remains on delivering a rigorous and relevant education that prepares our students to navigate change in the AI era, exercise sound judgement, and create lasting value in their organisations and communities.”
The NUS MBA offers a transformative experience designed to equip future leaders with a global toolkit and cross-cultural insight to thrive in a fast-changing world. Anchored in the dynamic business environment of Singapore, the programme delivers a rigorous yet highly customisable curriculum, with a deep focus on Asia, coupled with strong global exposure through international study trips and exchange opportunities with top partner universities worldwide.
Students can tailor their learning journey by choosing from over 50 electives across nine areas of specialisation. Through experiential learning, industry engagement, and a diverse international cohort, NUS MBA students gain the tools and perspectives needed to lead with impact, within Asia and beyond.
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About National University of Singapore (NUS)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.
Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.
For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.
About NUS Business School
With 50,000 alumni and 60 global chapters, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School is known for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights.
The school has consistently ranked first in Asia by independent publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times and Quacquarelli Symonds, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates.
The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), endorsements that the school has met the highest standards for business education.
For more information about NUS Business School, please visit bschool.nus.edu.sg.
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