UCD Smurfit Business School: A European Powerhouse Climbs MBA Ranking
Dublin, Ireland – The University College Dublin (UCD) Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has cemented its position as a top European business school, securing a spot among the coveted top 30 institutions for the ninth consecutive year. This achievement testifies to the school’s enduring commitment to providing world-class business education, according to the latest rankings released by the Financial Times.
This year’s ranking saw UCD Smurfit climb three spots from its 24th position in 2022, landing at an impressive 21st place. This places them ahead of all other Irish business schools featured in the list. Trinity Business School also made a strong showing, jumping eight spots to 24th, while Cork University Business School/Irish Management Institute claimed the 83rd position.
The prestigious Financial Times rankings evaluate European business schools based on a comprehensive assessment of their diverse programs, including Masters in Management, MBA, Executive MBA, and open and custom executive education courses.
"Our college strategy outlines our vision and ambition to advance as a European-leading center of excellence for rigorous, relevant, business education and research,” expressed Professor Anthony Brabazon, dean of UCD College of Business. “This ranking continues to highlight UCD Smurfit School’s enduring status as one of an elite group of global business educators.” He further emphasized the school’s commitment to continuous improvement, stating, “We are undertaking significant and on-going investment in new faculty, in our physical and digital infrastructure, and in student services in order to provide a truly transformational educational environment for our students.”
Dean Laurent Muzellec of Trinity Business School attributed their success to "the exceptional performance of our MBA programmes and custom executive programs," while also highlighting the school’s strong commitment to diversity, sustainability, and impactful education.
A spokesperson for UCC echoed the sentiment of progress, stating that the ranking underscores the college’s "commitment to advancing Irish executive education across Europe and beyond.”
The Financial Times ranking reinforces the growing international prominence of Irish business schools. It demonstrates a commitment to excellence in education and research, setting a high standard for business education within Europe and beyond.
