Rankings and accreditations
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is internationally recognized for the quality of its education and research. External rankings and accreditations provide independent assessment of the School’s performance and development.
Rankings
SSE is regularly ranked among the leading business schools in Europe by the Financial Times (FT).
Financial Times rankings
- European Business School ranking 2025: 19 / 100
- Master in Management 2025: 9 / 100
- Master in Finance 2026: 23 / 70
- Executive Open Programs 2026: 14 / 90
- Executive Customised Programs 2026: 19 / 99
- Executive MBA 2025: 40 / 100
- Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2026: 7 / 180
These rankings reflect SSE’s academic quality, international outlook, and close collaboration with business and society.
EQUIS accreditation
SSE is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), one of the leading international accreditation systems for business schools. SSE has held this accreditation since 1999.
What EQUIS covers
EQUIS evaluates the entire institution, including education, research, and collaboration with external partners. The process involves regular external review against international standards.
Assessment areas include:
- Academic quality and research
- Program design and delivery
- Internationalization
- Collaboration with business and society
- Ethics, responsibility, and sustainability
Why it matters
EQUIS accreditation confirms that SSE meets high international standards across its core activities. It also supports continuous development through structured external evaluation and feedback.
Contact
For further information about EQUIS and EFMD, please contact:
Sofie Roy
Senior Executive Vice President
Email: sofie.roy@hhs.se