UPF-BSM’s MSc in International Business ranks first in Spain and fourth worldwide in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027
14 Octubre - 2026
The programme enters the global Top 5 for the first time, ranking as the best in Spain and the second-best in Europe.
UPF-BSM’s Master of Science in International Business and the Master’s Degree in International Business have been recognised as the best in Spain, fourth worldwide and second in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027, a ranking that assesses programmes in international trade and business.
UPF-BSM’s master’s programmes have entered the global Top 5 for the first time, alongside international business programmes offered by other renowned business schools, including Thunderbird School of Management, Durham University, the University of Sydney and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
“Reaching this position in just five years is an important milestone in our international journey and reflects the growing competitiveness of our academic model,” says José M. Martínez-Sierra, Director General of UPF-BSM.
“For a relatively young and research-intensive business school rooted in a leading public university, reaching the world’s Top 4 in this field carries particular significance. It reinforces our conviction that academic excellence, international ambition and public purpose can go hand in hand,” Martínez-Sierra adds.
First in Spain
The QS ranking, one of the most recognised international rankings in academia, assessed master’s programmes in International Business at 110 business schools worldwide. The evaluation covered six dimensions: programme content (30%), reputation among key stakeholders (20%), graduate career outcomes (15%), industry engagement (15%), innovative teaching methods (10%) and research (10%).
Among these indicators, UPF-BSM’s master’s programmes scored 98.8/100 in Innovative Teaching Methods, ranking first in Spain and second worldwide and in Europe. This indicator assesses how programmes are delivered, including teaching methods and student assessment. Particular emphasis is placed on the adoption of innovative, student-centred approaches, especially those based on experiential learning.
Another area in which UPF-BSM’s programmes stand out is Graduate Career Outcomes, where they scored 89.1/100, ranking first in Spain, eighth in Europe and tenth worldwide. This indicator examines graduates’ career outcomes, including employment rates upon completion of the programme and the support provided by the university to help students achieve their professional goals.
Finally, UPF-BSM also performed strongly in Industry Engagement, scoring 77.8/100. This result places the school’s master’s programmes first in Spain in this category. Industry engagement measures the extent to which graduates acquire the skills needed to enter the international trade sector, assessing the level of interaction between faculty, students and industry.
UPF-BSM’s master’s programmes
UPF-BSM’s MSc in International Business (University Master’s Degree in International Business) provides students with the tools and skills they need to understand today’s dynamic global business environment.
The programme is designed to help students learn about the processes and strategic decisions involved in business internationalisation. This ranges from interpreting current political, economic and social issues affecting international business to acquiring and applying the analytical tools required to develop and implement an international business plan.