The Financial Times ranking assesses the world's best Business Schools and MBA programmes. It includes more than 100 programmes which must meet strict requirements in order to be considered. All the universities are internationally accredited and have offered their MBA programmes for at least four years; the programmes are completed by at least 30 graduates per year. The ranking is based on a number of criteria. First, the university is assessed through a survey of graduates who have studied full-time. 20 per cent of all the graduates must take part in the survey and complete at least 20 questions. At 56 per cent, the survey is given the highest weighting in the final ranking of the university. Other important criteria include diversity among staff, board members and students in terms of gender and nationality, the proportion of teaching hours devoted to environmental, social and governance issues and climate change solutions, and the reduction of the carbon footprint.

Financial Times Ranking „Masters in Management" 2025

In the Financial Times Ranking Masters in Management 2025, the WiSo Faculty with its Master International Management (CEMS MIM), ranks 37th worldwide (4th nationally), making it one of the top management training programmes in Germany.

In the area of "International Opportunities", which includes the "International course experience rank", WiSo is ranked first in Germany (12th worldwide). This ranking is calculated according to how many graduates have completed stays abroad and internships.

Financial Times Ranking „European Business Schools" 2025

In the Financial Times European Business Schools 2025 Ranking, the WiSo Faculty holds the 62th place in the international comparison. In a national comparison, this means 6th place in Germany.