Two business schools at the Universidade Católica among the best in Europe
Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics ranks as the 26th best Business School in Europe, while Católica Porto Business School records an impressive rise of 13 positions, becoming the Portuguese school with the strongest improvement and the 6th fastest-rising institution within the European Top 100.
This double recognition strengthens Portugal’s role in international Management education. With six national business schools featured in the Top 100, Portugal is surpassed only by four larger countries: Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Universidade Católica Portuguesa stands out as the only institution in Portugal with two business schools included in this prestigious ranking.
Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics is ranked 26th among Europe’s Best Business Schools, according to the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2025. It holds 23rd place in the three-year average and was the first Portuguese Business School to enter this ranking in 2007, consistently achieving top positions since 2012.
The 2025 ranking aggregates results from the Master's in Management, Executive Education, and MBA Programme rankings. This result reflects CATÓLICA-LISBON’s leading global performance across all areas.
According to Filipe Santos, Dean of Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, “this recognition is a testament to the talent and dedication of our students, graduates, faculty, and staff. CATÓLICA-LISBON is today a hub of world-class talent, a producer of cutting-edge knowledge in economics and management, and a launchpad for successful, high-impact careers. Congratulations to our University, which celebrates not only having two business schools among the best in Europe, but also being recognised as the second Most Entrepreneurial University in Portugal by Start-up Portugal at Web Summit. Portugal should also take pride in this ranking, as having six recognised business schools is a sign of the quality of Management education in the country. It is a source of pride for CATÓLICA-LISBON to have been a pioneer and leader in this internationalisation process of Business Schools.”
In the European Business Schools Ranking 2025, Católica Porto Business School rises 13 places compared to 2024, reaching 81st position, becoming the Portuguese school with the greatest improvement and the 6th fastest-growing school in the European Top 100. This strong performance is reinforced by excellent results achieved throughout the year, including the entry of its Master’s in Finance and Master’s in Management into the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2025 and Masters in Management 2025 rankings.
According to João Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto Business School, “this rise in the 2025 European Business Schools table consolidates our presence in this prestigious ranking and represents another firm step in the international positioning of Católica Porto Business School, reflecting the quality of our teaching, the career progression of our graduates, and the institution’s growing impact on the academic and business landscape.”
Published annually by the British media group Financial Times, the European Business Schools Ranking assesses Europe’s best business schools based on criteria such as programme quality, graduate salary and career progression, gender diversity, research, and academic impact. It is recognised worldwide as a benchmark for students and professionals seeking excellence in Management education.
Both business schools of Universidade Católica Portuguesa hold the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation, achieved by only 1% of business schools worldwide, through the EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB international accreditations.