Portugal places six finance masters in FT global ranking

Portugal has six business schools in the Financial Times’ 2026 ranking of the world’s 70 best Masters in Finance programmes, highlighting the country’s growing visibility in international business education. Nova School of Business and Economics remained the top Portuguese institution, ranking eighth globally despite slipping from sixth place last year.

The other Portuguese schools in the table were Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics in 19th place, up from 23rd; ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management in 33rd, down from 27th; FEP – University of Porto in 43rd, down two places; Iscte Business School in 47th, returning to the ranking after a two-year absence; and Católica Porto Business School in 54th, up from 63rd.

Among the main performance indicators highlighted by the schools were international career outcomes, salary progression and value for money. Católica Lisbon said its graduates’ salaries rose by more than 50% within three years, while ISEG said average pay growth reached 75%, the strongest result among the Portuguese schools and seventh globally on that measure. FEP said it ranked first in Portugal and seventh worldwide for value for money for the second consecutive year.

The biggest improvement among the Portuguese institutions came from Católica Porto, which climbed nine places, helped by stronger employability indicators. The FT ranking is based on two surveys, one sent to business schools and another to alumni, and includes measures such as career progress, pay, environmental sustainability and diversity. Schools must also meet quality criteria including international accreditations.

Originally published at Eco.pt