Business and Economics

Accreditations and rankings

of the Faculty of Business and Economics

Accreditations and rankings

of the Faculty of Business and Economics

Accreditations

​​Accreditations are quality assurance mechanisms for business schools. They ensure we meet specific academic standards, indicating our commitment to high-quality education and research. For our students, these accreditations assure the relevance and strength of their diploma. For our faculty, they also enhance our opportunities for collaboration with other universities worldwide. In short, they're incredible important.

An overview

At this moment, we are the only business faculty in Flanders with multiple international accreditations:​

  • ​Since 2005 all FBE's management programmes are accredited by AACSB.​
  • Accreditation by NVAO is mandatory for all programmes in Flanders. 
  • In 2020, the Faculty's EFMD accreditation for its Business Economics and Business Engineering degrees was renewed for 5 more years.
  • In 2023, the Faculty of Business and Economics, including the activities, the postgraduate and the executive portfolio of the Antwerp Management School (AMS), has obtained the prestigious EQUIS accreditation for a period of 3 years.

6 more years of AACSB accreditation for the Faculty of Business and Economics of UAntwerp and AMS | May 2025

We’re officially re-accredited by AACSB International for another 6 years! A recognition we at the University of Antwerp and the Antwerp Management School are very, very proud of. And one that confirms we’re on the right track. The Faculty of Business and Economics achieves this re-accreditation together with AMS, our strategic partner. 

 The Peer Review Team praised "our strong connections with practice" and "the way we handle the open enrollment to the Bachelor programme, in a manner that furthers diversity and inclusion." This is a result of the high level of engagement by faculty members and high quality support services. 

Established in 1916, AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for Business Schools and the world’s largest global business education network, connecting educational institutions and businesses to develop exceptional global leaders. Only the best schools around the world can meet the consistent, demanding requirements of earning AACSB Accreditation—the highest standard of quality in the world. Today, there are only around 1.000 Business Schools with an AACSB Accreditation worldwide .

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this possible: students, staff, faculty, alumni and partners. This one’s for you.

FBE, including the AMS portfolio, obtains prestigious EQUIS accreditation

Rankings

In the higher education landscape, there exists a wide range of rankings, each of which using their own methods to asses the quality of universities worldwide. Some rankings pertain to the entire University of Antwerp, while others are specific to the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Master in Business Economics ranks 78th in FT Master in Management ranking, 6th in terms of value for money

The Faculty of Business and Economics has risen 9 places in the FT Master in Management ranking 2024! This ranking lists the top 100 management programs worldwiden based on criteria such as career progression, salary growth, and value for money.

 We’re now 78th in the world, and still the only ranked university in Flanders. Plus, we’ve once again obtained 6th place in terms of value for money. 

This upward trend not only reflects academic excellence but the strength of our community and the impact of our programs. Thank you to all staff members, students and alumni, we couldn’t have done it without you! 

Financial Times rankings

Since 2005, the Financial Times has ranked the best Masters in Management globally. The ranking has gained a lot of importance over the years. In the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2024, the University of Antwerp is selected as the only Flemish university and has placed 85th. 

Our Master in Business Economics made it into the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking for the first time in 2018. UAntwerp is ranked 78th in 2024, 9 places higher than last year, and was placed 6th worldwide in terms of value for money.

Young University Rankings

UAntwerp, which was founded in 2003, scores extremely well in Young University Rankings

World University Rankings

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