University of St.Gallen’s SIM tops Financial Times Masters in Management ranking for 14th consecutive year

University of St.Gallen’s SIM tops Financial Times Masters in Management ranking for 14th consecutive year

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen has once again secured the top position in the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, with its Master in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) programme claiming the number one spot for a record 14th consecutive year. Known for its interdisciplinary and globally oriented approach, the SIM programme prepares students for purposeful leadership careers and is supported by a strong alumni community of more than 1,000 members. The ranking, which assesses career outcomes, faculty quality, international opportunities, and salary growth, confirms SIM-HSG’s continued dominance in global business education, outperforming over 100 programmes worldwide, with HEC Paris and Insead ranking second and third respectively.

(PRESS RELEASE) ST. GALLEN, 8-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of St.Gallen (HSG) has once again secured global recognition as its Master in Strategy and International Management (SIM-HSG) has been ranked the world’s number one in the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking for the fourteenth consecutive year. This enduring success underscores the programme’s role as a benchmark in international business education and its ability to consistently deliver graduates who combine academic excellence with leadership and impact.

Dr Joachim Stonig, who recently assumed the role of Managing Director of the SIM-HSG programme, remarked: “Our SIM programme prepares students to become globally responsible leaders while guiding them toward meaningful and purposeful careers. This ranking confirms the strength of our vision and the dedication of our faculty, students, and alumni community.”

The SIM is distinguished by its blend of academic depth and real-world application. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, the programme attracts ambitious students who are not only eager to build managerial expertise but also motivated to foster sustainability, responsibility, and innovation in their careers. A thriving alumni network of more than 1,000 members around the world continues to support students long after graduation, providing mentorship, career opportunities, and a strong sense of community.

The Financial Times ranking is based on comprehensive surveys of both schools and alumni, assessing aspects such as career outcomes, international exposure, faculty quality, and salary progression. By maintaining the top spot, SIM-HSG has outperformed more than 100 competing programmes worldwide. This year’s ranking places HEC Paris in second and Insead in third position, further demonstrating the strength of Europe as a hub for management education.

For more details on the 2025 Financial Times Masters in Management ranking, visit: FT Rankings.

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SOURCE: University of St. Gallen