KFUPM Executive MBA Enters Financial Times Global Top 100

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) has secured a place among the world’s top 100 Executive MBA programmes, with its Business School ranking 79th globally in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026.

The achievement strengthens the Saudi university’s international standing in business education, placing its Executive MBA programme ahead of several established programmes featured in previous editions of the ranking.

KFUPM, which ranks 63rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, is the only Arab university represented in this year’s Financial Times Executive MBA list.

The programme ranked first in the Arab world and second across the Middle East and Africa. KFUPM Business School also recorded the highest ranking among institutions making their debut on the list.

The recognition highlights the university’s growing presence in global management education and its efforts to strengthen the international profile of business education delivered within Saudi Arabia.

The Executive MBA programme is designed and delivered entirely in the Kingdom, with KFUPM awarding the degree under its full academic responsibility, independently of foreign institutions. This reflects the university’s approach to providing internationally recognised management education through its own academic framework.

The ranking marks a significant milestone for KFUPM Business School as it expands its presence on the global business education stage.