LUMS Master’s programmes among top in the world in QS global rankings

QS ranking badges for the Marketing and Supply Chain Management Master's programmes, as well as the MBA © Quacquarelli Symonds

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Master’s programmes are ranked among the top in the world according to new global rankings, published today.

The new QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2025 from QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global business school and higher education analyst, confirm Lancaster’s MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management is ranked 3rd in the UK and 13th in the world – and is positioned 7th globally for its employability score.

The rankings, which span 58 countries and territories and analyse the world’s 340 and a series of specialised high-demand , also show the following LUMS’ programmes positioned within the World’s top 100:

  • Advanced Marketing Management is 41st globally and 8th in the UK
  • MSc Finance is ranked 65th in the world and 12th in the UK
  • Master’s in Management programme ranked 70th globally and 12th in the UK
  • and Lancaster’s MSc Business Analytics ranked 71-80 globally and 10th in the UK.

LUMS’ Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) programme is ranked14th in the UK, within Europe’s top 50 and 131-140 in the world overall. It is joint 68th in the world for thought leadership (26th in Europe).

LUMS’ Associate Dean for Education, Professor Pete Thomas, welcomed the latest league table. He said:

“I’m delighted to see so many of LUMS’ Master’s programmes hold their position within the world’s top 100. Seeing our Master’s in Supply Chain soar to the top of the tables on the very first year of being submitted to these rankings is particularly fantastic – and is testament to the quality of the programme, and the brilliant students we attract.”

QS President Nunzio Quacquarelli said: “The QS Graduate Management Education rankings offer independent insights for career-driven students navigating the global business education landscape. By providing a detailed comparative analysis, these rankings help prospective students make informed decisions about programs that align with their career goals.”

These latest rankings come hot on the heels of the Financial Times’ Masters in Management ranking, which placed LUMS’ programme within the top 10 in the UK.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Lancaster University Management School here: Master's study in the Management School - Lancaster University

Detailed information about QS’ methodology can be found at and .

The full rankings can be found at

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