NUCB Business School Achieves Record-High Global 101st, Asia 15th in QS EMBA Ranking; Ranks 1st in Japan for 9 Consecutive Years.
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB) Business School's Executive MBA program achieved its highest-ever ranking in the "Global EMBA Ranking 2026" by QS, securing 101st globally, 15th in Asia, and maintaining its top position in Japan for the ninth consecutive year. Notably, its Career Outcomes metric improved significantly to 18th worldwide and 5th in Asia, reflecting the program's high quality and its graduates' career achievements.
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Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB) Business School (Kurimoto Educational Institute) is pleased to announce that its Executive MBA (hereinafter "EMBA") program has achieved its highest-ever rankings in the "Global EMBA Ranking 2026" by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds, UK), announced on April 29, 2026 (Japan time). The program secured 101st place globally and 15th place in Asia. Furthermore, it ranked 1st in Japan for the ninth consecutive year.
Notably, in the Career Outcomes indicator, which reflects the achievements of the EMBA alumni, the program rose to 18th globally (up from 22nd last year) and 5th in Asia (up from 6th last year).
Career Outcomes is an indicator that measures the career success of graduates, calculated based on: ① the average salary increase rate before and after program completion, and ② the percentage of graduates who were promoted within 12 months of completion. NUCB's EMBA achieved a high score of 91.5 points against a world average of 59.5 points, which contributed to its evaluation as 18th globally, 5th in Asia, and 1st in Japan for nine consecutive years.
These results demonstrate that the quality of EMBA education provided by NUCB has reached a top international standard, and that its educational effectiveness is steadily reflected in the career achievements of its graduates. Moving forward, NUCB will continue to focus on providing world-standard management education for the development of next-generation business leaders.
《Global EMBA Ranking 2026》
QS is one of the world's top three higher education ranking organizations, publishing rankings for higher education institutions worldwide annually. This year's Global Executive MBA ranking assessed 220 business schools in 48 countries that met criteria such as international accreditation. Key evaluation factors for the ranking include employer reputation, academic reputation, alumni outcomes, participant profile, and diversity.
《The World NUCB Business School's "Executive MBA" Aims For》
Pursuing the development of leaders equipped with the "Frontier Spirit," which is the founding philosophy, and the creation of knowledge that contributes to industrial development, NUCB provides world-standard management education through the acquisition of the three major international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). In addition, through exchanges with 125 business schools in 54 countries, NUCB is enhancing its value as a hub for educational and research activities for leader development in Asia. It is an honor that NUCB's EMBA, targeting working professionals with an average age of 42 and over 15 years of practical experience, is highly regarded in global rankings every year. NUCB will continue to commit to fostering core leadership talent capable of guiding organizations while adapting to changes in the social environment.
《About Nagoya University of Commerce & Business School》
Established in 1990, NUCB is the only "Triple Crown" accredited business school in Japan. It offers inquiry-based leader education through the case method for working professionals, focusing on ensuring educational quality, strengthening international research capabilities, and internationalizing management education.
Notably, in the Career Outcomes indicator, which reflects the achievements of the EMBA alumni, the program rose to 18th globally (up from 22nd last year) and 5th in Asia (up from 6th last year).
Career Outcomes is an indicator that measures the career success of graduates, calculated based on: ① the average salary increase rate before and after program completion, and ② the percentage of graduates who were promoted within 12 months of completion. NUCB's EMBA achieved a high score of 91.5 points against a world average of 59.5 points, which contributed to its evaluation as 18th globally, 5th in Asia, and 1st in Japan for nine consecutive years.
These results demonstrate that the quality of EMBA education provided by NUCB has reached a top international standard, and that its educational effectiveness is steadily reflected in the career achievements of its graduates. Moving forward, NUCB will continue to focus on providing world-standard management education for the development of next-generation business leaders.
《Global EMBA Ranking 2026》
QS is one of the world's top three higher education ranking organizations, publishing rankings for higher education institutions worldwide annually. This year's Global Executive MBA ranking assessed 220 business schools in 48 countries that met criteria such as international accreditation. Key evaluation factors for the ranking include employer reputation, academic reputation, alumni outcomes, participant profile, and diversity.
《The World NUCB Business School's "Executive MBA" Aims For》
Pursuing the development of leaders equipped with the "Frontier Spirit," which is the founding philosophy, and the creation of knowledge that contributes to industrial development, NUCB provides world-standard management education through the acquisition of the three major international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). In addition, through exchanges with 125 business schools in 54 countries, NUCB is enhancing its value as a hub for educational and research activities for leader development in Asia. It is an honor that NUCB's EMBA, targeting working professionals with an average age of 42 and over 15 years of practical experience, is highly regarded in global rankings every year. NUCB will continue to commit to fostering core leadership talent capable of guiding organizations while adapting to changes in the social environment.
《About Nagoya University of Commerce & Business School》
Established in 1990, NUCB is the only "Triple Crown" accredited business school in Japan. It offers inquiry-based leader education through the case method for working professionals, focusing on ensuring educational quality, strengthening international research capabilities, and internationalizing management education.