MBA ranked 1st worldwide for Graduate Outcomes, and positioned 26th globally, 16th in Europe, and 2nd in Italy
Rome Business School stands as the most international business school in Italy, bringing together a global learning community of over 3395 students from 161 nationalities across five continents. This international environment is a defining element of the RBS experience, shaping global perspectives and preparing professionals to operate confidently across markets and cultures.
As part of Planeta Formación y Universidades, a leading global education network active in more than 25 countries, Rome Business School connects learners to a worldwide ecosystem of academic excellence and professional opportunity. Its educational model combines rigorous academic foundations with practical learning, international exposure, and close collaboration with the business world.
Through global bootcamps, international faculty, and a strong focus on employability and leadership development, Rome Business School empowers professionals to build global careers and lead with purpose, guided by its mission: “Better Managers for a Better World.”
Rome Business School is included in international ranking and evaluation systems that assess business schools and higher education institutions as a whole, based on institutional quality, academic standards, employability, and impact.
Rome Business School is also included in international rankings that evaluate universities and higher education institutions worldwide based on academic impact, reputation, and institutional performance.
A global ranking that evaluates more than 1,000 universities on parameters such as research, teaching quality, internationalization and student success. It provides a detailed analysis of the most outstanding academic institutions, highlighting those that stand out for innovation and performance.
One of the world’s most authoritative global rankings, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings evaluates universities and higher education institutions based on 18 performance indicators across five key areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry impact.
Rome Business School is the first and only Italian Business School included in the THE World University Rankings 2025, selected among 2,860 institutions worldwide, recognising its strong academic standards, international profile, research dissemination impact, and student–faculty ratio.
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The QS Stars Rating System is a global institutional evaluation framework assessing higher education institutions across multiple performance indicators.
Rome Business School has been awarded 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting its performance in Employability, Inclusiveness, Online Learning, and Teaching, and positioning the School among recognised higher education institutions in Italy.
In particular, QS Stars rated Rome Business School as “excellent” in the following 4 indicators: Employability, Inclusiveness, Online Learning, and Teaching. The success achieved by Rome Business School in the QS Stars Rating reflects the commitment to ensuring academic excellence for students, once again confirming Rome Business School as one of the leading institutions in the national and international educational landscape.
The prestigious global evaluation system QS Star Rating has awarded Rome Business School a score of 4 out of 5 stars, certifying the institution’s excellence globally and once again positioning it among the top players in the high education sector in Italy.
Learn moreRome Business School’s Master’s and MBA programmes are ranked internationally by recognised programme-focused ranking organisations
QS World University Ranking with over 27 years of experience in the field, is one of the most prestigious rankings in Europe for Universities and Business Schools and uses a rigorous methodology to evaluate and rank educational institutions according to four macro-indicators.
MBA ranked 1st worldwide for Graduate Outcomes, and positioned 26th globally, 16th in Europe, and 2nd in Italy
International Online MBA ranked as 57th Worldwide, 23rd in Europe and 3rd in Italy by QS World University Rankings
Executive MBA ranked among Top 100 in Europe by QS World University Rankings
International Master in Finance ranked 94th in Europe and 6th in Italy by QS World University Rankings
Global Master in Marketing ranked among Top 60 in Europe and 4th in Italy by QS World University Rankings
Global Master in International Management ranked among Top 101 in Europe and 5th in Italy by QS World University Rankings
International MBA ranked among Top 80 in Europe and 6th in Italy by QS World University Rankings
International Master in Data Science ranked among Top 60 in Europe and 4th in Italy by QS World University Rankings
International Master in Supply Chain Management ranked among Top 90 worldwide, 45th in Europe and 3rd in Italy by QS World University Rankings
QS World University Ranking, among the most prestigious Rankings worldwide, ranked Rome Business School’s International Online MBA in the top 3 in Italy, 57th in the world and 23rd in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This result once again demonstrates the excellence of the MBA program, which is highly educational, professionalizing, and globally competitive.
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Eduniversal publishes international rankings of Master’s programmes by academic discipline, classifying programmes within global and regional tiers according to their field of study.
The CEO Magazine Ranking has recognized Rome Business School's MBAs among the best globally: our Executive MBA is ranked 1st in Italy and Top 10 worldwide, our International Online MBA is 15th globally, and our International MBA holds Tier One status worldwide.
International MBA ranked Tier One Globally
International MBA Online ranked Top 15 Worldwide
Executive MBA ranked #9 Globally
Rome Business School is recognised by international frameworks that assess higher education institutions on sustainability performance, social impact, and research contribution, including alignment with global development goals and interdisciplinary academic activity.
Rome Business School is the first and only Italian business school included in the Times Higher Education – Impact Rankings 2025, which assess the real-world impact of universities in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This recognition confirms RBS’s active commitment in five key areas: SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
Rome Business School advances in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2025, the international ranking assessing business schools and universities based on their positive social and environmental impact. The PIR evaluates how institutions systematically integrate sustainability, inclusion, and social impact into their governance and educational programs, drawing on over 17,000 student surveys from 28 countries. In the 2025 edition, which included 124 institutions worldwide, only 86 business schools were selected. Rome Business School remains one of the few Italian schools featured, rising to level 4, “Transforming Schools,” in recognition of its comprehensive commitment to embedding courses on ethics and sustainability, fostering diversity and inclusion through partnerships, events, and high-impact social projects.
The Interdisciplinary Science Rankings classify institutions most active in promoting and supporting interdisciplinary science, that is, the integration of knowledge, methods, and approaches from different scientific disciplines, developing international collaborations, and creating co-research opportunities among experts in various fields and institutions.
Rome Business School operates within recognised national and European regulatory frameworks, maintains certified quality management standards, and offers selected programmes with formal academic recognition through international university partnerships.
Rome Business School is legally certified and authorized by the Italian Republic and Chamber of Commerce to deliver: “management training and consultancy, marketing and communication services, education design, editorial activities by any means, including online publishing, except in the daily press”. n. rea-rm-1264167
Rome Business School is officially registered as a participant organization of the Education and Culture Directorate-General and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission, with the Participant Identification Code (PIC) nº 937625960.
Rome Business School has obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certification that accredits the top-quality standards of our training activities. The ISO 9001:2015 accreditation certified that our organization implements quality systems that provide the foundation for excellent customer satisfaction, staff motivation and continuous improvement.
The Business School’s Masters are accredited by VIU – Universidad Internacional de Valencia, which offers students 60 ECTS (university credits) and double certification. The title issued by VIU is a “Titulo Propio” according to Spanish law. As such it is not regulated and not officially recognized by the educational authorities, but it can be recognized by other universities and educational institutions, as well as fully used in the professional field.
Through our partnership with Teesside University, our Bachelor programs award students 180 University Credits (CFUs), equivalent to 360 UK credits. This collaboration between Rome Business School and Teesside University combines two complementary educational approaches, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive experience for our students
Our MBA, the Master in HR and Organization, the Executive Master in Marketing and Sales are accredited by ASFOR. The accreditation verifies the quality of the masters in terms of contents and structure of the program, the quality of the faculty and teaching methodologies, the impact on the professional career of students, as well as the continuous improvement and refinement of the training offer, based on the work market.
ASFOR – Italian Association for Management Education
A suite of 4 courses of our International Online Master in HR & Organization and a suite of 3 courses of our International Online Master in Marketing and Sales within the managerial core competences are EOCCS certified by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development).
EFMD – EOCCS (Online Course Certification System)
DASCA
DASCA accreditation confirms alignment with international standards in data science education, covering curriculum design, applied skills, and industry-relevant
DASCA – Data Science Council of America
SHRM
Rome Business School holds SHRM Academically Aligned status, recognising the quality, innovation, and global competitiveness of its Human Resources programs.
SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management
Rome Business School is a Member of EFMD, a global, non-profit membership-driven organization specializing in management development. EFMD is a globally recognized accreditation body for business schools, their programs, and corporate universities on a global scale. It strives to develop socially responsible leaders and managers looking for connection opportunities.
Rome Business School is a Socio Aggregato of ASFOR, the Italian Association for Management Training, committed to the development and quality of management education in Italy.
Rome Business School is a member of EADL, the European association representing organisations delivering high-quality distance and online education, focused on improving standards and acceptance of distance learning.
Rome Business School is a registered member of ECBE, an international organisation supporting business and management education institutions at academic and professional level.
Rome Business School is a member of PRME, a United Nations–supported initiative promoting responsible management education, sustainability, and ethical leadership worldwide.
PWA is a non-profit networking organization that supports and promotes the interests of professional women of different nationalities, from diverse cultural environments, welcoming women from various professions at different levels and from different sectors.
Rome Business School is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI, the world’s largest professional association for project management.
