The ranking assesses over 1,000 universities across 25 key categories using 177 performance indicators, evaluating excellence in teaching, international exposure, and research impact.
Top-rated indicators include: outstanding teaching quality, strong international profile (36% international faculty, 68% international students), career growth (+27% average salary increase one year after graduation), and the impact of the School’s Research Center.
This is the eighth international recognition for Rome Business School, confirming the quality of its academic offering, already acknowledged by QS Ranking, QS Stars, THE World University Ranking, THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, CEO Magazine, Eduniversal, and PIR – Positive Impact Rating.
Rome Business School has once again reaffirmed its status as an international benchmark in managerial education by being ranked 1st in Italy and 23rd globally in the 2025 HE Higher Education Ranking. The ranking particularly praised the School’s international vision, teaching quality, research excellence, and direct impact on students’ career development.
The HE Higher Education Ranking analyzed over 1,000 institutions worldwide through a rigorous methodology that measures 25 areas and 177 indicators. This comprehensive, multidimensional approach assesses essential elements such as research excellence, global orientation, teaching effectiveness, and career development opportunities, offering a holistic overview of institutional performance.
Rome Business School stood out for its ability to attract students from 129 different countries, highlighting its strong international focus. It received the highest score for the percentage of international students (68%) and was further recognized for having a faculty composed of 36% international professionals. Additionally, its network of 279 international academic partners was a key strength, enabling the launch of 12 global bootcamps across 4 continents, involving 456 students in the past year and creating real-world career opportunities in global contexts.
The ranking also praised Rome Business School’s strong alignment with labor market demands, offering practical training through its Business Practice Labs, in collaboration with companies like Expedia, Fendi, and Nestlé. Students also engage in Company Shadowing, Capstone Projects, Company Meetings with firms such as Tesla and Unilever, and Company Visits to organizations like Tableau, KPMG, and Nokia.
The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB), composed of 130 business leaders, plays a key role in continuously updating the School’s programs. The CAB contributed to the revision of 53 Master programs, delivered 360 hours of practical training, and facilitated exclusive job and internship offers from 33 top companies, including Adidas, Amazon, and Enel.
Rome Business School has demonstrated impressive results in student career advancement:
Over 70% of students received a job offer before graduating;
76% saw a salary increase post-graduation, with an average growth of +27% within one year;
62% of graduates secured positions in multinational companies.
Thanks to tailored career services, international Career Fairs, and individual coaching sessions, students have significantly expanded their professional network (78.1%) and improved their recruitment skills (84.7%), increasing their visibility and employability in the global job market.
The Rome Business School Research Center was also highly recognized for the quality and impact of its interdisciplinary studies. The Center has tackled key themes such as the Italian economy, labor market trends, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The HE Ranking specifically acknowledged Rome Business School’s commitment to driving innovation by analyzing complex trends across multiple industries and academic domains.
Notable interdisciplinary research topics include:
Critical Infrastructure
Smart Cities and Air Quality
AI in Healthcare
Energy Transition and Large Corporations
Gender Gap in Italy
Thanks to this impactful work, in 2024, the Research Center was also acknowledged by Times Higher Education (THE) as a “Reporter”, confirming the School’s excellence in knowledge production.
“Rome Business School continues to be a true talent incubator, developing professionals with a strategic, global mindset, ready to make a difference in the most competitive environments,” said Antonio Ragusa, Dean of Rome Business School.
Rome Business School confirms its role as a leading institution in managerial education, constantly evolving its programs to respond to the fast-changing demands of the global job market. This recognition adds to a growing list of international accolades, including those from QS, CEO Magazine, Eduniversal, Positive Impact Rating, and Times Higher Education, further proving the School’s commitment to delivering world-class, globally recognized business education.
