Católica Porto Business School's master's in finance has climbed nine places in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2026 global ranking, strengthening its international standing. Our master's programme now ranks 54th worldwide and 45th in Europe, up eight places.
Among the standout indicators is the employability of our graduates, with 100% of students employed within three months of completing the programme. Also noteworthy is the 22-place rise in the careers service indicator, reaching 29th place globally, and 10th place worldwide for alumni career progression, an indicator in which Católica Porto Business School is the top-ranked Portuguese school.
Miguel Ricon Ferraz, a programme alumnus, says the Master in Finance represented a defining stage in his academic and professional journey: "The combination of academic rigour, practical applicability and proximity to the market allowed me to consolidate technical skills and develop a more critical and structured view of finance. It was an experience that had a clear impact on my professional development."
Following its direct entry into the ranking last year, on its first application, the programme has now consolidated its place among the world's best finance master's degrees. This year's progress has also enabled a move into Tier III of the ranking, the bracket that brings together schools ranked between 31st and 59th globally. Católica Porto Business School was, moreover, the third institution with the greatest progress in this year's edition, reinforcing its competitiveness in the most prestigious international benchmark in finance.
Paulo Alves, Vice-Dean and Director of master's programmes at Católica Porto Business School, with specific responsibility for the master's in Finance, says: "What sets us apart is our continued focus on people's development. We foster an environment of closeness with students and with the job market. We build bridges that mark the start of outstanding professional careers. For Católica Porto Business School, rankings are not a goal; they are the result of what we do. So this is a moment to congratulate and thank every colleague, every student, every staff member and every partner who challenges us. Each rise raises the bar, but I am confident that, together, we will continue to strengthen our position as a leading school."
Católica Porto Business School is also part of the Financial Times Top 100 European Business Schools and Executive Education rankings, and belongs to the select group of around 1% of business schools worldwide holding Triple Crown status (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), making it the only business school in northern Portugal to hold this distinction.