Accreditations and rankings
Not only is LUSEM part of a world renowned university, but we are also one of a small number of schools worldwide to be triple accredited by the three leading bodies, AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. When you study, work or solve problems together with us, you become a part of this success story.
Triple accreditation
Lund University School of Economics and Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
The triple accreditation, or the Triple Crown, is held by just over 100 business schools worldwide, and less than 1% of all business schools. Our accolades at both School and programme level support our position as a globally recognised business school.
Rankings
Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) stands out prominently in the global arena of business education, consistently earning recognition in prestigious international rankings. For instance, in the Financial Times rankings, LUSEM has demonstrated remarkable progress, climbing several spots to solidify its position among the top European business schools. Similarly, in the QS World University Rankings, LUSEM has earned commendable placements across multiple disciplines, highlighting its academic excellence and global impact. Furthermore, LUSEM's reputation for excellence is further underscored by its standing in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, reaffirming its stature as a prominent institution in the field of business and economics worldwide.
LUSEM in rankings
| Ranking | Placement | Year |
|---|---|---|
| European Business School Rankings, Financial Times | 68 | 2024 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject: Business and economics | 82 | 2024 |
| Masters in Finance programmes worldwide, Financial Times | 41 | 2024 |
| Master’s programme in International Strategic Management worldwide, Financial Times | 47 | 2024 |
Latest ranking news
Lund University in the world rankings
Lund University is highly ranked in many international comparisons of higher education institutions and has been consistently placed in the world’s top 100 universities in recent years (among the top 0.4% of the world’s universities).
Accreditations
AMBA
AMBA oversees the standard and quality of MBAs worldwide. Only programmes that demonstrate the highest standards in teaching, learning and curriculum design; career development and employability; student, alumni and employer interaction achieve AMBA accreditation.
EQUIS
EQUIS ensures a rigorous quality control, benchmarking against international standards in terms of e.g. governance, programmes, students, faculty, research, internationalisation, and engagement with the world of practice.
AACSB
AACSB accredits the best business schools in the world - focusing on continuous quality improvement in management education through engagement, innovation, and impact.