Is QS MBA Ranking reliable for students planning abroad MBA?

Asked by Arjun T about 1 month ago

Mansih K

Mansih K

Senior Assistant Manager in Operations Management

 QS gives a good global view, but some parts don’t reflect real job outcomes.

• QS weighs reputation surveys heavily, favoring older schools. For example, INSEAD ranks higher in QS (top 5 globally) but is lower in FT because FT focuses more on salaries and placements.
 • QS doesn’t show median salaries or job placement percentages like FT or Bloomberg. For consulting and finance especially, those numbers matter more.
 • Schools with strong diversity and research score higher in QS, but that doesn’t always translate into higher job offers.
 • If the goal is to land a job in specific regions like the US or UK, employment reports and visa policies are more important than just the QS ranking.
 • Program duration and internship availability also impact job outcomes, and rankings don’t cover these.

For more details you can read this blog on "QS MBA Ranking 2025"

 


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