The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has climbed to the world’s top 100 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, placing #86 globally out of 390 programmes and reaffirming its long-standing position as the #1 MBA in the Middle East & Africa.
UCT GSB MBA 2026 Highlights
- Global rank: #86 (of 390 programmes) – up from the previous year
- Regional leadership: #1 in the Middle East & Africa
- Top 25 globally for Alumni Outcomes (#24)
- Employability (#76) and Class & Faculty Diversity (#96) inside the global top 100
The QS Global MBA Rankings evaluate programmes worldwide across five performance lenses – Employability (40%), Alumni Outcomes (15%), Value for Money (20%), Thought Leadership (15%), and Diversity (10%) – providing an independent view of graduate impact, market relevance and classroom/institutional diversity.
Dr Caitlin Ferreira, MBA Director at the UCT GSB, said:
“At the UCT GSB, we are committed to ensuring that our MBA remains globally competitive while deeply relevant to the African and South African business context. We equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindset to lead with purpose and impact across industries and geographies.”
The UCT GSB has appeared consistently in the QS Global MBA Rankings, reflecting the programme’s continued global competitiveness and the impact of its alumni network. The School’s MBA brings an Africa-rooted perspective to global business challenges, with a focus on rigorous inquiry, practical application and responsible leadership.