Maastricht University recognised among top institutions in CEO Magazine’s 2025 Green MBA Rankings
We are proud to share that Maastricht University School of Business and Economics has been recognised as a top-ranked institution in the CEO Magazine 2025 Green MBA Rankings. This distinction reflects our ongoing dedication to sustainability, responsible leadership, and impact-driven education.
This recognition places Maastricht University’s MBA programmes among the world’s leading programmes in environmental and social responsibility. CEO Magazine’s Green MBA Rankings evaluate institutions on a range of sustainability-focused criteria, the boardroom mindset blocking climate change, key steps to sustainable impact at scale, the price of carbon emissions, and how business schools are driving ESG, sustainability, and positive impact.
Leading in Sustainable Business Education
This achievement highlights the school's integrated approach to sustainability - from research and teaching to partnerships and campus operations. This ranking confirms our position as a front-runner in preparing future leaders who are equipped to tackle global challenges and make a lasting impact.
Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics expressed her pride in the achievement:
"We are honoured to be top ranked (Tier One) in CEO Magazine’s Green MBA ranking. This recognition reflects Maastricht University’s and its MBA programmes' strong commitment to sustainability — not just in our programmes, but throughout the entire organisation. From curriculum to operations, we strive to embed responsible leadership and sustainable thinking into everything we do, preparing our students to drive positive change in a complex world."
Setting the Standard for a Sustainable Future
CEO Magazine’s Green MBA Rankings provide a valuable benchmark for prospective students who prioritise environmental and social responsibility in their business education. With a growing emphasis on the role of business in addressing urgent global issues, Maastricht University’s leadership in sustainability is more relevant than ever.
If you want to find out more about the various MBA options offered by MSM and UMIO, please contact Inka Diddens or Alina Prapagic at MSM, Chantal van Wissem or Diana Berdun Mingo at UMIO.
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Maastricht School of Management
With 70 years of expertise, MSM offers globally oriented, practice-based management education and custom programmes, delivered in Maastricht and worldwide through strong international partnerships.
UMIO
UMIO offers practice-based learning inspired by Maastricht University’s PBL model, delivering MBA programmes, executive education, and custom solutions through close collaboration with experts, professionals, and global partners.
UNU-MERIT
UNU-MERIT, a UN research institute linked to Maastricht University, advances innovation and policy for sustainable development through global education, PhD and Master’s programmes, and capacity building in the Global South.
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