The University of Edinburgh Business School’s MSc in Finance and Investment is among the world’s top programmes, according to the 2026 rankings by the Financial Times. The programme has been ranked joint 49th worldwide and 8th in the UK. This year, we are also ranked joint 1st in the world for the percentage of female students.
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This result reflects the efforts of our community of academics, staff and students to create an extraordinary postgraduate degree that continues to be recognised by the FT Masters in Finance ranking.

The ranking looks at a variety of factors such as course experience and career progress, and gathers valuable feedback from alumni about their time with us and their subsequent career journey. Our course combines the latest theory with practical application, including the opportunity to work with industry and business professionals.

We prepare students for diverse roles in corporate and investment finance.

This year, we are ranked joint 1st in the world for the percentage of female students (54%). We are particularly proud to be leading the way in this area, thereby contributing to a more equitable professional landscape.

Other key highlights include:

  • High percentage of international students (96%) – ranked 5th in world (and 2nd in UK).
  • High percentage of female faculty (44%) – ranked joint 19th in the world (and 2nd in the UK)
  • High percentage of international faculty (66%) – ranked joint 23rd in the world (and joint 8th in the UK)
  • High percentage of women on international board (67%) – ranked joint 3rd in the world (and 2nd in the UK)
These excellent ranking results are a sign of how effectively we are delivering on our vision to be a business school for better futures – diverse, digital, sustainable. They reflect the diverse and international staff and student body that we are so proud of and contribute to meaningful change in global business and finance.
Professor Gavin Jack, Dean of the Business School
This ranking is a tremendous endorsement of our students, alumni and academic team. To be among the world's leading finance master's programmes - and joint 1st globally for female representation - reflects everything we strive for: academic excellence, practical relevance, and a truly diverse and international learning community. I could not be prouder of what we have built together.
Dr Chao Yin, Director of the MSc Finance and Investment

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