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AUS Recognized Among Leading Business Schools in the QS 2026 Rankings

Once again, AUS stands tall among the world’s top business schools, as reflected in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, an achievement that reinforces our commitment to international education and leadership.

Highlights of the 2026 QS Ranking


These results underscore our sustained commitment to excellence in business education and our capacity to compete among the world’s best.

What makes AUS stand out

Our success in the 2026 rankings is the result of a focused strategy that blends academic excellence, practical business experience, and a global mindset. Here’s how we differentiate ourselves:

1. Industry-relevant curriculum
At AUS, our degrees are crafted with input from business practitioners and industry partners. Real-world case studies, internships and project-based learning are central: preparing our graduates not just to know business, but to do business.

2. Exceptional faculty
Our faculty members are not just theorists, they are accomplished professionals who bring their industry experience into the classroom. This dual perspective enhances learning and mirrors the standards used in global business ranking methodologies.

3. Global network and perspective
In an interconnected world, we equip students for global business. Our diverse student cohorts, international collaborations, and corporate linkages give AUS graduates a competitive edge in the international job market.

4. Focus on leadership and innovation
AUS fosters leadership development, critical thinking, and innovation across its degrees. We believe future business leaders must think and act with purpose—and our curriculum supports that.

5. Small class sizes, big opportunities
At AUS, we value personalized education. Our small class sizes allow for one-on-one interaction with professors, ensuring each student receives the attention and mentorship they need to thrive. This close-knit learning environment encourages collaboration and offers opportunities for deeper understanding and skill development.

The AUS experience: more than rankings

While our QS rankings reflect our academic quality, the AUS experience goes further.

  • Located in the Swiss Riviera our campus is in one of Switzerland’s most scenic and internationally connected regions.
  • All of our bachelor's and master's degrees are taught in English, enabling students from around the world to study and collaborate in a truly global environment.
  • AUS holds accreditations and memberships such as the IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education) and dual-degree partnerships (for example with Tiffin University in the USA).

Looking ahead

Being featured again in the QS 2026 rankings motivates us even further. We are committed to:

  • Expanding our global business partnerships and industry linkages
  • Enhancing learning modalities and digital innovation in our degrees.
  • Continuing to nurture leadership, sustainability, and ethical business practices as core tenets of the AUS student experience

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