Recognised globally. Driven by excellence.
ISM University of Management and Economics has earned international recognition through prestigious accreditation and leading global business school rankings.
These distinctions reflect our commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality business education that meets international standards.
Our international recognition
From prestigious international accreditation to recognition in leading global business school rankings, ISM’s achievements demonstrate its position in the international business education landscape.
Explore the accreditations and rankings that recognise ISM’s academic quality, international outlook and commitment to excellence.
AACSB Accreditation
ISM University of Management and Economics is the first university in the Baltic States to earn AACSB International business accreditation.
AACSB accreditation is one of the most recognised international quality standards in business education and is held by only around 6% of business schools worldwide. It is awarded following a rigorous multi-year evaluation of a school’s strategy, faculty, academic quality, research, student learning, societal impact and continuous improvement processes.
Financial Times – Masters in Management Ranking
ISM University of Management and Economics is ranked 47th globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026, placing ISM among the Top 50 business schools worldwide in one of the most recognised international rankings of graduate management education.
The Financial Times ranking evaluates leading business schools and their management programmes based on graduate career outcomes, international experience, diversity, academic profile and other indicators of programme quality and global reach.
Eduniversal – 5 Palmes of Excellence
ISM University of Management and Economics has been awarded the highest distinction of 5 Palmes of Excellence in the Eduniversal Best Business Schools Ranking, recognising ISM as a business school with strong global influence.
What our international recognition means
International accreditations and rankings are more than achievements. They provide independent recognition of ISM’s academic standards, international perspective and commitment to continuous development.
For our students, alumni and partners, they reflect our ambition to deliver business education that is relevant, globally connected and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.