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CEIBS

CEIBS

  • China
  • Shanghai

CEIBS is a global business powerhouse with campuses in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Its elite MBA sharpens leadership, innovation, and international business strategy.

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Rankings and Numbers

#2
Financial Times Top Global Executive MBA 2025
#8
Financial Times MBA Global 2026
#1
Financial Times MBA in Asia 2026 (for 10 consecutive years)
#41
QS Top 100 Global MBA 2026
#4
Bloomberg Best Business School in Asia-Pacific Rankings 2024

MBA Articles

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The Business School That’s Quietly Producing Asia’s Top CEOs

Lawrence Wen, current CEO of CHAGEE Singapore, shares how his time at CEIBS transformed his professional trajectory. By leveraging the school's unique position in Shanghai, he mastered cross-cultural leadership and digital innovation. MBAGRADSCHOOLS explores his journey and how this top-ranked MBA program prepares leaders for truly global success.

March 04, 2026
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Why Studying the CEIBS MBA in China Changes How You Lead Forever

Seeking a world-class MBA in Asia? Michiel Jonkman, CEIBS '12 alumnus, shares how his decision to study in China provided a unique cultural lens and leadership framework. Explore how immersion in a global business powerhouse like Shanghai can redefine your career and catalyze profound personal growth.

February 06, 2026
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A Summer Boot Camp for the MBA-Curious in China

Are you considering studying for an MBA in China? CEIBS, the #1 school in Asia, hosts an annual Pre-MBA Summer Boot Camp, welcoming students from around the world for five days. Get a taste of the program by attending lectures, going on company visits, and meeting faculty and current students. Discover this dynamic and immersive program through the eyes of our MBAGRADSCHOOLS Senior Editor, Vanya Maplestone.

September 29, 2025
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The Power in Merging Perspectives: An MBA in China Blending Global Insights

The CEIBS Full-Time MBA uniquely combines China’s know-how with global business insight. Lingling Zhang, Associate Professor of Marketing & Faculty Director of the MBA Program at CEIBS in Shanghai, explores how a CEIBS MBA prepares students for leadership roles in an interconnected world.

March 19, 2025
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CEIBS Pre-MBA Bootcamp: Step into China’s Business World

The CEIBS Pre-MBA Summer Bootcamp offers students a hands-on experience exploring China’s business landscape.

November 29, 2024
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The business school dispelling the MBA consulting stereotype

While consulting is the industry most frequently associated with an MBA, not all schools follow this trend. At CEIBS in China, their MBA cohort boasts a diverse range of professional backgrounds. Discover how the school is pushing the MBA boundaries beyond consulting.

September 04, 2023
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Tell Me About CEIBS

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), a joint-venture for management education, was co-founded by the Chinese government and the European Union (EU) in 1994, with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the EFMD serving as its executive partners. CEIBS has campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Accra in Ghana, and Zurich in Switzerland.

Where is CEIBS Located?

Headquartered in Pudong, Shanghai, CEIBS features a stunning campus designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, spanning 78,000 m² with European galleries and Chinese courtyards, supported by world-class facilities and high-speed Wi‑Fi. Additional campuses in Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra support EMBA, DBA, and executive programs.

Is CEIBS Accredited?

CEIBS holds dual accreditation from EQUIS (since 2004) and AACSB (since 2008), both renewed in recent cycles. Its MBA and Global EMBA programs enjoy consistent top-tier global recognition.

What Programs Can I Study at CEIBS?

CEIBS’ full-time MBA is a 16-month immersive program, with both standard and accelerated 12-month tracks. Designed for early- to mid-career professionals, it blends a strong foundation in global business fundamentals with cutting-edge insights into Asia’s dynamic markets, particularly China. The curriculum features international exchange opportunities, corporate projects, global electives, and internships. Delivered in English, the MBA emphasizes leadership, experiential learning, and career growth, making it one of the most globally competitive MBAs rooted in Asia.

Does CEIBS Have Any Scholarships?

CEIBS provides around RMB 12 million in scholarships (2024–25), benefiting 50% of incoming full‑time MBA students with 20–70% fee support. Additional awards include the GRE Half Scholarship, Shanghai Government grants, and corporate-sponsored funds (DSM, Air Liquide), plus the China-focused Liu Ji and Wu Jinglian academic fund.

A Fun Fact About CEIBS

Student‑led CEIBS MBA CSR conference—“Being Globally Responsible”—has been hosted annually since 2006 in Shanghai. It’s now Asia-Pacific’s oldest and largest MBA-organized CSR event, showcasing CEIBS’ dedication to sustainable leadership and social responsibility.