Luiss remains among the top universities internationally for finance education, according to the Financial Times Masters in Finance Pre-experience Ranking 2026. The Master's Degree in Finance climbs to 18th place globally in the prestigious ranking, moving up two spots from the previous year and, for the first time, securing the top spot in Italy.

Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking 2026: Luiss's results

Among the most significant indicators, Luiss ranks 7th globally for Career Progress, a figure that demonstrates its ability to support the professional development of students and alumni and to foster solid growth paths in the international job market.

In addition to its ranking results, the program also boasts an employment rate of 97% three months after graduation.

International profile and quality of the educational experience: Luiss ranks in the top 10 for International Course Experience

The ranking position is also supported by a stronger international profile, with improvements in the indicators related to International Faculty, International Students and International Course Experience.

In particular, Luiss ranks in the top 10 globally for International Course Experience, which measures the percentage of students who spend time studying, on exchange, or in internships abroad, reaching 9th place. 

Student satisfaction and a focus on ESG issues

Overall, participant satisfaction remains very high, with a score of 9.05 out of 10. There is also an improvement in the area of ESG & Net Zero Teaching, confirming the commitment to integrating skills and perspectives related to sustainability, the transition, and the new challenges of responsible finance into the educational programs. Finally, the University achieves the maximum score according to the ranking criteria for gender equality, with 50% of its faculty being female.

These results reflect some of Luiss’s distinctive features: academic excellence, international openness, the quality of the educational experience, and the ability to prepare students to navigate ever-changing global scenarios.