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A great success of the University of Ljubljana, its program is among the 30 best in the world
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A great success of the University of Ljubljana, its program is among the 30 best in the world

The International Master's Program in Business and Organization at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Economics has been ranked among the top 30 programs globally by the Financial Times in its 2026 Masters in Management ranking. This marks the highest placement in the program's history, improving by 15 positions compared to last year. The program has been featured on the list for nine consecutive years since its first inclusion in 2018 and is the only program from Southeast Europe on this list. It ranks fourth in terms of cost-effectiveness and career progression for graduates. Dean Tomaž Turk highlighted these achievements as significant international recognition for the faculty, noting that graduates gain exceptional value from their investment of time and resources and are able to access high-demand international job markets. Students participate in projects with global companies, leading multinational corporations, and innovative Slovenian firms, helping them build professional networks during their studies. Additionally, 94% of graduates find employment within three months of completing their degree, and 87% report successfully achieving their career goals set upon enro1

The Economics Faculty at the University of Ljubljana has placed its international master's program, IMB - Master Programme in Business and Organisation, among the world’s top 30 programs on this year’s Financial Times Masters in Management ranking. The program secured the 29th position, improving by 15 spots compared to last year and by 41 positions over two years. The Financial Times list includes the top 100 programs globally, according to the faculty. The Financial Times Masters in Management ranking is one of the most influential global comparisons of management program quality. It is based on strict FT methodology using data provided by schools and a survey of graduates three years after completing their studies. The IMB program has been featured on the list for nine consecutive years, first appearing in 2018. It is the only program from a broader region of Southeast Europe included on the list. This year’s evaluation included the 29th cohort of students enrolled in the IMB program. The program distinguishes itself through systematic integration of theory with practice. Students work on real business challenges alongside companies during their studies. Global corporations, leading multinational firms, and established and innovative Slovenian companies participate in the program. This connection with the business sector is part of the curriculum, allowing students to test their knowledge in environments similar to those they will encounter in their future careers while building professional networks during their studies. The program is considered one of the faculty’s greatest achievements. Support for student development is equally crucial, ranging from individual mentoring and career counseling to working in small groups with local and international professors. According to FT indicators, 94 percent of graduates find employment within three months of completing their studies. Graduates assessed the achievement of their goals set upon enrollment at 87 percent. The program ranked fourth in the “Value for Money” category and fourth in graduate career progression. It also placed 30th in career support for graduates and 44th in alumni network connectivity. Professor Dr. Tomaž Turk, dean of the Economics Faculty at the University of Ljubljana, emphasized that the program’s inclusion among the world’s top 30 is the best result in its history and one of the most notable international achievements of the faculty. He highlighted that the fourth-place rankings in both “Value for Money” and career progression indicate that graduates receive exceptional value for their time and resources invested and gain access to the most demanding international job markets. He described this recognition as an acknowledgment of students, professors, alumni, and partner companies who co-create the program. At the same time, he noted that these results serve as a starting point for further development of the faculty’s international activities and its collective ranking on the FT list of European business schools.

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Faculty of Economics among the top 30 in the FT ranking

The Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana has ranked 29th globally in the Financial Times' 2026 Masters in Management ranking, marking a significant improvement of 15 positions compared to last year and 41 positions over two years. The International Master’s Program in Business and Organization (IMB) achieved fourth place in both 'Value for Money' and 'Career Progression' categories. This ranking highlights the program's strong international reputation and practical approach, combining academic theory with real-world business challenges through collaborations with global companies and Slovenian enterprises. The program has been consistently featured in the rankings for nine consecutive years since its introduction in 2018, making it the only program from the broader Southeast Europe region included in the list. Graduates report high satisfaction rates, with 94% employed within three months and achieving their goals with an average rating of 87%.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual achievements of an academic institution without overt ideological framing. While higher education outcomes can have indirect political implications, the focus remains on institutional performance and student success metrics rather than partisan or ideological agendas. No

Why factuality (85): The article reports on the ranking of the Faculty of Economics' IMB program by Financial Times 2026, stating it reached 29th place, improved by 15 positions from last year, and achieved 4th place in 'Value for Money' and career progression. These figures align with the cross-source consensus among t

Why objectivity (75): The tone is positive and celebratory, emphasizing the success of the program and its international recognition. While the content is informative, there is a slight promotional undertone, particularly in highlighting the achievements and benefits for students and alumni.

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A great success of the University of Ljubljana, its program is among the 30 best in the world

The International Master's Program in Business and Organization at the University of Ljubljana's Faculty of Economics has been ranked among the top 30 programs globally by the Financial Times in its 2026 Masters in Management ranking. This marks the highest placement in the program's history, improving by 15 positions compared to last year. The program has been featured on the list for nine consecutive years since its first inclusion in 2018 and is the only program from Southeast Europe on this list. It ranks fourth in terms of cost-effectiveness and career progression for graduates. Dean Tomaž Turk highlighted these achievements as significant international recognition for the faculty, noting that graduates gain exceptional value from their investment of time and resources and are able to access high-demand international job markets. Students participate in projects with global companies, leading multinational corporations, and innovative Slovenian firms, helping them build professional networks during their studies. Additionally, 94% of graduates find employment within three months of completing their degree, and 87% report successfully achieving their career goals set upon enro1

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the academic achievement of a university program and does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious issues. It provides factual information about rankings, student outcomes, and institutional accomplishments without any apparent ideological framing.

Why factuality (85): This article confirms the same rankings and improvements as the first article, including the 29th position and the 4th places in 'Value for Money' and career progression. It also includes quotes from Dean Tomaz Turk, which are consistent with the first article. The facts are reported accurately and

Why objectivity (75): Similar to the first article, this piece has a celebratory tone, focusing on the success and prestige of the program. There is a promotional element, especially in quoting the dean and emphasizing the program's impact on students' careers.

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