The Executive MBA of the University of Groningen Business School ranked best MBA in the Netherlands

According to the latest Keuzegids Masters 2026, the Executive MBA of the University of Groningen Business School (UGBS) is the best-rated MBA in the Netherlands (part-time and full-time).

The Executive MBA of UGBS offers four specialization tracks: Energy Transition, Food & Retail, Health, and Sustainable Business Models, and scores high and above average in all five evaluated categories: content, faculty, assessment, career preparation, and atmosphere. The programme has been the best-rated of all MBA’s mentioned in the Keuzegids.

"These scores confirm the quality and relevance of our programme and the four tracks, each addressing current societal challenges and the ambitions of our participants," responds Scientific Director Thijs Broekhuizen of UGBS. "Thanks to all the teachers who contribute to the success of the programme with their commitment and expertise, the supporting programme management team that arranges everything perfectly, and our participants for their valuable feedback."

The Keuzegids Masters is published annually and is based on the responses from the National Student Survey, for which students are invited each year to evaluate their programme.

Click here for more information about the UGBS executive programmes (in Dutch).