The Financial Times has just published its annual rankings of the best business schools offering open and custom executive education programs. Kozminski University is the only institution from Central and Eastern Europe listed in both rankings, affirming its position as the leading educational partner in the region for corporate and individual clients.
In the latest "Financial Times" rankings (Custom Executive Education and Open-Enrolment Executive Education), Kozminski University stands alongside leading institutions from the United States (such as the University of Michigan), the United Kingdom (London Business School, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge), as well as prominent schools from the Netherlands and France. This recognition underscores Kozminski University's strategic direction, emphasizing the increasing importance of cooperation between academia and business.
Financial Times Custom Executive Education Ranking 2025 The Custom Executive Education ranking assesses business schools worldwide for their tailored programs addressing specific organizational needs and challenges. Kozminski University's inclusion in this ranking highlights the excellence and effectiveness of its customized programs designed to support leaders, teams, and executives.
Companies that have chosen Kozminski University’s custom programs include Lidl Polska (postgraduate programs for senior management), Dell (managerial training), Wschodni Front – Kuchnia Vikinga (leadership development), PKO Ubezpieczenia (training for bank insurance advisors), Bauer Media Outdoor Poland (management development), and Compensa (managerial training addressing contemporary business challenges).
“At Compensa, we prioritize the long-term development of our managers’ leadership competencies, recognizing the challenges of a rapidly evolving market and rising employee expectations. Finding the right educational partner, who understands the specifics of the global market and can tailor the development program to business realities, was essential. This is precisely why we chose to cooperate with Kozminski University – an institution that combines innovative managerial strategies with innovative business practices. The jointly developed program equips our leaders not only with current knowledge but with practical tools in communication, motivation, and team engagement. It is an investment that genuinely enhances managerial competencies, organizational effectiveness, and helps maintain single-digit staff turnover, below the market average," said Dorota Czerwińska, Director of HR at Compensa.
Financial Times Open-Enrolment Executive Education Ranking 2025 The Open-Enrolment Executive Education ranking evaluates institutions offering outstanding open programs such as postgraduate studies. This year, Kozminski University has been recognized alongside prestigious schools including HEC Paris, IESE, London Business School, Insead, and ESCP.
“We are proud that Kozminski University has once again been recognized as the best partner in Central and Eastern Europe for individual and corporate education," emphasized Dr. Sylwia Hałas-Dej, Dean of the Kozminski Executive Business School. "Our stable position in the global rankings of top executive education programs confirms that we meet international standards and offer a tailored approach perfectly aligned with the evolving environment and needs of both managers and organizations."
For individuals and companies seeking development programs – whether for personal growth or for developing their teams – the latest Financial Times rankings provide valuable guidance on choosing world-class business education. Kozminski University represents Poland and the broader Central and Eastern European region, demonstrating leadership in both personal and corporate growth at the highest international standards.
Link to the Financial Times Custom Executive Education 2025 ranking: https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/3000/executive-education-custom-2025
Link to the Financial Times Open-Enrolment Executive Education 2025 ranking: https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/3001/executive-education-open-2025
Media Contact Paulina Łukaszuk Press Officer, Kozminski University Tel: +48 609 500 462 | Email: plukaszuk@kozminski.edu.pl
About Kozminski University Kozminski University is a broad-profile business school with full academic rights and university status, established in 1993 and located in the heart of Europe. It educates over 13,000 students, including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, MBA, and PhD participants. To date, more than 77,000 alumni have graduated from its programs. The university offers a wide range of degree programs taught in both Polish and English. It holds the prestigious "triple crown" of accreditations – AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA – an achievement shared by only 1% of business schools worldwide. Kozminski University consistently ranks among the top institutions in both international and national rankings. Since 2009, it has been the only Polish university continuously featured in the Financial Times rankings of the world’s leading business schools. Kozminski is also a member of the elite Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), a collaboration of 33 top-tier business schools worldwide led by Yale School of Management. Additionally, it is one of only two Polish universities recognized as a lead institution within a European University consortium (EUonAir). www.kozminski.edu.pl/en
