2025 Ranking of Masters Development Programs

We’re excited to release the 2025 edition of our Master’s Development Program Ranking, now in its 6th year! A sincere thank you to the students, universities, and employers who have contributed to this ongoing effort and helped us track the evolving landscape of early-career opportunities.

This year marks anew milestone, with student engagement reaching anall-time high- the highest number of views since the launch of this ranking. This growing interest reflects the increasing demand for structured, purpose-driven career paths among Master’s students around the world.

Employers continue to adapt their programs in response to shifting student priorities, with a strong focus onglobal relevance, sustainability, and skill-buildingin areas like data, digital transformation, and agile leadership. Programs that offerclear progression, international exposure, and inclusive culturesare gaining the most traction.

As always, our aim is to bring transparency to the market and empower both students and employers to make informed, strategic decisions. If you’re looking for deeper analysis or benchmarking at the program level, we’re here to help.

We hope you find this year’s ranking insightful and inspiring!

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