The University of Sussex Business School has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading business schools after achieving EQUIS re-accreditation for a further three years in 2025.
Awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), EQUIS is one of the most prestigious international accreditations for business and management education. It recognises schools with excellence across teaching, research, and societal impact through a rigorous peer-review process that demonstrates sustained commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
The University of Sussex Business School was one of nine institutions worldwide to renew its EQUIS accreditation in 2025, alongside leading business schools in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Poland and the UK.
Professor Ingrid Woolard, Executive Dean of the University of Sussex Business School, said:
“We are honoured to have achieved EQUIS re-accreditation, reaffirming our place among the top business schools globally.
This recognition highlights the quality, relevance, and impact of our research and teaching. With our focus on innovation, international trade, sustainability, and science and technology policy, we continue to shape business and policy thinking that makes a positive difference to society. We are proud to be part of the global EQUIS network and remain committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.”
The EQUIS Peer Review Team commended the School on its dedication to continuous improvement and noted its applaudable efforts towards internationalisation in all aspects of its operations, including research, staff profile and student body. The Accreditation Board also commended the School on the quality of its research and research funding.
The University of Sussex Business School is home to globally recognised research centres, the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO), The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy, The Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration, and Digital Futures at Work (DIGIT).
In 2025, the University of Sussex Business School is ranked:
- 2nd in the UK for Career prospects in Marketing and 8th in the UK for Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
- Top 15 in the UK, 104th in the World for Economics and Business (US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2025-26)
- 1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools, 2025)
EQUIS accreditation signals the School’s continued excellence in management education and research, assuring students, partners, and employers of its global standards and real-world impact.
Learn more about EQUIS accreditation via EFMD Global.