New rankings published by the Financial Times today confirm Lancaster University Management School’s Master’s in Management (MiM) coursehas retained its UK top ten spot.

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) has climbed to 7th place in the UK and joint 88th globally, while its career service is ranked 2nd in the UK and 35^th in the world.

The new data also shows LUMS’ MiM programme ranks 2^nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction, with former Lancaster students reporting an average 36 per cent increase in salary after completing the course.

Professor Claire Leitch, Executive Dean of Lancaster University Management School, said: “We’re proud to see our course recognised among the very best globally, and ranked 7th in the UK.

“It’s especially rewarding to see our students rate their experience with us so highly and emphasise the positive career outcomes of the course. Our alumni report their salaries jump by an average 36% after completing MiM – setting them on a fantastic path for the future.

“We’re privileged to welcome so many talented individuals to our programme and I’d like to sincerely thank all of our students - past and present - for helping us achieve these outstanding results.”

Lancaster University Management School is accredited by the AACSB, EQUIS, the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Small Business Charter. You can find out more about LUMS' Master's in Management here.

Lancaster University is ranked among the top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2025 and consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables.