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TIAS Business School ranks among the world's leading business schools for practice-oriented research. In the Financial Times Business School Research with Impact Ranking 2026, TIAS ranks second worldwide and first in the Netherlands in the Practitioner category. This international recognition highlights TIAS' strength in combining academic rigor with practical relevance.
The results demonstrate TIAS' strong performance in sharing scientific insights with professionals and decision-makers. Research that offers fresh perspectives, challenges existing assumptions, and helps professionals approach complex issues from different angles. This strong position reflects TIAS' vision as a School for Business and Society: connecting scientific knowledge with real-world practice to inspire new ways of thinking and acting.
Dean & Director Jenke ter Horst: "We are proud of this international recognition. Our high ranking demonstrates that our research reaches professionals and decision-makers. At TIAS, we believe that new insights emerge when science and practice come together. By challenging existing assumptions and connecting different perspectives, we help professionals look beyond the familiar, make more informed decisions, and drive meaningful change."
Financial Times Research with Impact Ranking
The British newspaper Financial Times publishes the Business School Research with Impact Ranking to provide insight into the relevance and influence of business school research beyond academia.
The ranking examines how research contributes to professional practice from different perspectives. In the Practitioner category, in which TIAS ranks second worldwide, business schools are assessed based on their publications in international practitioner-oriented journals aimed at professionals and decision-makers. The assessment considers factors including the number of publications, publications per faculty member, and academic citations of these articles.
Connecting scientific knowledge with practice
TIAS' strong position in the Financial Times ranking highlights the importance of connecting science with practice, an approach that is also central to our education. Current academic insights form the foundation of our programs and are directly linked to real-world challenges. Through a broad portfolio of MBAs, Master's programs, Advanced Programs, and masterclasses, TIAS challenges professionals to question existing assumptions, discover new perspectives, and apply insights within their own organizations. In doing so, they learn not only to see and think differently, but also to act differently. This empowers them to make a meaningful difference within their teams, organizations, and society.