EADA Business School, Executive Education
About
EADA Business School is an internationally recognized private university foundation, dedicated to developing leaders and executives since 1957. Ranked #19 worldwide in Executive Education by the Financial Times, EADA is part of an exclusive group of business schools holding the triple accreditation EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB, a distinction achieved by only three institutions in Spain.
The prestigious Financial Times rankings publish an annual list of the world’s leading business schools and universities. In its 2025 edition, and among more than 12,000 business schools worldwide, EADA Business School is ranked #19 globally in Executive Education Open Programmes, recognizing the quality of its faculty, the strength of its programme design and the high level of participant satisfaction.
In the same ranking, EADA also stands out for its strong global profile, ranking #9 in the world for internationalization and consolidating its position among the Top #30 Business Schools in Europe, according to the Financial Times.
Founded in 1957, EADA is an independent, non-profit institution and a private university foundation since 1984. We are dedicated to executive education, applied research and the transfer of knowledge to the business community and society within an international context.
Our position in leadingFinancial Times rankings, together with our international accreditations (EQUIS and AMBA), granted by independent and highly respected organizations, endorse our academic excellence. In addition, EADA is an active member of the most prestigious international associations in the field of management education.
At EADA, we believe that social responsibility and global sustainability must be fully integrated into all educational programmes, alongside the pursuit of business excellence and organizational effectiveness.
EADA Global Campus
Through the EADA Global Campus, comprising the Barcelona City Centre Campus, the Collbató Residential Training Campus, and the EADA Virtual Campus participants and alumni experience the campus as a continuous learning environment: inside and outside the classroom, onsite and online, during and beyond their time at EADA.
EADA is a truly global business school, with its Barcelona City Centre Campus located in the heart of the city, and the Collbató Residential Training Campus specifically designed for experiential outdoor training, fostering the development of people-centered leadership competencies.
In addition, the EADA Virtual Campus provides access to a rich digital learning environment, including specialized resources such as videos, technical notes, articles and e-books. Through collaborative tools and virtual teamwork, participants develop essential digital skills that support their professional growth.
According to the Financial Times, EADA Business School ranks among the Top #30 Business Schools in Europe and holds the #19 position worldwide in Executive Education Open Programmes, consolidating its position as a leading institution in executive education. EADA also stands out for its strong international profile, ranking #9 in the world for internationalization.
The professional impact of our programmes is reflected in key indicators such as career progression (#13), international mobility (#17) and an employability rate of 97–100% within three months of programme completion, according to the Financial Times.
In terms of sustainability and social impact, EADA has been recognized by Corporate Knights as #22 worldwide and #1 in Spain for sustainability and faculty diversity.
These achievements reinforce EADA Business School as a global, innovative business school committed to the responsible development of leadership.
