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Copenhagen Business School
(CBS)
About
Copenhagen Business School, often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1917, It is considered and ranked as one of the most prestigious business schools in Western Europe and the world.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,785
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 23%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
- Staff
- 2,207
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 1 | 276.1 | 2025 |
| Management | 6 | 204.4 | 2025 |
| Finance | 19 | 153.9 | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 32 | 136.7 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 16 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =147 | 49.6 | 2026 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 18 | 78.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 19 | 81.2 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 62 | 72.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 63 | 76.1 | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 122 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | =28 | 72.0 | 2024 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 51.3 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Copenhagen Business School?
Copenhagen Business School's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =601.
When was Copenhagen Business School founded?
Copenhagen Business School was founded in 1917.
What are the top subjects at Copenhagen Business School?
Top subjects at Copenhagen Business School include: Business Administration, Management, Economics & Econometrics, Marketing, Finance.
Where is Copenhagen Business School located?
Copenhagen Business School is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.