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.
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
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 | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Political Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Business | 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 |