Cambridge Judge Business School
About Cambridge
Cambridge Judge Business School sits at the heart of the University of Cambridge and one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. We bring together academic rigour, practical learning and an exceptionally international community to develop leaders equipped to create meaningful change in business and society.
Our students learn within a university founded in 1209, with access to ideas, expertise and networks extending far beyond business. They also become members of a Cambridge College, joining a distinctive collegiate community that becomes part of their Cambridge experience and remains with them for life.
Beyond the University, the School is embedded in the Cambridge Cluster, or ‘Silicon Fen’ – Europe’s most successful technology cluster, home to more than 5,000 knowledge-intensive firms. Science parks, incubators, investors, founders and global businesses are part of the environment in which our students study and build connections.
From the one-year Cambridge MBA to our Cambridge Executive MBA and Global Executive MBA programmes, Cambridge Judge combines world-class teaching, diverse perspectives and real-world application. The result is an experience designed not simply to add knowledge, but to expand how people think, lead and make an impact.
Fast Facts
Business and Management
Cambridge Judge is ranked #1 in the UK for Business and Management Studies in REF 2021, the UK’s official research assessment.
MBA Ranking
The Cambridge MBA is ranked #17 globally, #1 among one-year MBA programmes in the UK in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026, and #1 MBA in Europe by QS.
Executive MBA
The Cambridge Executive MBA is ranked #20 globally in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025.
Master of Finance
The Cambridge Master of Finance is ranked #2 globally in the Financial Times 2024 ranking of post-experience Master of Finance programmes.
Leading Technology
Cambridge is home to Europe’s most successful technology cluster, with more than 5,000 knowledge-intensive firms; every MBA and Executive MBA student also joins a University of Cambridge College.
Career
Career transformation is a defining feature of the Cambridge MBA: 88% of the latest class achieved at least one switch across country, function or industry.
The Cambridge Effect: Where My MBA Keeps Bumping Into Entirely Different Worlds
“I came to Cambridge for an MBA, but one of the most rewarding parts of the experience has been discovering how naturally the MBA here extends beyond the business school itself.
What makes Cambridge distinctive is not only the programme, but the wider University ecosystem that surrounds it. The MBA gives you a strong core: rigorous classes, ambitious peers, career exploration and practical learning. But what makes the experience especially rich is how often it opens onto entirely different fields, perspectives and conversations. At Cambridge, business education does not feel sealed off from the rest of the University. Instead, it feels connected to a much larger intellectual and creative community.”
My Executive MBA Story: Why Good Judgment, Real Friendships And Self-awareness Will Outlast The Age Of AI
“I can’t believe that 20 months have passed and my Executive MBA programme is almost done. I still remember September 2024 when I had just started and was a bit scared of how it would go. Being honest, I genuinely didn’t know what to expect. I had pretty high expectations as I was coming from the financial services sector where I had worked for 16+ years (at that time) and was asking myself whether it would be worth it, considering the high price tag and whether we would be learning anything beyond business lectures on these types of Executive MBA programmes.”
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We empower future leaders to reshape global business and society. Whether you seek accelerated leadership opportunities, career change, or an entrepreneurial path, the Cambridge MBA equips you with the skills, networks and confidence to make it happen.
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Is a Cambridge Executive MBA right for you
The Cambridge Executive MBA programmes are designed for experienced professionals who want to develop as leaders while continuing their careers. Participants apply new ideas and perspectives directly within their organisations, combining academic rigour with immediate practical impact.
What Students & Alumni Say
Nicole Advani,“I applied because of the MBA curriculum, the international exposure, and the types of students Cambridge attracts – but the people have become one of my favourite parts.
My fellow students really become like a family away from home. And Cambridge Judge is one department within the greater University, so you have access to all the resources and minds in the Cambridge ecosystem. Exploring that with them has been the best part.”
Cambridge MBA 2020
Nageen Qasim,“I chose Cambridge Judge because I wanted to be close to the UK’s startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, which Cambridge is very much a hub for.
The UK also attracts a genuinely global population, so I knew I’d be learning alongside people from a wide range of backgrounds and industries; that diversity of perspective was a big incentive. Coupled with the ambition and intellectual heritage that Cambridge has to offer, my decision was all the easier.”
Global Executive MBA 2025
