International Recognition & Rankings

The following rankings originate from the most recent results announced by the respective organizations.

** Publications in all years

Scientific Subjects Ranking

Ranking	Worldwide	Europe	Publication date
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Business & Management	151-200	-	04-2024
Accounting & Finance	151-200	-
Economics & Econometrics	251-300	-
Social Sciences & Management	331	-	04-2024
Scimago
Sociology & Political Science	142	-	04-2024
U.S. News
Economics & Business	302	-	06-2024
CS Rankings
Computer Science	285	90	01-2024
Repec / IDEAS Rankings
Accounting & Auditing	176	-	12-2023
Agricultural Economics	252	-	12-2023
Banking	135	-	12-2023
Central Banking	237	-	12-2023
Corporate Finance	149	-	12-2023
Industrial Competition	116	-	12-2023
Economics of Strategic Management	263	-	12-2023
Central & Western Asia	259	-	12-2023
Dynamic General Equilibrium	124	-	12-2023
Econometrics	138	-	12-2023
European Economics	29	-	12-2023
Efficiency & Productivity	151	-	12-2023
Energy Economics	169	-	12-2023
Environmental Economics	115	-	12-2023
Econometric Time Series	72	-	12-2023
Financial Development & Growth	240		12-2023
Financial Markets	213	-	12-2023
Forecasting	62	-	12-2023
Business, Economic & Financial History	217	-	12-2023
Industrial Organization	106	-	12-2023
Law & Economics	169	-	12-2023
Macroeconomics	121		12-2023
Microeconomics	212	-	12-2023
Monetary Economics	199	-	12-2023
Operations Research	122	-	12-2023
Public Economics	184	-	12-2023
Positive Political Economics	113	-	12-2023
Public Finance	162	-	12-2023
Risk Management	99	-	12-2023
Small Business Management	113	-	12-2023
Tourism Economics	49	-	12-2023
Utility Models & Prospect Theory	169	-	12-2023

Master Programs Ranking Per Scientific Field*

* Respective scientific fields can be seen in the parenthesis

Ranking	Worldwide	Europe	Publication date
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
MSc in Marketing & Communication (Marketing)	101+	-	10-2023
MSc in Business Anaytics (Business Analytics)	101+	-
Master in Business Administration (MBA Full Time)	111-120	39
MSc in Accounting & Finance (Finance)	121-130	-	10-2023
Master in Business Administration - ΜΒΑ International (International Trade Rankings)	43	-	05-2024
Executinve Master in Business Administration (Executive ΜΒΑ)	141-150	-	07-2024
Eduniversal Masters Rankings
MSc in Business Analytics (Business Intelligence & Strategy)	5	-
MSc in International Shipping, Finance and Management (Maritime Management)	6	-
MBA International (ΜΒΑ part-time)	6	-
MSc in Data Science (Big Data Management)	12	-
Master in Business Administration (ΜΒΑ part-time)	21	-
MSc in Financial Management (Financial Markets)	-	33
MSc in Public Policy and Management (Public Administration / Management)	-	7	10-2022
MSc in Services Management (General Management)	-	5
MSc in Human Resource Management (Human Resources Management)	-	17
MSc in Data Science (Data Analytics)	-	10
MSc in Computer Scinece (Information Systems Management)	-	13
MSc in Management Science and Technology (Ε-Business & Digital Marketing)	-	12
Master in Business Administration (ΜΒΑ full time)	-	23
Executive MBA (Executive MBA)	-	20
MSc in Accounting and Finance (Accounting )	-	25
MSc in Economics with specialisation in Economic Theory (Economics)	-	18
MSc in Marketing & Communication with international orientation (Marketing)	-	27
MSc Marketing & Communication (Corporate Communications)	-	25

University Ranking

Ranking	Worldwide	Europe	Publication date
Eduniversal
Business School Ranking	Τοp 300: 4 Palmes	-	11-2023
CEOWORLD Magazine Rankings
World Best Business Schools	78	-	02-2024
Repec / IDEAS Rankings
Top Economic Institutions**	195	-	12-2023

Department Ranking

Ranking	Worldwide	Europe	Publication date
Repec / IDEAS Rankings
Top European Economics Departments (Department of Economics)	317	137	12-2023
Top European Economics Departments (Department of International & European Economic Studies)	-	180	12-2023
Top Financial Economics & Finance Departments (Department of Accounting and Finance)	66	-	12-2023

The Athens University of Economics and Business is the first Public University in Greece to receive an Excellence Award, according to the globally recognized model of Excellence EFQM (European Foundation of Quality Management).
EFQM 4 star certification 2012, 2016,2019

Member since 2019

The primary aim of Balkan Universities Association (BUA) is to define a leading vision for the future through the universities, the libraries, the research centers in Balkan region on the base of common global values by considering the necessities of the time. More specifically, BUA has the following objectives:

• To improve an intercultural dialogue considering the importance of the region
• To form lasting and solid scientific cooperation from the past to the future
• To make joint scientific studies, researches and innovation works.
• To organize common cultural, artistic and sportive activities
• To organize exchange programs for academic staff (such as Erasmus and Mevlana Exchange Programs)
• To organize exchange programs for students (such as Erasmus and Mevlana Exchange Programs)
• To organize joint diploma programs
• To form a communication network which will enable to exchange of knowledge among academicians

More information: http://www.baunas.org/

Member since 2013

United Nations Global Compact - The "Universal Pact" was established in July 2000 and is a framework that calls on companies to align their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, working conditions, the environment and the fight against corruption. The "Ecumenical Pact" is: 
A voluntary initiative to promote sustainable development and corporate responsibility,
A set of principles based on universally accepted values,
A network of companies and other interested members,
A forum for learning and sharing experiences.
The Global Compact Academic Network includes University Institutions such as colleges and business schools, but also smaller units such as University Departments and Research Centers. The participation of Academic Institutions in the "Ecumenical Pact" is a widely visible commitment to the 10 principles of the initiative.
The Athens University of Economics and Business has been participating in the "Ecumenical Pact" since March 2013 and is encouraged to support the initiative in one and / or more of the following ways:
Training in matters related to the "Ecumenical Pact",
Applied research and leadership on the "Ecumenical Pact",
Dissemination of the principles of the "Ecumenical Pact",
Providing support to companies that are participants in the "Universal Pact",
Lending capacity for local networks and the "Ecumenical Pact" Office.
It is worth mentioning that the Postgraduate Program International MBA and the Department of Management Science and Technology are also participants in the initiative from 2006 and 2007 respectively. 

 Member since: 2010

Member since: 1991

The European University Association (EUA) represents more than 800 universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 European countries. EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna Process and in influencing EU policies on higher education, research and innovation. Through continuous interaction with a range of other European and international organisations, EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard.

1000 Best Business Schools in 154 countries in 9 geographical zones : Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia & the Middle East, Far East Asia, Latin America, North America, Oceania, Western Europe

Official Selection of the Best Business Schools in Greece   4 PALMES OF EXCELLENCE

Top Business School with Significant  International Influence:   Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) - School of Business

Rank Position in Palmes’ League :     1

Deans’ Recommendation : 228 ‰

Member since: 1997

Member since: 2011