EFMD grants EQUIS seal to nine schools, marking first-time accreditations in Lebanon and Jordan

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has awarded European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation for nine business schools.

The schools accredited on 05/06/2026 are:

• College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University;
• Department of Economics and Management, University of Pavia, Italy;
• Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong);
• J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway, Ireland;
• King Talal School of Business Technology, Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Jordan;
• Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut;
• TIAS School for Business and Society, the Netherlands;
• University of Vaasa, Finland;
• XLRI - Xavier School of Management, India.

Alfons Sauquet, Quality Services and EQUIS Director, said: "The breadth of institutions accredited in this round, spanning Asia, the Middle East and Europe and including milestone firsts in new national contexts [Lebanon and Jordan], reflects how the pursuit of academic quality, responsible leadership and societal relevance is…