China Europe International Business School

What China Europe International Business School does

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is a joint-venture management education institution co-founded by the Chinese government and the European Union in 1994, headquartered in Shanghai's Pudong district. It operates as a private, non-profit business school with 251-500 employees, structured as a standalone entity with no parent company and governed through International, Corporate, and EMBA Advisory Boards. The institution's primary function is to deliver premium management and executive education to senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, family business successors, and recent graduates across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

CEIBS offers a broad portfolio of degree and non-degree programs: full-time degrees including the MBA (ranked #1 in Asia by the Financial Times for 10 consecutive years) and Global MiM (delivered jointly with ESCP Business School across Shanghai, Paris, London, and Zurich); executive and part-time degrees including the EMBA, Global EMBA (top 2 globally for 6 consecutive years by FT), HEMBA (jointly with EHL and triple-accredited by NECHE, EFMD, and AAQ), Finance MBA, and Part-time MBA; doctoral programs including the world's first EFMD-certified DBA and a PhD programme; and an executive education business spanning open enrollment and custom corporate programs. Supporting offerings include the InnoLab Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, a Venture Capital Camp, an Entrepreneur Camp, and a CEIBS AI and Management Innovation Research Center. The school runs on a proprietary learning management system integrated with its alumni network platform and online application portals.

The business model is built on multi-year tuition subscriptions across degree programs, plus professional services revenue from custom corporate executive education. Pricing is high-ticket (e.g., the Venture Capital Camp is priced at 328,000 RMB for the 2025 cohort), and recruitment relies on direct admissions via online portals, regional application centers, campus events, alumni referrals, and corporate training partnerships. The school operates five global campuses — Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra (Ghana) — supported by exchange partnerships with 41 leading business schools and an alumni network of 35,000+ graduates spanning 90+ countries and 150+ alumni organizations. The Go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting senior executives, with a hybrid segmentation approach across persona (executives, founders, family successors, young professionals) and business unit (corporate organizations).

Name

China Europe International Business School

Legal name

China Europe International Business School

Website

https://ceibs.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CEIBS is a joint-venture business school co-founded by the Chinese government and the European Union in 1994, offering MBA, EMBA, doctoral, and executive education programs across five global campuses in China, Switzerland, and Ghana, serving senior executives, entrepreneurs, family business successors, and recent graduates.

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Product category

Business School / Higher Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAB

MBA & Executive MBA Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive management programs
• MBA degree programs
• Executive education
• Doctoral management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pudong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full-time MBA Program: Full-time residential MBA program with international exchange partnerships and double-degree options. One-year accelerated format available.
2. EMBA Programs: Flagship EMBA, Global EMBA, and HEMBA (Hospitality EMBA) programs for senior executives. Programs feature international modules and dual-degree options.
3. Finance MBA (FMBA): Part-time finance-focused MBA program in Shanghai, combining financial depth with management breadth and technology integration.
4. Global Management Master (MiM): Full-time English-language dual-degree program with ESCP Business School, spanning Shanghai, Paris, London, and Zurich campuses.
5. Doctoral Programs (DBA & PhD): DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) and PhD programs for senior executives and academic researchers. DBA is four-year part-time program.
6. Executive Education: Open enrollment programs and custom corporate programs for organizations. Includes AMP and specialized leadership programs.
7. Venture Capital Camp (创投营): One-year intensive program for investment professionals, corporate investors, and family office managers. Includes international modules and company visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEIBS is a business school offering degree and non-degree management education programs, including full-time MBA, Global MiM, EMBA, Global EMBA, HEMBA, Finance MBA, Part-time MBA, DBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs. It also operates the InnoLab innovation and entrepreneurship center and specialized camps for venture capital and entrepreneurship, delivered across five global campuses in China, Switzerland, and Ghana.

Product overview

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is a leading international business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree and non-degree programmes. The school provides full-time programmes including MBA and Global MiM; executive/part-time programmes including EMBA, Global EMBA, HEMBA, Finance MBA, and Part-time MBA; doctoral programmes including DBA and PhD; and executive education programmes. Supporting offerings include InnoLab (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center) and specialized camps for venture capital and entrepreneurship. The school operates across five campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Zurich, and Accra, with exchange partnerships with over 41 leading global business schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Full-time residential MBA program ranked #1 in Asia by Financial Times, featuring a one-year accelerated format, international exchange partnerships with 41 top business schools, and innovation/entrepreneurship focus. Designed for early-to-mid career professionals seeking advanced management education.
• Global MiM (Master in Management) Global Management Master's program delivered across Shanghai, Paris, London, and Zurich campuses, offering dual degrees from CEIBS and ESCP Business School in a full-time English format. Designed for fresh graduates with average age of 22 years.
• EMBA (Executive MBA) Flagship executive MBA program, the largest in China, cultivating business leaders with global vision and Chinese wisdom, with over 18,000 alumni. Designed for senior executives and C-suite leaders.
• Global EMBA Global Executive MBA program ranked in the top 2 globally by Financial Times for six consecutive years, featuring on-site programmes across multiple global locations and partnerships with 8 leading business schools. Designed for senior executives.
• HEMBA (Hospitality EMBA) Hospitality Executive MBA offered jointly with EHL (Swiss), featuring global campuses in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Middle East, with dual degree and three international accreditations. Designed for hospitality industry executives.
• FMBA (Finance MBA) Finance-focused part-time MBA in Shanghai combining financial depth, management breadth, and technology acumen, with specializations in technology and leadership.
• Part-time MBA (在职MBA) Part-time MBA program in Shanghai and Shenzhen with dual-city resources, real-situation case teaching, and InnoLab innovation/entrepreneurship center. Designed for working professionals.
• DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) Doctor of Business Administration program in Switzerland, the first DBA in the world to receive EFMD certification, designed for senior executives with average 20 years management experience.
• PhD Programme Full-time doctoral programme established in 2014, with 73% of students from 985 universities or overseas institutions, and 32% with international study experience.
• Executive Education (高管教育) Executive education programs including open enrollment courses and company-specific custom programs for organizational and individual development. Includes Advanced Management Program (AMP) and specialized leadership programs.
• Venture Capital Camp (创投营) One-year intensive program for investment professionals, corporate investors, and family office managers, covering macro outlook, capital ecosystem, frontier technology, strategic investment, and innovation topics. Course fee 328,000 RMB for the 2025 cohort.
• Entrepreneur Camp (创业营) Entrepreneurship program for startup founders and business innovators, providing practical knowledge, networking, and mentorship for building successful ventures.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Green Finance Forum of 60 (GF60)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025CEIBS served as co-organizer for the 4th Green Finance North Bund Forum, supporting the GF60 Sustainable Development Selection 2025 awards that expanded coverage from green finance to multiple industries.
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Partner organization supporting the 4th Green Finance North Bund Forum, contributing to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Partner organization supporting the 4th Green Finance North Bund Forum and sustainable business initiatives.
• ESCP Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint delivery of Global MiM dual-degree program with campuses in Shanghai, Paris, London, and Zurich. Students receive degrees from both CEIBS and ESCP.
• EHL Hospitality Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for HEMBA (Hospitality EMBA) program offering dual-degree with European hospitality management expertise combined with CEIBS business education.
• 41 Partner Business SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partnerships with 41 top-tier business schools worldwide enabling student exchanges and international modules across programs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• EHL Hospitality Business School: Swiss-based hospitality management school and strategic partner with CEIBS for the HEMBA program. Comparable in the niche hospitality executive education segment and shares dual-degree students through the HEMBA partnership.

Regional players

• National University of Singapore Business School: Leading Asian business school offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education based in Singapore. Regional peer competing with CEIBS for Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific executive education clients, often featured in the same FT and QS Asia rankings.

Direct peers

• London Business School (LBS): Top global business school offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education with strong international student mix. Competes with CEIBS Global EMBA for senior executives from multinationals and emerging markets, particularly in Financial Times rankings.
• Fudan University School of Management: One of China's oldest and most prestigious business schools based in Shanghai, offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education programs. Directly competes with CEIBS for Shanghai-based applicants and corporate executive education contracts, with strong local brand.
• Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB): China's leading private business school focused on executive education and EMBA programs for senior executives and family business leaders. Directly competes with CEIBS in the Chinese EMBA market, particularly for the founder/family business segment, with similar premium positioning and faculty pedigree.
• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Top-tier Chinese university business school offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education programs. Directly competes with CEIBS for Chinese applicants and corporate clients, with strong domestic brand and global accreditations.
• IESE Business School: Top-ranked European business school offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education with strong international focus. Competes with CEIBS for Global EMBA rankings and senior executive clients, particularly in the European and emerging market segments.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European business school with multiple campuses offering MiM, MBA, and executive programs. Strategic partner of CEIBS for the Global MiM dual-degree program and also competes for European and global applicants in the same FT rankings.
• INSEAD: Global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia (Singapore), and Middle East offering MBA, Global EMBA, and executive education. Directly competes with CEIBS for global EMBA applicants and international students seeking Asia exposure; often cited alongside CEIBS in Global EMBA rankings.
• Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS): Shenzhen-based business school of Peking University offering full-time MBA, finance-focused programs, and executive education. Competes directly with CEIBS in Southern China, particularly for finance-oriented applicants and Shenzhen-based corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ceibs
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceibs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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