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These rankings are published by SportBusiness Magazine, the leading industry publication providing news, analysis, and opinion on the global sports business sector.\r\n\r\nThe rankings are based on two extensive surveys conducted among alumni who graduated three years prior to publication and among the academic institutions themselves. These surveys assess both the quality of teaching received and the return on investment of the programs.\r\n\r\nThe main objective of these rankings is to provide students and professionals interested in master\u2019s and postgraduate programs in sports management with a reliable tool to make informed decisions about their education and career development.\r\n\r\nThe on-campus and online Sports Management Master\u2019s programs at Johan Cruyff Institute have consistently remained among the top positions in Europe for more than 10 consecutive years. 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UAB is not only one of the leading academic institutions in Spain but has also proven to be a world-class university on the global stage.","logo":74601,"recognition_title":"","recognition_content":"Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona (UAB) has established itself as one of the most prestigious academic institutions internationally. Its strong position in global rankings such as the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR), the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) reflects its firm commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive student education.\r\n\r\nThese recognitions, the result of rigorous and objective evaluations, confirm UAB\u2019s role as a key player in the global university landscape. 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This alliance allows Johan Cruyff Institute to benefit from the immense prestige and academic excellence of Loughborough, one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom and globally in sports-related fields.\r\n\r\nLoughborough University, internationally recognized for its academic excellence, has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars rating system and was named, for the eighth consecutive year, the world\u2019s best university for sports-related studies according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. This distinction reinforces its alignment with the philosophy and objectives of Johan Cruyff Institute, focused on developing leaders in the sports industry.\r\n\r\nIn addition, its strong positions in rankings such as the Complete University Guide 2024 and the Guardian University League Table 2024, among others, reflect its firm commitment to educational quality, innovation, and excellence in training.","logo":74607,"link":{"title":"Number 1 in the world for sports-related subjects. 10 years running","url":"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/about\/qs-world-sport\/","target":"_blank"}},"rankings_ucfb":{"title":"University Campus of Football Business","content":"Through a strategic partnership agreement signed in 2026, Johan Cruyff Institute and UCFB offer a wide range of academic programs aimed at developing future leaders in the sports industry.\r\n\r\nUniversity Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is one of the leading higher education institutions specializing in the football and sports industry in the United Kingdom. UCFB offers students an engaging curriculum in a unique environment, with iconic campuses in London and Manchester.\r\n\r\nIn the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, considered the most important annual awards in the United Kingdom, UCFB received an overall rating of 3.0, standing out particularly for its facilities, with a 4.5 rating for accommodation. 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