The AISTS is proud to announce that, for the tenth consecutive year, the Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology has been ranked 1st in the world in Eduniversal’s 2025 Best Masters Ranking in Sports Management.
Since its creation, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies has established itself as a global reference in sport management education. Its consistent top-tier ranking by Eduniversal shows the recognition it has earned in the industry and the efficiency of its approach to preparing professionals sports managers.
Since 2015, the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology has consistently maintained its position as the top educational programme in global Sports Management, according to Eduniversal. This recognition rewards the daily work and dedication to the programme, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in sports management education.
About Eduniversal
Eduniversal is a global leader in higher education information. Their mission is to support students in making relevant choices about their education, aligned with their professional aspirations.
The Eduniversal Best Masters & MBA Ranking is a globally respected guide that highlights the world’s top graduate programmes in business and management across 56 fields of study. Covering 5,820 programs from 153 countries, this ranking helps students and professionals identify the most relevant and high-quality options for their career goals. Within the Sports Management category, a total of 50 Master’s programs from 22 countries were evaluated.
Each programme is evaluated based on the following three criteria (see the Eduniversal methodology here):
- Reputation of the programme, based on the opinion of surveyed HR professionals and on the level of Palme of Excellence of the institution.
- Career prospects and the salary level of the first employment of newly graduated students based on information provided by each programme and verified by Eduniversal. The salaries are weighted by country and by the average annual salary of its executives.
- Satisfaction feedback of the graduating students based on survey results.
Trusted by universities, recruiters, and students worldwide, this ranking offers a reliable benchmark for making informed academic and professional decisions.
Being recognised as the World’s No. 1 Master in Sport Management for the tenth consecutive year is both a source of pride and a reminder of the responsibility we carry; supporting each participant’s journey toward leadership roles in sport.
This recognition highlights the daily efforts of our professors and staff, and the strengths of our collaboration with prestigious founding institutions, including the IOC. Most importantly, it reflects the impact our alumni continue to make in the international sport industry, this year again through major events like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.
About the AISTS
AISTS is a prestigious not-for-profit academic centre at the heart of the global sport industry. Founded in 2000 in Lausanne, Switzerland, it offers world-class education and advisory services in sport management. AISTS’s unique multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in technology, management, economics, medicine, career and leadership.
With a network of over 700 alumni, 100 distinguished lecturers, and partnerships with leading sport organisations, like the World Athletics, Infront, IBU, AISTS shapes the future of sport leadership. Located in the Olympic Capital, it serves as a bridge between academia and industry, promoting excellence in sport management to drive positive global impact through the power of sport.
