Global Institute of Sport Ranked #1 for Career Advancement in 2025 SportBusiness Rankings

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has once again been recognised among the world’s elite, achieving major accolades in the SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2025.

#1 ranked UK university for career advancement

#1 ranked online programme for career advancement

#1 ranked globally for quality of faculty

#1 ranked globally for industry network

These results highlight GIS’s continued success in supporting graduates to progress rapidly in their professional careers – whether studying on campus or online.

Sharona Friedman, President and CEO of GIS, said:

“Being named the UK’s number one university for career advancement and leading the rankings for our online programme is a testament to the real-world impact of our education model. We are committed to ensuring every GIS student, wherever they are in the world, gains the skills, connections and confidence to accelerate their career in the global sports industry.”

These achievements build on GIS’s strong record of graduate employability and industry integration, reaffirming its position as the destination of choice for ambitious professionals seeking to lead in sport.

Friedman added:

“Our latest graduate outcomes – 99% of our students in full-time work within nine months and 79% working in sport – show that our approach is working. These figures reflect not just academic excellence but the strength of our industry network and the determination of our students to make an impact.”

Read more about our graduates making an impact in the world’s leading sports leagues and businesses, including the Premier League, La Liga, Major League Soccer, the AFL and more.

You can see the full SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2025 here.