United States - The US is top of the list once again. The nation originated the degree, and boasts many of the world’s most highly-ranked business schools, with alumni as significant as former US presidents.
United Kingdom - Second on the list is the United Kingdom. London is currently ranked by the Global Financial Centres Index as the world’s most competitive financial center, and it’s this edge that makes the nation so attractive to prospective students.
Canada - In third place is another North American country - Canada. Canada remains a popular destination for potential MBAs thanks to the quality of its business schools and the employment opportunities available post-graduation.
Australia - Next in our top 10 is another English-speaking destination - this time the ‘Land Down Under. Australia's position as a top MBA destination has been cemented in recent years, boasting a number of highly-ranked business schools
Germany - Germany is a nation known to be driven by innovation and technology. It is one of the world’s strongest economies and a leader in both the automotive and electrical industries.
France - France is sixth in this year’s top 10, with 19.4% of respondents suggesting they’d be interested in France as a destination for their MBA. The country was the first in Europe to offer the MBA, and it still offers one of the most competitive business educations available.
Spain - While Spain remains a popular MBA destination for students all around the world, it’s particularly favored by students hailing from Latin America. Or indeed by students wishing to work within a Spanish-speaking nation or region after graduation.
Singapore - In eighth place is the first Asian country on the list. Singapore is one of the world’s most important business locations, so it’s no wonder that the city-state features in the top 10 this year.
Switzerland - Next up is the world’s most famous banking nation, Switzerland. Ninth on our list, with 14.1% of respondents seeing Switzerland as an option for their studies.