Our Story

A School Born from Europe's Greatest Traditions

For over a century, European heritage has shaped commerce, culture, and leadership. EUHBS was created to carry that tradition forward.

10K+ Alumni Worldwide
80+ Countries Represented
95% Employment Rate
Student studying on a laptop in a sunlit historic European library
Live admissions Spring intake — applications open
Our Mission

Why We Exist.


EUHBS was founded on a simple yet profound belief: the enduring values of European heritage — integrity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and humanistic leadership — are not relics of the past, but the very foundations of responsible business in the 21st century.

— EUHBS Charter, 2010
Our Journey

Milestones That Define Us.


From a bold idea to a global community — explore the key moments that shaped EUHBS into the institution it is today.

  • 1832

    The European Heritage Business School is established by a consortium of Belgian and French industrialists to train the next generation of European commerce leaders.

  • 1878

    EUHBS receives royal patronage and is formally recognised as a centre of European academic excellence by the Belgian Crown.

  • 1923

    EUHBS welcomes its first cohort of international students from 12 countries, establishing the school's tradition of global diversity.

  • 1967

    EUHBS introduces the Master of Business Administration — one of the first European institutions to offer the programme — responding to the post-war economic boom and the need for professionally trained managers.

  • 1993

    Following the Maastricht Treaty, EUHBS formalises partnerships with EU institutions, becoming a preferred provider of executive education for European Commission staff and senior officials.

  • 2010

    EUHBS launches its first fully online MBA, pioneering the delivery of rigorous European business education to working professionals worldwide — years ahead of the industry shift.

  • 2022

    EUHBS celebrates its 10,000th graduate — a global community spanning 80+ countries and every major industry, from finance and technology to public service and the arts.

Our Faculty

World-Class Educators


Prof. Dr. Heinrich Müller

Dean of Academic Affairs

Professor Müller brings over 30 years of experience in European business education. A former advisor to the European Commission on business school accreditation...

Dr. Sophie Laurent

Professor of International Finance

Dr. Laurent is a former portfolio manager at BNP Paribas Asset Management with 15 years in Parisian capital markets. She holds a PhD in Financial Economics from...

Prof. Carlos Mendes

Chair of Digital Strategy & Innovation

Professor Mendes is a serial entrepreneur and academic who has founded three technology companies across Portugal and Brazil. He advises Fortune 500 firms on di...

Dr. Amara Diallo

Associate Professor of International Business

Dr. Diallo specialises in emerging market entry strategy and cross-cultural management. With field research across 14 countries, she brings a uniquely global pe...

Prof. Jean-Pierre Beaumont

Professor of Brand Strategy & Luxury Management

A former creative director and brand strategist who has led campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Chanel, Professor Beaumont combines four decades of luxury...

EUHBS by Numbers

What Our Students Say


10K+ Alumni Worldwide
80+ Countries Represented
95% Employment Rate
1832 Founded
Diverse business students collaborating Student studying in a historic library Elegant Parisian storefront at dusk
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