Head to head

Aarhus University vs Alliance Manchester Business School

The Aarhus University and Alliance Manchester Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

Aarhus University
Alliance Manchester Business School
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
#24
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA/Swiss students; tuition fee applies for non-EU/EEA students (confirm on the school's page)
£33,100
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
2 years
1 year
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Aarhus, Denmark
Manchester, UK

The short version

  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Aarhus University in Denmark, Alliance Manchester Business School in UK.

Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.

Frequently asked

Which is more affordable, Aarhus University or Alliance Manchester Business School?
Tuition is Free for EU/EEA/Swiss students; tuition fee applies for non-EU/EEA students (confirm on the school's page) at Aarhus University and £33,100 at Alliance Manchester Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Aarhus versus Manchester, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Aarhus University or Alliance Manchester Business School?
Aarhus University has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Alliance Manchester Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose Aarhus University or Alliance Manchester Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Aarhus, Denmark versus Manchester, UK), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.