Head to head
Burgundy School of Business vs KEDGE Business School
The Burgundy School of Business and KEDGE Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | Burgundy School of Business | KEDGE Business School |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | #49 | #50 |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | ~€14,600/yr (Master 1) · ~€15,000/yr (Master 2) — 2026–27 | €16,100 |
| Median salary | — | — |
| Employment rate | — | — |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 24 months (September intake; 18-month March intake also offered) | 2 years |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | — | — |
| International | — | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Dijon, France | Bordeaux & Marseille, France |
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Burgundy School of Business (#49) sits ahead of KEDGE Business School (#50).
- On tuition, KEDGE Business School is the more affordable option at €16,100.
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.
Narrow it down — free tools
Frequently asked
Is Burgundy School of Business or KEDGE Business School ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, Burgundy School of Business places #49 and KEDGE Business School #50, so Burgundy School of Business ranks higher. A few places on one table rarely settle the decision, though — programme fit, location and cost usually matter more than the gap.
Which is more affordable, Burgundy School of Business or KEDGE Business School?
- Tuition is ~€14,600/yr (Master 1) · ~€15,000/yr (Master 2) — 2026–27 at Burgundy School of Business and €16,100 at KEDGE Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Dijon versus Bordeaux & Marseille, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Burgundy School of Business or KEDGE Business School?
- Burgundy School of Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; KEDGE 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 Burgundy School of Business or KEDGE Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Dijon, France versus Bordeaux & Marseille, France), 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.