Head to head
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics vs UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
The Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
FT ranking 2025
#30
#33
QS ranking 2025
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#43
Tuition
€16,900 (standard three-semester programme)
€16,150 (EU) / €23,870 (non-EU)
Median salary
$101k
$91k
Employment rate
95%
95%
GMAT range
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Duration
3 semesters (4 with an exchange semester)
12 months
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Dublin, Ireland
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (#30) sits ahead of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (#33).
- On graduate salary, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics leads at $101k.
- On tuition, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics is the more affordable option at €16,900 (standard three-semester programme).
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics in Portugal, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Ireland.
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.