Head to head
emlyon business school vs EDHEC Business School
The emlyon business school and EDHEC Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
emlyon business school
EDHEC Business School
FT ranking 2025
#12
#14
QS ranking 2025
#16
#18
Tuition
€41,000 (2 years)
€44,700
Median salary
$108k
$109k
Employment rate
93%
98%
GMAT range
600–700
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Duration
24 months (extendable to 36 with gap year)
24 months
Class size
750
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Average age
22
22
International
28%
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Female
48%
55%
Location
Lyon, France
Lille, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, emlyon business school (#12) sits ahead of EDHEC Business School (#14).
- On graduate salary, EDHEC Business School leads at $109k.
- On tuition, emlyon business school is the more affordable option at €41,000 (2 years).
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.