Head to head
Excelia Business School vs EM Strasbourg Business School
The Excelia Business School and EM Strasbourg Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | Excelia Business School | EM Strasbourg Business School |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | #39 | #45 |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | ~€14,000–€15,000/yr (EU) · ~€14,750–€15,750/yr (non-EU) | €21,000 (two years, €10,500/year; €0 on the work–study/apprenticeship track) |
| Median salary | — | — |
| Employment rate | — | — |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 24 months | 2 years |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | — | — |
| International | — | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | La Rochelle, France | Strasbourg, France |
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Excelia Business School (#39) sits ahead of EM Strasbourg Business School (#45).
- On tuition, EM Strasbourg Business School is the more affordable option at €21,000 (two years, €10,500/year; €0 on the work–study/apprenticeship track).
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.
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Frequently asked
Is Excelia Business School or EM Strasbourg Business School ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, Excelia Business School places #39 and EM Strasbourg Business School #45, so Excelia Business School 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, Excelia Business School or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- Tuition is ~€14,000–€15,000/yr (EU) · ~€14,750–€15,750/yr (non-EU) at Excelia Business School and €21,000 (two years, €10,500/year; €0 on the work–study/apprenticeship track) at EM Strasbourg Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in La Rochelle versus Strasbourg, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Excelia Business School or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- Excelia Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; EM Strasbourg 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 Excelia Business School or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (La Rochelle, France versus Strasbourg, 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.