Head to head

Hanken School of Economics vs Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

The Hanken School of Economics and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

Hanken School of Economics
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
FT ranking 2025
#60
#62
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
Free for EEA/EU/Swiss students; €15,000/year (€30,000 total) for non-EEA students
€35,500 (full programme tuition)
Median salary
$67k
$111k
Employment rate
94%
96%
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
24 months
Class size
Average age
23
International
49%
Female
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Frankfurt, Germany

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Hanken School of Economics (#60) sits ahead of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (#62).
  • On graduate salary, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management leads at $111k.
  • On tuition, Hanken School of Economics is the more affordable option at Free for EEA/EU/Swiss students; €15,000/year (€30,000 total) for non-EEA students.
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Hanken School of Economics in Finland, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Germany.

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.