Head to head
ICN Business School vs EM Normandie Business School
The ICN Business School and EM Normandie Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | ICN Business School | EM Normandie Business School |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | #67 | #85 |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | ~€14,800 (Year 1) · ~€14,500/yr (Years 2–3) — 2026 | €27,500 (€13,750/year) |
| Median salary | — | — |
| Employment rate | — | 87% |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 3 years (September intake) — the master cycle is the final two years | 2 years |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | — | — |
| International | — | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Nancy, France | Caen, France |
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, ICN Business School (#67) sits ahead of EM Normandie Business School (#85).
- On tuition, EM Normandie Business School is the more affordable option at €27,500 (€13,750/year).
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 ICN Business School or EM Normandie Business School ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, ICN Business School places #67 and EM Normandie Business School #85, so ICN 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, ICN Business School or EM Normandie Business School?
- Tuition is ~€14,800 (Year 1) · ~€14,500/yr (Years 2–3) — 2026 at ICN Business School and €27,500 (€13,750/year) at EM Normandie Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Nancy versus Caen, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for ICN Business School or EM Normandie Business School?
- ICN Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; EM Normandie 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 ICN Business School or EM Normandie Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Nancy, France versus Caen, 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.