Head to head
IE Business School vs University of Mannheim Business School
The IE Business School and University of Mannheim Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
IE Business School
University of Mannheim Business School
FT ranking 2025
#27
#28
QS ranking 2025
#7
#26
Tuition
€51,200
No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution
Median salary
$95k
$120k
Employment rate
88%
98%
GMAT range
605–755 (avg 660)
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Duration
15 months
24 months
Class size
639
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Average age
24
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International
91%
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Female
47%
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Location
Madrid, Spain
Mannheim, Germany
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, IE Business School (#27) sits ahead of University of Mannheim Business School (#28).
- On graduate salary, University of Mannheim Business School leads at $120k.
- On tuition, University of Mannheim Business School is the more affordable option at No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: IE Business School in Spain, University of Mannheim Business School 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.