Head to head
IESE Business School vs Esade Business School
The IESE Business School and Esade Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
IESE Business School
Esade Business School
FT ranking 2025
#16
#24
QS ranking 2025
#11
#12
Tuition
€52,000
€37,500
Median salary
$114k
$117k
Employment rate
97%
91%
GMAT range
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Duration
11 months
15 months
Class size
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Average age
23
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International
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Female
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Location
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, IESE Business School (#16) sits ahead of Esade Business School (#24).
- On graduate salary, Esade Business School leads at $117k.
- On tuition, Esade Business School is the more affordable option at €37,500.
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.