Head to head
INSEAD vs London Business School
The INSEAD and London Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
INSEAD
London Business School
FT ranking 2025
#3
#10
QS ranking 2025
#5
#2
Tuition
€57,870
£52,950
Median salary
$127k
$123k
Employment rate
92%
92%
GMAT range
640–730
640–730
Duration
14–16 months
12–16 months
Class size
217
405
Average age
22
23
International
95%
92%
Female
36%
52%
Location
Fontainebleau, France
London, UK
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, INSEAD (#3) sits ahead of London Business School (#10).
- On graduate salary, INSEAD leads at $127k.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: INSEAD in France, London Business School in UK.
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.