Head to head
KEDGE Business School vs Politecnico di Milano
The KEDGE Business School and Politecnico di Milano Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
KEDGE Business School
Politecnico di Milano
FT ranking 2025
#50
#51
QS ranking 2025
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Tuition
€16,100
Income-based (ISEE) up to €3,893/year — ≈€7,786 full programme; most international students pay the maximum
Median salary
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$73k
Employment rate
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96%
GMAT range
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Duration
2 years
24 months
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Bordeaux & Marseille, France
Milan, Italy
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, KEDGE Business School (#50) sits ahead of Politecnico di Milano (#51).
- On tuition, Politecnico di Milano is the more affordable option at Income-based (ISEE) up to €3,893/year — ≈€7,786 full programme; most international students pay the maximum.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: KEDGE Business School in France, Politecnico di Milano in Italy.
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.
Frequently asked
Is KEDGE Business School or Politecnico di Milano ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, KEDGE Business School places #50 and Politecnico di Milano #51, so KEDGE 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, KEDGE Business School or Politecnico di Milano?
- Tuition is €16,100 at KEDGE Business School and Income-based (ISEE) up to €3,893/year — ≈€7,786 full programme; most international students pay the maximum at Politecnico di Milano. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Bordeaux & Marseille versus Milan, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for KEDGE Business School or Politecnico di Milano?
- KEDGE Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Politecnico di Milano 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 KEDGE Business School or Politecnico di Milano?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Bordeaux & Marseille, France versus Milan, Italy), 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.