Head to head
London Business School vs emlyon business school
The London Business School and emlyon business school Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
London Business School
emlyon business school
FT ranking 2025
#10
#12
QS ranking 2025
#2
#16
Tuition
£52,950
€41,000 (2 years)
Median salary
$123k
$108k
Employment rate
92%
93%
GMAT range
640–730
600–700
Duration
12–16 months
24 months (extendable to 36 with gap year)
Class size
405
750
Average age
23
22
International
92%
28%
Female
52%
48%
Location
London, UK
Lyon, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, London Business School (#10) sits ahead of emlyon business school (#12).
- On graduate salary, London Business School leads at $123k.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: London Business School in UK, emlyon business school in France.
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.