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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 versus emlyon business school Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric London Business School emlyon business school
FT ranking 2025 #10 #12
QS ranking 2025 #2 #16
Tuition £52,950 — the 2026-intake figure, the latest LBS publishes; no 2027 rate is out yet €44,000 (2 years)
Salary (~3yr) $123kFT 2025 $108kFT 2025
Employment rate 92%3 months out 93%3 months out
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 the FT weighted salary — pay about three years after graduation — 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.

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Frequently asked

Is London Business School or emlyon business school ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, London Business School places #10 and emlyon business school #12, so London 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, London Business School or emlyon business school?
Tuition is £52,950 — the 2026-intake figure, the latest LBS publishes; no 2027 rate is out yet at London Business School and €44,000 (2 years) at emlyon business school. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in London versus Lyon, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, London Business School or emlyon business school?
London Business School reports the higher figure ($123k) against $108k at emlyon business school. Both are measured about three years after graduation, so neither is a starting salary. Treat them as indicative: they reflect each cohort's industry mix and how the school surveys alumni as much as raw earning power.
Do you need the GMAT for London Business School or emlyon business school?
London Business School generally looks for around 640–730; emlyon business school generally looks for around 600–700. 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 London Business School or emlyon business school?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (London, UK versus Lyon, France), 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.