Head to head

London Business School vs Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

The London Business School and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

London Business School
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
FT ranking 2025
#10
QS ranking 2025
#2
#19
Tuition
£52,950
€2,695 (EU/EEA statutory) / €25,800 (non-EU)
Median salary
$123k
€50k
Employment rate
92%
80%
GMAT range
640–730
Duration
12–16 months
12 months
Class size
405
Average age
23
International
92%
63%
Female
52%
Location
London, UK
Rotterdam, Netherlands

The short version

  • On graduate salary, London Business School leads at $123k.
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: London Business School in UK, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in Netherlands.

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

Which is more affordable, London Business School or Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?
Tuition is £52,950 at London Business School and €2,695 (EU/EEA statutory) / €25,800 (non-EU) at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in London versus Rotterdam, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, London Business School or Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?
London Business School reports the higher graduate salary ($123k) against €50k at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Treat headline salary figures 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 Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?
London Business School generally looks for around 640–730; Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University generally expects 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 London Business School or Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (London, UK versus Rotterdam, Netherlands), 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.