Louvain School of Management vs HEC Lausanne

Frequently asked

Is Louvain School of Management or HEC Lausanne ranked higher?

On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, Louvain School of Management places #74 and HEC Lausanne #75, so Louvain School of Management 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, Louvain School of Management or HEC Lausanne?

Tuition is ≈€835/year EU (≈€1,670 total) / ≈€5,010/year non-EEA, public university at Louvain School of Management and CHF 580 per semester (≈CHF 2,320 total) — flat public-university fee, all nationalities at HEC Lausanne. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Louvain-la-Neuve versus Lausanne, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.

Which has higher graduate salaries, Louvain School of Management or HEC Lausanne?

HEC Lausanne reports the higher graduate salary ($97k) against $90k at Louvain School of Management. 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 Louvain School of Management or HEC Lausanne?

Louvain School of Management generally looks for around 550+ for non-Belgian bachelor's holders; HEC Lausanne 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 Louvain School of Management or HEC Lausanne?

There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium versus Lausanne, Switzerland), 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.