Head to head

Lund University vs KEDGE Business School

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

Lund University
KEDGE Business School
FT ranking 2025
#47
#50
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA/Swiss; SEK 160,000 total for non-EU/EEA, full-time
€16,100
Median salary
$87k
Employment rate
82%
GMAT range
Duration
12 months
2 years
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Lund, Sweden
Bordeaux & Marseille, France

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Lund University (#47) sits ahead of KEDGE Business School (#50).
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Lund University in Sweden, KEDGE 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.

Frequently asked

Is Lund University or KEDGE Business School ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, Lund University places #47 and KEDGE Business School #50, so Lund University 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, Lund University or KEDGE Business School?
Tuition is Free for EU/EEA/Swiss; SEK 160,000 total for non-EU/EEA, full-time at Lund University and €16,100 at KEDGE Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Lund versus Bordeaux & Marseille, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Lund University or KEDGE Business School?
Lund University has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; KEDGE Business School 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 Lund University or KEDGE Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Lund, Sweden versus Bordeaux & Marseille, 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.