Head to head

NEOMA Business School vs Luiss University

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

NEOMA Business School
Luiss University
FT ranking 2025
#30
#32
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
€36,000 total tuition, full-time (plus ~€500/year administrative fee and a €100 application fee)
€17,000 per year (≈€34,000 over two years), full-time, plus Lazio regional tax
Median salary
$81k
$67k
Employment rate
100%
88%
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
24 months
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Reims, France
Rome, Italy

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, NEOMA Business School (#30) sits ahead of Luiss University (#32).
  • On graduate salary, NEOMA Business School leads at $81k.
  • On tuition, Luiss University is the more affordable option at €17,000 per year (≈€34,000 over two years), full-time, plus Lazio regional tax.
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: NEOMA Business School in France, Luiss University in Italy.

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 NEOMA Business School or Luiss University ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, NEOMA Business School places #30 and Luiss University #32, so NEOMA 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, NEOMA Business School or Luiss University?
Tuition is €36,000 total tuition, full-time (plus ~€500/year administrative fee and a €100 application fee) at NEOMA Business School and €17,000 per year (≈€34,000 over two years), full-time, plus Lazio regional tax at Luiss University. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Reims versus Rome, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, NEOMA Business School or Luiss University?
NEOMA Business School reports the higher graduate salary ($81k) against $67k at Luiss 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 NEOMA Business School or Luiss University?
NEOMA Business School has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Luiss University 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 NEOMA Business School or Luiss University?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Reims, France versus Rome, Italy), 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.