Head to head
NHH Norwegian School of Economics vs BI Norwegian Business School
The NHH Norwegian School of Economics and BI Norwegian Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
NHH Norwegian School of Economics
BI Norwegian Business School
FT ranking 2025
#83
#88
QS ranking 2025
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Tuition
Free for EEA/EU/Swiss students (≈NOK 910/semester registration fee); NOK 204,000/year (NOK 408,000 total) for non-EEA students
NOK 128,200/year for EEA/EU/Swiss students (NOK 256,400 total); ~NOK 166,700/year for non-EEA
Median salary
$77k
$72k
Employment rate
93%
100%
GMAT range
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GMAT Focus 555 / GMAT 600 / GRE Quant 158 (required for non-Nordic bachelor's; waivable for partner-school applicants)
Duration
24 months
24 months
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Bergen, Norway
Oslo, Norway
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, NHH Norwegian School of Economics (#83) sits ahead of BI Norwegian Business School (#88).
- On graduate salary, NHH Norwegian School of Economics leads at $77k.
- On tuition, BI Norwegian Business School is the more affordable option at NOK 128,200/year for EEA/EU/Swiss students (NOK 256,400 total); ~NOK 166,700/year for non-EEA.
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 NHH Norwegian School of Economics or BI Norwegian Business School ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, NHH Norwegian School of Economics places #83 and BI Norwegian Business School #88, so NHH Norwegian School of Economics 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, NHH Norwegian School of Economics or BI Norwegian Business School?
- Tuition is Free for EEA/EU/Swiss students (≈NOK 910/semester registration fee); NOK 204,000/year (NOK 408,000 total) for non-EEA students at NHH Norwegian School of Economics and NOK 128,200/year for EEA/EU/Swiss students (NOK 256,400 total); ~NOK 166,700/year for non-EEA at BI Norwegian Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Bergen versus Oslo, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, NHH Norwegian School of Economics or BI Norwegian Business School?
- NHH Norwegian School of Economics reports the higher graduate salary ($77k) against $72k at BI Norwegian Business School. 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 NHH Norwegian School of Economics or BI Norwegian Business School?
- NHH Norwegian School of Economics generally expects a GMAT or GRE; BI Norwegian Business School generally looks for around GMAT Focus 555 / GMAT 600 / GRE Quant 158 (required for non-Nordic bachelor's; waivable for partner-school applicants). 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 NHH Norwegian School of Economics or BI Norwegian Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Bergen, Norway versus Oslo, Norway), 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.