Head to head
Nova School of Business and Economics vs ESCP Business School
The Nova School of Business and Economics and ESCP Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Nova School of Business and Economics
ESCP Business School
FT ranking 2025
#4
#7
QS ranking 2025
#39
#6
Tuition
€11,650 (3-semester base)
€48,600 (EU) – €56,000 (non-EU)
Median salary
$123k
$113k
Employment rate
94%
100%
GMAT range
620–710 (recommended, not mandatory)
620–720
Duration
18 months
24 months
Class size
69
1300
Average age
23
22
International
93%
98%
Female
50%
50%
Location
Lisbon (Carcavelos), Portugal
Paris · Berlin · London · Madrid · Turin · Warsaw, France
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Nova School of Business and Economics (#4) sits ahead of ESCP Business School (#7).
- On graduate salary, Nova School of Business and Economics leads at $123k.
- On tuition, Nova School of Business and Economics is the more affordable option at €11,650 (3-semester base).
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Nova School of Business and Economics in Portugal, ESCP 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.