Head to head

TBS Education vs KEDGE Business School

The TBS Education 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.

TBS Education
KEDGE Business School
FT ranking 2025
#45
#50
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
€32,000
€16,100
Median salary
Employment rate
99%
GMAT range
Duration
2 years
2 years
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Toulouse, France
Bordeaux & Marseille, France

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, TBS Education (#45) sits ahead of KEDGE Business School (#50).
  • On tuition, KEDGE Business School is the more affordable option at €16,100.

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 TBS Education or KEDGE Business School ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, TBS Education places #45 and KEDGE Business School #50, so TBS Education 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, TBS Education or KEDGE Business School?
Tuition is €32,000 at TBS Education 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 Toulouse versus Bordeaux & Marseille, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for TBS Education or KEDGE Business School?
TBS Education 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 TBS Education or KEDGE Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Toulouse, France 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.