Head to head

TUM School of Management vs Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

The TUM School of Management and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

TUM School of Management
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
FT ranking 2025
#54
#62
QS ranking 2025
#28
Tuition
€97/semester (EU) + €4,000/semester tuition for non-EU students
€35,500 (full programme tuition)
Median salary
$117k
$111k
Employment rate
84%
96%
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
24 months
Class size
Average age
23
International
46%
49%
Female
Location
Munich, Germany
Frankfurt, Germany

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, TUM School of Management (#54) sits ahead of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (#62).
  • On graduate salary, TUM School of Management leads at $117k.
  • On tuition, TUM School of Management is the more affordable option at €97/semester (EU) + €4,000/semester tuition for non-EU students.

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.