Head to head

University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business vs University of Leeds

The University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business and University of Leeds Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business
University of Leeds
FT ranking 2025
QS ranking 2025
Tuition
€2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €22,200 (non-EU)
£32,750
Median salary
Employment rate
GMAT range
Duration
12 months
1 year
Class size
Average age
International
Female
Location
Groningen, Netherlands
Leeds, UK

The short version

  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business in Netherlands, University of Leeds in UK.

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

Which is more affordable, University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business or University of Leeds?
Tuition is €2,694 (EU/EEA statutory) / €22,200 (non-EU) at University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business and £32,750 at University of Leeds. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Groningen versus Leeds, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business or University of Leeds?
University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; University of Leeds 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 University of Groningen – Faculty of Economics and Business or University of Leeds?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Groningen, Netherlands versus Leeds, UK), 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.