Head to head
University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business vs EM Strasbourg Business School
The University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business and EM Strasbourg Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business | EM Strasbourg Business School |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | #44 | #45 |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | €4,700/year for fee-paying students (≈€9,400 full programme); EU/Slovenian exemptions may apply | €21,000 (two years, €10,500/year; €0 on the work–study/apprenticeship track) |
| Median salary | $74k | — |
| Employment rate | 97% | — |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 24 months | 2 years |
| Class size | 42 | — |
| Average age | 23 | — |
| International | 26% | — |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Strasbourg, France |
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (#44) sits ahead of EM Strasbourg Business School (#45).
- On tuition, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business is the more affordable option at €4,700/year for fee-paying students (≈€9,400 full programme); EU/Slovenian exemptions may apply.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business in Slovenia, EM Strasbourg 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.
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Frequently asked
Is University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business or EM Strasbourg Business School ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business places #44 and EM Strasbourg Business School #45, so University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business 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, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- Tuition is €4,700/year for fee-paying students (≈€9,400 full programme); EU/Slovenian exemptions may apply at University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business and €21,000 (two years, €10,500/year; €0 on the work–study/apprenticeship track) at EM Strasbourg Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Ljubljana versus Strasbourg, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; EM Strasbourg 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 University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business or EM Strasbourg Business School?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Ljubljana, Slovenia versus Strasbourg, 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.