Head to head

University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business vs TBS Education

The University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business and TBS Education Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business
TBS Education
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
€32,000
Median salary
$74k
Employment rate
97%
99%
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
2 years
Class size
42
Average age
23
International
26%
Female
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Toulouse, France

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (#44) sits ahead of TBS Education (#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, TBS Education 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.

Frequently asked

Is University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business or TBS Education ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business places #44 and TBS Education #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 TBS Education?
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 €32,000 at TBS Education. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Ljubljana versus Toulouse, 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 TBS Education?
University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; TBS Education 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 TBS Education?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Ljubljana, Slovenia versus Toulouse, 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.