Head to head
University of Mannheim Business School vs Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
The University of Mannheim Business School and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
University of Mannheim Business School
Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
FT ranking 2025
#28
#30
QS ranking 2025
#26
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Tuition
No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution
€16,900 (standard three-semester programme)
Median salary
$120k
$101k
Employment rate
98%
95%
GMAT range
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Duration
24 months
3 semesters (4 with an exchange semester)
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Mannheim, Germany
Lisbon, Portugal
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of Mannheim Business School (#28) sits ahead of Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (#30).
- On graduate salary, University of Mannheim Business School leads at $120k.
- On tuition, University of Mannheim Business School is the more affordable option at No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of Mannheim Business School in Germany, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics in Portugal.
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.