Head to head
University of Mannheim Business School vs HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
The University of Mannheim Business School and HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management 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
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
FT ranking 2025
#28
#46
QS ranking 2025
#26
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Tuition
No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution
€38,500 (total programme)
Median salary
$120k
$134k
Employment rate
98%
89%
GMAT range
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Duration
24 months
21–24 months
Class size
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Average age
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24
International
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Female
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Location
Mannheim, Germany
Leipzig, Germany
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of Mannheim Business School (#28) sits ahead of HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (#46).
- On graduate salary, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management leads at $134k.
- On tuition, University of Mannheim Business School is the more affordable option at No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution.
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.