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University of St. Gallen vs University of Mannheim Business School

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

University of St. Gallen versus University of Mannheim Business School Master in Management, compared on ranking, tuition, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Metric University of St. Gallen University of Mannheim Business School
FT ranking 2025 #1 #28
QS ranking 2025 — #26
Tuition CHF 9,987 (full program) No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution
Median salary $140k $120k
Employment rate 98% 98%
GMAT range 650–740 —
Duration 18 months 24 months
Class size 52 —
Average age 23 —
International 50% —
Female 50% —
Location St. Gallen, Switzerland Mannheim, Germany

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, University of St. Gallen (#1) sits ahead of University of Mannheim Business School (#28).
  • On graduate salary, University of St. Gallen leads at $140k.
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, University of Mannheim Business School in Germany.

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 St. Gallen or University of Mannheim Business School ranked higher?
On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, University of St. Gallen places #1 and University of Mannheim Business School #28, so University of St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen or University of Mannheim Business School?
Tuition is CHF 9,987 (full program) at University of St. Gallen and No tuition for EU/EEA students + €194/semester student contribution at University of Mannheim Business School. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in St. Gallen versus Mannheim, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Which has higher graduate salaries, University of St. Gallen or University of Mannheim Business School?
University of St. Gallen reports the higher graduate salary ($140k) against $120k at University of Mannheim Business School. Treat headline salary figures as indicative: they reflect each cohort's industry mix and how the school surveys alumni as much as raw earning power.
Do you need the GMAT for University of St. Gallen or University of Mannheim Business School?
University of St. Gallen generally looks for around 650–740; University of Mannheim Business School generally expects 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 St. Gallen or University of Mannheim Business School?
There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (St. Gallen, Switzerland versus Mannheim, Germany), 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.