Head to head
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
University of Mannheim Business School
FT ranking 2025
#1
#28
QS ranking 2025
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#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
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Duration
18 months
24 months
Class size
52
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Average age
23
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International
50%
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Female
50%
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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.