Head to head
Vlerick Business School vs IESE Business School
The Vlerick Business School and IESE Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Vlerick Business School
IESE Business School
FT ranking 2025
#14
#16
QS ranking 2025
#38
#11
Tuition
€22,950
€52,000
Median salary
$98k
$114k
Employment rate
97%
97%
GMAT range
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Duration
10 months
11 months
Class size
40
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Average age
23
23
International
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Female
50%
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Location
Brussels, Belgium
Madrid, Spain
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, Vlerick Business School (#14) sits ahead of IESE Business School (#16).
- On graduate salary, IESE Business School leads at $114k.
- On tuition, Vlerick Business School is the more affordable option at €22,950.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Vlerick Business School in Belgium, IESE Business School in Spain.
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.