Head to head
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management vs Esade Business School
The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Esade Business School Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Esade Business School
FT ranking 2025
#22
#24
QS ranking 2025
#22
#12
Tuition
€40,400 (120-credit track)
€37,500
Median salary
$128k
$117k
Employment rate
90%
91%
GMAT range
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Duration
21 months
15 months
Class size
56
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Average age
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International
29%
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Female
48%
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Location
Vallendar, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (#22) sits ahead of Esade Business School (#24).
- On graduate salary, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management leads at $128k.
- On tuition, Esade Business School is the more affordable option at €37,500.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany, Esade 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.