Head to head

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business vs Grenoble École de Management

The WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and Grenoble École de Management Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Grenoble École de Management
FT ranking 2025
#18
#20
QS ranking 2025
#17
#33
Tuition
€726.72/semester (non-EU)
From €17,000/year
Median salary
$119k
$87k
Employment rate
95%
97%
GMAT range
Duration
24 months
24–36 months
Class size
Average age
International
54%
Female
Location
Vienna, Austria
Grenoble, France

The short version

  • On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (#18) sits ahead of Grenoble École de Management (#20).
  • On graduate salary, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business leads at $119k.
  • On tuition, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is the more affordable option at €726.72/semester (non-EU).
  • Geographically they are a different bet entirely: WU Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria, Grenoble École de Management in France.

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.