Head to head
ZHAW School of Management and Law vs ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management
The ZHAW School of Management and Law and ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
| Metric | ZHAW School of Management and Law | ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management |
|---|---|---|
| FT ranking 2025 | #58 | #59 |
| QS ranking 2025 | — | — |
| Tuition | CHF 720 per semester Swiss-domiciled (≈CHF 2,160); +CHF 500/semester for students domiciled abroad (≈CHF 3,660); plus CHF 60/semester association fees and two one-off CHF 100 charges | EUR 7,800 in total inside the EU and EUR 11,000 outside it, for the 2026/2027 intake — split across two academic years as EUR 5,800 + EUR 2,000 and EUR 7,500 + EUR 3,500. ISEG labels the table 'These are provisional tuition fees for 2026/2027, subject to confirmation by the University of Lisbon statutory bodies', so the figure is the latest published and is provisional at source. Two payments sit outside tuition: a EUR 50 application fee per course, and a first instalment of EUR 700 (EU) or EUR 1,400 (non-EU) paid at registration and deducted from the first year |
| Salary (~3yr) | $102kFT 2025 | — |
| Employment rate | 100%FT 2025 · 3 months out | 100%3 months out |
| GMAT range | — | — |
| Duration | 15 months | 3 semesters full-time (90 ECTS) — one September intake |
| Class size | — | — |
| Average age | 26 | — |
| International | 56% | 73% |
| Female | — | — |
| Location | Winterthur, Switzerland | Lisbon, Portugal |
The short version
- On the Financial Times 2025 ranking, ZHAW School of Management and Law (#58) sits ahead of ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management (#59).
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: ZHAW School of Management and Law in Switzerland, ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management in Portugal.
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 ZHAW School of Management and Law or ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management ranked higher?
- On the Financial Times 2025 Masters in Management ranking, ZHAW School of Management and Law places #58 and ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management #59, so ZHAW School of Management and Law 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, ZHAW School of Management and Law or ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management?
- Tuition is CHF 720 per semester Swiss-domiciled (≈CHF 2,160); +CHF 500/semester for students domiciled abroad (≈CHF 3,660); plus CHF 60/semester association fees and two one-off CHF 100 charges at ZHAW School of Management and Law and EUR 7,800 in total inside the EU and EUR 11,000 outside it, for the 2026/2027 intake — split across two academic years as EUR 5,800 + EUR 2,000 and EUR 7,500 + EUR 3,500. ISEG labels the table 'These are provisional tuition fees for 2026/2027, subject to confirmation by the University of Lisbon statutory bodies', so the figure is the latest published and is provisional at source. Two payments sit outside tuition: a EUR 50 application fee per course, and a first instalment of EUR 700 (EU) or EUR 1,400 (non-EU) paid at registration and deducted from the first year at ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Winterthur versus Lisbon, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for ZHAW School of Management and Law or ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management?
- ZHAW School of Management and Law has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management has an admission route that does not require 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 ZHAW School of Management and Law or ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Winterthur, Switzerland versus Lisbon, Portugal), 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.