The top 10 business schools in Europe to get an MBA in 2024

An MBA from a top European business school can help you take the next step in your career and achieve the goals you have set for yourself. The choice does not come easy, though, because getting an MBA can be very expensive, with high tuition fees at the best schools.

That is why you should do research before you choose which MBA programmes you should apply for. One important thing to look for are academic accreditations by organisations like AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. Rankings are another helpful resource to make your decision easier. The two most respected rankings are provided annually by the Financial Times and by Bloomberg Businesswek. European business schools often score very high in those league tables, with many well-known names particularly from the UK, France and Spain.

Learn more about the top MBA programs at business schools in Europe, according to the FT Global MBA Ranking 2023 and the Bloomberg Business School ranking 2023/24:

The top 10 MBA programmes in Europe - Financial Times

Every year, the Financial Times (FT) compiles its ranking of different kinds of MBA programmes. They survey students 3 years after graduation and put a special focus on both the absolute salary as well as the percent increase in salary after having graduated.

The table below shows their most recent ranking of general full-time MBA programmes at European business schools. You can be sure that with a Master of Business Administration from any of these institutions, you are opening the door to an exciting career path:

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The top 10 MBA Business Schools in Europe - Bloomberg

Like FT, Bloomberg Businessweek ranks business schools every year. They look at salary increases and also rate the learning and networking opportunities. A unique dimension in their ranking is entrepreneurship.

Although there are differences in the methodology, and handful of top schools are found near the top in both MBA rankings:

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Author: Leonardo Carlo Calisse

Leonardo Carlo Calisse knows life as an international business student and applicant. After performing in the top 8% globally in his International Baccalaureate (IB) at The International School Nido De Aguilas, he received offers from some of the UK’s top universities, including St Andrews and Exeter. Eventually, he went on to study at Tilburg University (NL), during which he went on an exchange to the University of South Carolina (USA). After receiving MSc offers from HEC Paris, Bocconi, and ESSEC Singapore, he pursued a Master's in Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship at the highly coveted Esade Business School (Spain). He also co-founded Source Humanitarian Network, an NGO that strives to teach digital skills to refugees. Leonardo currently works as a Communications & Innovation Consultant for various companies.