10 Best Masters In Management In Europe 2025

The birthplace of the Master in Management, Europe is home to some of the world’s best MiMs. Here are the 10 best Masters in Management in Europe in 2025

While its bigger brother, the MBA, began in the US, the Master's in Management (MiM) originated in Europe. Since its inception, European business schools have dominated annually published MiM rankings.

If you’re considering applying for a top MiM program in 2025, the story remains the same.

The most recent Financial Times ranking of the top 100 MiM programs worldwide included just two US business schools: Hult International Business School and the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business. The vast majority of top-ranked schools, including seven of the top 10 programs, were in Europe.

Among the European schools that placed in the top 100, French institutions dominated, securing an impressive 25 spots. The United Kingdom was the second most-represented country, with nine; followed closely by German business schools, of which eight featured.

So, here are the 10 best Master's in Management programs in Europe in 2025, according to the latest FT ranking.

10 best Master's in Management in Europe in 2025

10. SDA Bocconi

Coming in 13th place within the overall FT MiM Ranking—a decline of two spots from last year’s standing—and 10th in Europe, the SDA Bocconi MSc in International Management is a renowned program based in Italy’s financial capital of Milan.

Given its global focus, the program requires students to take part in a mandatory experience abroad, which can be either an internship or a six-month study abroad program. Students are free to pursue their own desired specializations in whichever program they choose, making the course highly customizable.

According to FT data, a notable 100% of Bocconi's MiM students are employed within three months of graduation, while average salaries after three years sit at around $114,000.

The school also performs well in the Carbon Footprint ranking — introduced in 2024 to assess the environmental performance of business schools — taking joint first place overall. This makes it a great choice for eco-conscious students.

9. emlyon business school

Also featuring in the top 10 this year is France’s emlyon business school. Lyon is the second-largest student city in France and a well-established business hub across industries like banking, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Students in the school's Master's in Management program study in a cohort comprised of 50% women and 49% international students.

Three months post-graduation, 99% of students are employed, earning average salaries of around $107,000.

READ: 5 Best Countries For Your Business Master's Degree

©London Business School - Facebook

8. ESSEC Business School

The two-year Master's in Management program at ESSEC Business School offers two pathways. The Flexible Track empowers students to curate their own academic experience, with the opportunity to study at ESSEC campuses in France, Singapore, or Morocco.

Meanwhile, the Intensive Track provides a pre-structured curriculum for those seeking a more accelerated path. This track takes place at ESSEC’s Paris-Cergy campus.

ESSEC MiM graduates report a 99% employment rate within six months of completing the program, with an average salary of $118,000.

7. London Business School

A consistent performer across all of its master’s programs, and arguably the most renowned business school in the UK, London Business School offers an intensive one-year MiM program designed to equip students with both technical and soft skills.

LBS MiM students benefit from the school’s strong reputation and world-class career services, with 90% employed within three months of graduation and salaries averaging $122,000 after three years.

The school’s pedigree helps students secure roles with top employers, including Amazon, Strategy&, Capgemini Invent, Cartier International, and Morgan Stanley.

6. Stockholm School of Economics

Newcomer within this list of top European MiMs is Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), securing sixth place. The school's Master’s in International Business ranks ninth globally, according to the FT.

The program curriculum is designed to facilitate completion of the CEMS Master’s in International Management (MiM), a one-year joint degree offered by a consortium of 33 leading business schools.

The first year of studies takes place at SSE, followed by a semester abroad at a CEMS partner school during the second year. Upon completion, students are awarded a Master’s degree from both SSE and CEMS.

For those in this unique program, the investment tends to pay off: 90% reported achieving their aims, with average salaries of over $109,000.

READ: Top Career Paths For Masters In Management Graduates

© jacoblund/ iStock

5. ESCP Business School

Another top MiM offered in France, ESCP Business School’s Master in Management gives students the chance to study across six campuses in Europe, including Berlin, London, and Madrid.

Students participate extensively in internships and apprenticeships, graduating with nine months of professional experience. As a result, 100% of ESCP MiM students secure roles within three months of finishing the program. The school’s powerful network offers around 30,000 jobs and 20,000 internships annually to ESCP students and alumni.

Average salaries sit at $113,000 after three years, meaning ESCP MiM students earn an excellent return on investment.

4. Nova School of Business and Economics

Jumping from eighth to fourth place in this year's list of the best MiM programs in Europe, Nova SBE in Lisbon, Portugal, offers its International Master’s in Management (IMM), to bachelor’s graduates aspiring to global careers

The highly selective three-semester program equips students with the tools, concepts, and training needed to launch careers internationally. Students come from diverse backgrounds—including aviation, biology, veterinary medicine, and history—creating rich opportunities to learn from one another’s experiences.

Graduates report average salaries of $123,000, with 91% saying the program helped them achieve their career aims.

3. INSEAD

After only recently entering into the FT's list of the world's best MiM programs, INSEAD remains the third best place to study a MiM degree in Europe, according to this year's ranking.

The flexible 14–16 month program allows students to study in either Singapore or Fontainebleau, France, with additional opportunities in Abu Dhabi, China, and the U.S.

The program costs around €55,000 ($64,000) but offers a strong ROI, with 95% of students from the most recent class receiving job offers within three months of graduation. Of these, 82% were full-time roles, while 13% were internships. Average salaries are just over $127,000.

Top recruiters include Accenture, Bain & Company, IBM, and Boston Consulting Group.

2. HEC Paris

HEC Paris is one of the most prestigious French Grandes Écoles, it takes second place in this year's list of the best MiMs in Europe with its customizable two-year MiM program, which offers more than 20 specializations and multiple international dual degrees.

The school’s highly ranked career services help students secure roles in consulting, finance, and technology, with recruiters such as Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and BCG.

Tuition costs €57,700 ($67,000), while living expenses average €1,500 ($1,700) per month, covering housing, food, insurance, and leisure. Despite these costs, the ROI is strong: three years after graduation, average HEC Paris MiM salaries reach $141,000.

1. University of St Gallen

Holding the top spot in this list for another year is the University of St. Gallen’s MA in Strategy and International Management (SIM). Spanning at least three semesters, the program is designed to cultivate responsible global leaders of tomorrow.

It is also among the most affordable on this list, costing CHF 3,329 ($4,000) per semester for international students, and just CHF 1,429 ($1,700) for Swiss residents. Thanks to these low fees, St. Gallen students see outstanding ROI, with average salaries of $140,000 three years after graduation.

The cohort is highly international (96%) and evenly split between men and women. The school’s career services rank seventh globally, with 98% of students employed within three months of graduating. A significant 91% of graduates also report achieving their personal and professional aims through the program.