Top European MBA Programs 2013: Pick the Best Program

Although Europe as a region is going through one of the worst recessions, the demand for MBAs has stabilized over the past four years. IE, IESE and London Business School are three examples of top MBA programs that have kept their reputation intact despite being part of two worst hit economies. The Career Service team at these top schools is among the best in the world, and it requires a comprehensive strategy to manage change in demand across job sectors.

Students who earlier used to apply to US Business Schools have shifted their focus to European schools. The 1-year duration of the program is one factor that have resulted this change in trend but another factor is the cost of the program. The cost of a 1-year European MBA program is in the $38,000 to $40,000 range compared to US School’s 1-year tuition fee of $60,000 to $80,000. With emphasis on creating the same experience in a one-year European MBA program, Business Schools in this region is attracting aspirants from all over the world.

To give you a direction on picking the best MBA programs, we have created a ranking list based on the latest Full-time MBA ranking published by the Economist and the Financial Times. Here is the summary of the top European MBA Programs. Do remember that ranking is just one method of evaluating an MBA program. Conduct your own research and pick the program based on your post-MBA goals.