What Is KEDGE Business School?
KEDGE Business School is a French grande école of business and management, created in 2013 from the merger of BEM (formerly ESC Bordeaux) and Euromed Management (formerly ESC Marseille). It holds the triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), a distinction shared by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide, and ranks 60th in the world in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026.
| Founded | 2013merger of BEM and Euromed Management |
| Status | Private, non-profitEESPIG label, member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles |
| Accreditations | EQUISAACSBAMBA |
| Partner universities | 341 |
| Campuses | 4 in FranceMarseille, Bordeaux, Paris, Toulon + 3 associated campuses in France + 5 abroad |
| Programs taught in English | 38 |
| Employment rate | 93%of graduates in a job within 6 months |
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The key figures
16,000+
Students
32%
International students
94,000+
Graduates
KEDGE Business School Rankings 2026
KEDGE does not appear in the QS World University Rankings, which rank universities rather than business schools. Its international position is measured by the Financial Times and the QS business masters rankings. In France, it is consistently ranked in the top 10 French business schools.
| Ranking | Edition | KEDGE position |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Times, Masters in Management | 2026 | 60thworldwide |
| Financial Times, European Business Schools | 2025 | 32ndin Europe |
| Financial Times, Executive MBA | 2025 | 24thworldwide |
| QS Business Masters, Marketing | 2025 | 47thworldwide |
| QS Business Masters, Supply Chain Management | 2025 | 49thworldwide |
| Le Figaro Étudiant, French business schools | 2026 | 9thin France |
| Challenges, post-prépa business schools | 2026 | 9thin France |
| Le Parisien, post-prépa and post-bac business schools | 2025 | 10thin France |
| Le Point, schools with a master’s degree | 2025 | 10thin France |
In the FT Masters in Management 2026, KEDGE graduates report a weighted salary of $78,345 three years after graduation, and 96% were employed within three months.
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How Much Does KEDGE Business School Cost?
Fees below are annual tuition for international applicants, as published by KEDGE for the September 2026 intake. Dollar amounts are converted at the ECB rate of €1 = $1.1181 (October 12, 2026).
| Program | Level | Length | Annual tuition | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEDGE Bachelor | Undergraduate | 3 years | €9,700 ($10,846) | €29,100 ($32,537) |
| International BBA | Undergraduate | 4 years | €11,200 ($12,523) | €44,800 ($50,091) |
| Master in Management Grande École | Master’s | 2 years | €16,100 ($18,001) | €32,200 ($36,003) |
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MSc, short track (after a 4-year bachelor or M1) |
Master’s | 1 year | €18,000 ($20,126) | €18,000 ($20,126) |
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MSc, long track (after a 3-year bachelor) |
Master’s | 2 years | €10,200 then €18,000 | €28,200 ($31,530) |
Every application costs €120 ($134), non-refundable. KEDGE offers early bird discounts on tuition.
How to Get Into KEDGE Business School
KEDGE does not publish an acceptance rate. International applicants apply directly online at join.kedge.edu, all year round, for a September intake. French and EU students applying after the baccalauréat go through Parcoursup, and students from preparatory classes join the Master in Management through the ECRICOME competitive exam.
Undergraduate Admissions at KEDGE
- KEDGE Bachelor (3 years, taught in English or French): open to applicants under 27 with a secondary school diploma equivalent to the French baccalauréat. Entry is also possible in 2nd year (60 ECTS in business or economics) or 3rd year (120 ECTS, with TOEIC 650, TOEFL iBT 62 or IELTS 5.5). Selection is based on a motivation interview (weighting 7) and an oral English test (weighting 3), which can be held remotely for applicants abroad.
- International BBA (4 years): first-year entry is open to non-French-speaking students in their final year of secondary school (IB, national diploma or equivalent), with IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95 or PTE 36. Third-year entry requires two years of higher education, IELTS 6 (or TOEFL iBT 74) and a motivational interview in English. To graduate, students need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79.
Master’s Admissions at KEDGE
- Master in Management Grande École: international applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of higher education outside France, and an English score of IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEIC 785, Duolingo 105 or PTE 46. The GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE is recommended but not required. The application includes a CV, one letter of recommendation and four motivation questions, followed by a 30-minute online interview on Teams. Decisions arrive within 5 working days of the interview. Admissions run from October to July and close once the class is full, so KEDGE advises applying early because of visa timelines.
- MSc programs: the short track (1 year) requires a completed M1 or a 4-year bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS) and IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 79. The long track (2 years) is open with a 3-year bachelor’s degree and IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 70. Both include a 20 to 30 minute motivation interview.
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Which sectors are open to me after KEDGE Business School?
As a KEDGE graduate, you can target roles in purchasing and supply chain, finance, marketing, consulting, sport and events, and wine and hospitality. The school is known for its expertise in purchasing and supply chain management, and its specialized MSc programs lead directly into these high-demand sectors.
Sectors :
Purchasing & Supply Chain · Finance · Banking · Marketing · Audit & Consulting · Wine & Hospitality
Example roles
Business Developer · International Buyer · Financial Analyst · Product Manager
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What Programs Does KEDGE Business School Offer?
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Where Are KEDGE Business School’s Campuses?
KEDGE has four main campuses in France, three associated campuses in France and five campuses or partner sites abroad.
A word from the Dean
Vincenzo Vinzi, Dean and President of ESSEC Business School
I love the complexity of KEDGE, because it’s more than just a business school.
Alexandre de Navailles, Dean of KEDGE Business School
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. KEDGE is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, holds the EESPIG label for private non-profit institutions, and its degrees are recognized by the French state. Its Master in Management Grande École confers the French grade de master, the same level as a university master’s degree, which is recognized for further study and employment across Europe.
Yes, most of them. KEDGE offers 38 international programs, including the Master in Management Grande École, which is taught entirely in English, and the International BBA. The KEDGE Bachelor can be taken in English or French. Applicants need an English test score, usually IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 depending on the program and entry year.
Yes. KEDGE holds the three main international business school accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, known as the Triple Crown. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold all three. These accreditations guarantee international quality standards and make it easier for KEDGE students to join exchange programs and double degrees with partner universities.
KEDGE offers early application discounts on tuition: 10% for a complete application before November 30 and 5% before February 29 for the Master in Management, with similar offers for the International BBA.
The KEDGE Bachelor is a 3-year program at €9,700 a year, taught in English or French, aimed at a quick entry into the job market or a master’s degree. The International BBA lasts 4 years at €11,200 a year, with a stronger international focus and higher English requirements to graduate (IELTS 6.5).
