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EAE

Barcelona, Spain

#18
1
from 2024–25
185
Class size
€32,700
Tuition
Note: School has locations in Barcelona and Madrid. Tuition amount is the figure advertised by the school and includes mandatory fees and other costs. Find more details on the school's website : https://www.eae.es/ .

EAE is number 18 on the overall ranking of European and Middle Eastern business schools. The Barcelona-based school is known for its commitment to corporate responsibility, its international focus, and its global partnerships. The school’s strong ties to companies in Spain and abroad provide its students with numerous opportunities for internships and career placement. Asked to describe the “best thing” about the program, one student pointed to “the practical, international approach that connected theory with real-world business challenges.”

Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — EAE ranked 6th in Entrepreneurship, 11th in Networking and 18th in Compensation and Learning. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

#18
20#1820212025
Overall
▲ 1
from 2024–25
#18
Compensation
▲ 1
#18
Learning
▲ 1
#11
Networking
▲ 7
#6
Entrepreneurship
▲ 9

Index Scores

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Hires by Industry

EAE sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Consulting Industry and Manufacturing Industry.

Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - EAE

90 graduates hired in total
13.3%
11.1%
10.0%

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by EAE graduates is €85,673 ($93K); the median signing/starting bonus is €10,000 ($11K).

Demographics

Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.

Nationalities (top 5) - EAE

Total Number of Nationalities: 37
Peru 16.0%
Mexico 12.0%
Spain 3.0%
United States 3.0%
India 2.0%

Campus Atmosphere - EAE

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Women are well represented among my school’s faculty and administration

Female protagonists are well represented in case studies

LGBTQ students are given equal/adequate opportunity to participate in class discussions and on teams

Social activities are generally inclusive towards LGBTQ students

Minorities are well represented among the faculty and administration

Minority protagonists are well represented in case studies

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