Le Figaro Étudiant published its 2026 ranking of the best French post-baccalaureate business schools which awards a master's degree.
The Business School Ranking
Each year, Le Figaro Étudiant releases a comprehensive ranking of the best French business schools.
This classification evaluates institutions based on several criteria, including academic excellence, international exposure, research quality, and graduate employability.
The ranking is considered a benchmark for understanding which schools offer the strongest programmes and career prospects.
2026 ranking of the best post-baccalaureate business schools
Ranked second for its Grande Ecole programme, ESSCA comes first in the ‘Employment’ category with a score of 19.1/20, based in particular on professional integration indicators, but also on the size of its graduate network and the position of our Junior Enterprise among the best 30 in France.
ESSCA is making progress in the three categories that make up the ranking methodology:
- Academic: 18.4/20
- International: 16.6/20
- Employment: 19.1/20
What is Le Figaro Étudiant?
Le Figaro Étudiant is the education-focused section of Le Figaro, one of France’s most respected and long-standing newspapers.
It provides guidance for students and graduates on higher education, career opportunities, and academic trends. Its rankings are widely consulted by prospective students, parents, and recruiters.
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