What are the best MBA programs for consulting in Europe right now?

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T Mehta · Accepted Answer

If someone&rsquo;s aiming for consulting after an MBA in Europe, a few schools really stand out based on where people actually end up working.
INSEAD is the most consistent &mdash; more than half the class goes into consulting, and firms like McKinsey and Bain run direct hiring pipelines. Many grads start with &euro;100K+ packages in cities like London, Paris, or Dubai. It&rsquo;s fast-paced and expensive, but it delivers.
LBS is right up there too &mdash; great for UK roles, and its consulting club is super active with case prep, alumni events, and recruiter access. IESE is slightly underrated, but has strong placement numbers with Accenture, BCG, and Strategy& &mdash; a recent class had over 30% going into consulting.
If cost is a factor, RSM (Netherlands) or ESMT (Germany) are more affordable and place well into regional firms and Tier 2 consultancies. Whichever school you choose, case prep and networking are key &mdash; most offers go to those who start prepping early.
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V Gupta · Answer

If consulting is the goal, a few European MBAs clearly lead the pack. INSEAD is the top choice &mdash; it places over 50% of its class into consulting, with McKinsey, BCG, and Bain actively recruiting from campus. The one-year format also means you re-enter the workforce quickly, which helps with ROI.
LBS is another strong contender, especially if you're targeting the UK. It has deep connections with MBB and other firms like Strategy& and Kearney. IESE in Spain is also solid &mdash; maybe less talked about, but their consulting placements are strong across Southern and Western Europe.
HEC Paris and ESMT Berlin are more affordable and still offer solid consulting outcomes, especially with firms like Roland Berger, Deloitte, and Accenture. Salaries usually start around &euro;85K&ndash;&euro;110K depending on the firm and location, with London, Amsterdam, and Dubai being popular destinations for grads.