What are the best MBA programs for consulting in Europe right now?
Asked by Tarun S about 1 month ago
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If someone’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 — more than half the class goes into consulting, and firms like McKinsey and Bain run direct hiring pipelines. Many grads start with €100K+ packages in cities like London, Paris, or Dubai. It’s fast-paced and expensive, but it delivers.
LBS is right up there too — 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& — 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 — most offers go to those who start prepping early.
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