Global BBA ranks 2nd in Le Figaro Étudiant 2026
With an overall score of 17.5/20, emlyon business school’s Global BBA has moved up one place to reach 2nd position in the 2026 Le Figaro Étudiant ranking of BBA programs in management. This recognition highlights the academic strength of the program, the quality of its international exposure, and above all, the excellence of its graduate employability.
The Global BBA at emlyon recognized among the leading post‑secondary management programs
After the release of the ranking assessing post‑preparatory business schools offering a Master in Management - Grande École, Le Figaro Étudiant has published its 2026 ranking of the best bachelor programs. In the category of four‑year BBA degrees, emlyon’s Global BBA stands out by achieving 2nd place among the eleven programs evaluated. The program rises one position compared with the 2025 edition.
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This advancement reflects the program’s overall performance, supported by strong results across all evaluation criteria:
Employment: 3rd – With a score of 19.2, the program is recognized for its effective graduate employability. The ranking notably considers the rate of permanent employment upon graduation and the strength of the alumni network, both indicators of the support provided by the School.
Academic: 3rd – The program’s rigorous pedagogy and the high-quality teaching delivered by Faculty researchers significantly contribute to this recognition.
International: 6th – The international dimension embedded at the heart of the curriculum further strengthens the program’s attractiveness.
This remarkable progression confirms emlyon business school’s Global BBA as one of France’s leading post‑secondary management programs.
Our students are fully engaged in their learning journey, from the moment they join the School until graduation. Throughout their academic path, they develop a proactive and responsible mindset thanks to the numerous opportunities offered by the program — internships, projects, international experiences — which ensure an employability level aligned with their ambitions and the expectations of the job market.
Methodology
Le Figaro Étudiant’s methodology is based on the exclusive evaluation of State‑accredited bachelor and BBA programs listed on Parcoursup. Programs are graded out of 20 using a weighted average of three criteria: academic excellence (coef. 2), international exposure (coef. 1), and graduate employability (coef. 1). These scores rely on quantitative indicators derived from CEFDG‑certified data and normalized to ensure comparability across institutions.