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Le Figaro Étudiant: SKEMA Business School Ranked 2nd in the Four-Year Bachelor Rankings
In its 2025 ranking of the best four-year bachelor programmes, Le Figaro Étudiant highlights the outstanding performance of SKEMA Business School. Rising to 2nd place, the school has advanced by one position compared to the previous edition, solidifying its standing among institutions of excellence in France and internationally.
Criteria of Excellence
Le Figaro bases its ranking on three key criteria:
- Academic Excellence: State recognition, international accreditations, faculty quality, and admission selectivity.
- International Reach: Proportion of international students, graduates employed abroad, and partnerships with globally accredited institutions.
- Professional Integration: Permanent contract rates, further studies, and average starting salaries.
SKEMA excels across all these categories, even securing first place in international reach.
A model of global engagement
SKEMA’s commitment to internationalization is celebrated by Le Figaro. With nine campuses across five continents and a mandatory one-year international mobility program, the school offers a unique environment. Its accredited academic partnerships enable students to earn valuable dual degrees.
Nina, a second-year Global BBA student, shares her experience: “I didn’t see myself in preparatory classes. A bachelor’s degree is more flexible and internationally recognized. SKEMA played a decisive role in my choice, especially because of its international aspect.” Currently studying at the Sophia Antipolis campus and specializing in marketing, Nina emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity: “All courses are in English, with students speaking up to 15 different languages. This fosters rich exchanges and rapid improvement in English.”
The excellence criteria used by Le Figaro—such as state recognition, international accreditations, and admission selectivity—illustrate our determination to provide top-tier education.
Comprehensive and career-oriented Training
Beyond its global focus, SKEMA prioritizes offering a diverse and market-adapted education. Students receive personalized support to choose from 14 specializations and acquire cross-disciplinary skills. Nina explains: “Although I specialize in marketing, I’ve gained solid accounting foundations that will be useful if I decide to start a business.”
Through this innovative educational model, SKEMA equips its students to succeed in a globalized environment. By climbing the ranks in Le Figaro’s listing, the school reaffirms its position as a key player in higher education.
An Inspiring Success
With such recognition, SKEMA positions itself as a leader among four-year bachelor programmes. The school continues to innovate to meet the expectations of its students and the challenges of tomorrow. This success further demonstrates that quality and global openness are essential to standing out on the international stage.
Bernadett Koles, director of the Global BBA programme, expresses her pride in this achievement: “We are proud to see SKEMA ranked 2nd in this prestigious ranking. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to academic and professional excellence. Our progression highlights our ability to adapt and innovate in a constantly evolving educational environment and to offer students a unique immersive experience. The excellence criteria used by Le Figaro—such as state recognition, international accreditations, and admission selectivity—illustrate our determination to provide top-tier education.”
