Ranking of the best post-baccalaureate business schools Le Figaro étudiant 2026

A collective success

This impressive progress rewards the commitment of the entire IPAG community: students, alumni, lecturers and researchers, teaching staff and employees. 
 

A rise of three places driven by academic performance, internationalisation and employment.

This benchmark ranking distinguishes 15 schools that recruit directly after the baccalaureate via Parcoursup, notably through the Sésame and Accès competitive entrance exams.

It is based on a rigorous methodology founded on three key pillars of management school performance: academic excellence, international outlook and graduate employability.

A recognised high academic standard

The academic assessment takes into account:

• state recognition of the programme,
• accreditations,
• the attractiveness of the Grande École Programme on Parcoursup,
• the academic level of new high school graduates enrolled,
• and the scientific output of teaching and research staff. 

These indicators reflect IPAG's strong teaching standards, academic rigour and the growing appeal of its Grande École Programme.
 

A strong international outlook

IPAG also stands out for:

• the proportion of international students,
• the professional mobility of its graduates abroad,
• the international qualifications of its teaching staff,
• and the quality of its network of accredited partner universities.

All these factors enhance the international experience of students throughout their studies. 

Excellent professional integration

Finally, the ‘employment’ category is based in particular on:

• the median salary of graduates,
• the employment rate, the proportion of graduates on permanent contracts,
• the entrepreneurial dynamism of alumni,
• and the strength of the alumni network.

These results confirm the high employability of IPAG graduates and the recognition of the Grande École Programme by companies.

An anniversary year rewarded by everyone's commitment

This is yet another step forward in recognising IPAG's academic excellence, adding to the school's many accolades in its 60th anniversary year:

• the award of a Bachelor's degree for the Bachelor in Management and the extension of the State visa, already granted in Paris, to the Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses,
• the award of AACSB international accreditation in July,
• the renewal of the BSIS label in Paris and its award to the Nice campus,
• the award of a third Eduniversal palm.

A fruitful year that recognises everyone's commitment and confirms the school's development and positive trajectory, in line with its 2025-2029 strategic plan.