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

IPAG Business School confirms the quality and dynamism of its Grande École Programme by ranking 9th in Le Figaro Étudiant's 2026 ranking of post-baccalaureate business schools, with an overall score of 15.8/20, up three places from last year.

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

Growth driven by academic performance, internationalisation and employment

The overall rating assigned by Le Figaro Étudiant corresponds to a weighted average of three categories:

• Academic (coefficient 2),
• International (coefficient 1),
• Employment (coefficient 2).
   

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 graduates enrolled,
• and the scientific output of teaching and research staff.

These indicators recognise IPAG's pedagogical strength, its academic standards and the growing attractiveness 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.

A collective success

This impressive rise of three places in one year rewards the commitment of the entire IPAG community: students, lecturers, teaching staff, employees and alumni.

With this 9th place ranking nationally, IPAG Business School has cemented its position among the best post-baccalaureate business schools in France and continues to attract future students.