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Bachelor in International Business: 2nd best three-year Bachelor’s Program according to Challenges and Le Figaro Étudiant

On December 11, Challenges released its ranking of the best three-year Bachelor’s programs. In a highly competitive higher education sector, IÉSEG reaffirms the attractiveness of its degrees, with its Bachelor in International Business ranked 2nd in the Challenges ranking.

The Bachelor in International Business is recognized for its core strenghts: international accreditations and certifications, global exposure, selectivity, program attractiveness, graduate employability, excellence of teaching, and faculty expertise.

Following Challenges, Le Figaro Étudiant published its ranking of the best Bachelor’s programs in France in early January 2026. The Bachelor in International Business moved up two ranks in Le Figaro Étudiant 2026 ranking, reaching 2nd position in France among the top three-year management programs. IÉSEG earned an overall score of 17/20, with particularly strong results in academic excellence, international outlook, and graduate employability.

Le Figaro Étudiant exclusively lists programs officially accredited by the French state, guaranteeing both quality and selectivity.

Grande École Program: France’s top post-secondary program across all rankings (Challenges, Le Figaro Étudiant)

On December 10, Le Figaro Étudiant kicked off the business school rankings. Once again, IÉSEG’s Grande École Program ranked 1st among the best five-year management programs in France, with an overall score of 19.3/20 (+0.6 points compared to 2024).

With a score of 20/20 for academic excellence, 19.2/20 for graduate employability, and 18.3/20 for international exposure, the ranking highlights the reliability of IÉSEG’s educational model, the attractiveness of its Grande École Program, and the excellence of its outcomes in professional success and internationalization.

On December 11, Challenges also recognizes the School’s excellence by ranking the Grande École Program 1st among the best five-year management programs in France.

Based on a wide range of factors — accreditations, duration, program appeal, proportion of students with high distinctions in the French baccalaureate, budget, quality of academic supervision, professional and international immersion, and graduate salaries — the Challenges ranking further demonstrates IÉSEG’s commitment to achieving excellence across all dimensions.

Regardless of the ranking, all evaluations highlight IÉSEG’s long-term performance and high standards. They highlight the School’s strong foundations, the impact of strategic decisions over the past decade, and the excellence of the education delivered to students and graduates.