USA vs. European MBA | What you need to know before choosing an MBA program
In this video, I am talking about the 12 main differences I observed during my MBA in a US and a European program.
You will be provided with my personal view on what I have experienced during that time, so you can make the best possible decision for your own MBA experience.
If you are currently exploring options on MBA programs, you might find this content very useful, insightful, informative and hopefully entertaining.
The biggest differences from my perspective are:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - 1. Product recognition
My general perception was that a US MBA carries more weight and impresses a lot more people than a European MBA.
However, there are indeed a couple of great schools on the old continent!
03:16 - 2. Job opportunities:
There are more companies coming on campus to recruit MBAs in the US than in Europe. Also, there are more MBA specific recruitment programs in the US than in Europe.
One big difference between the US and Europe is networking. US employers expect you to network with the firm and its employees.
Very important: Hiring takes place locally! Choose the destination, where you want to end up after graduation.
The US is much more open to career changers. If you plan to make a triple jump (change location, industry and function), the US is your best bet.
05:21 - 3. Alumni and milk rounds
The strongest alumni organizations and recruitment support can be found in the US. Their recruitment assistance is broader and deeper than at European schools.
05:58 - 4. Electives
This is a huge contrast between US and European business schools! Because American schools tend to sit on top of well-established large universities, you will be able take classes at any other school at the university you are attending. At European business schools you will have access to electives only at your school.
Most US schools give you the chance to take electives in the first year as way of preparation for your internships.
07:15 - 5. Class size
US business schools tend to have larger classes.
The larger the class, the more people you are going to meet and the more it helps your personal network to grow.
08:02 - 6. Faculty and Quality of education
The top business schools of the world, all have first-class faculty, but US business schools are clearly leading the field based on their research contributions.
08:35 - 7. Network
The school's overall network will depend on the location of the school. With a European MBA, you will have a solid network in Europe, and given the high rate of international students, you will be making friends with students from all over the world. However, if you want to end up living and working in the US, you should choose your MBA program accordingly.
09:38 - 8. Tuition and total cost
The average tuition fee for an MBA at one of the top-tier programs: USD 60,000 - USD 75,000 per year with living expenses between USD 15,000 - USD 25,000 per year.
For Europe: EUR 65,000 - EUR 90,000 for the entire program, with living expenses between EUR 800 to EUR 1,500 per month.
Very important: Watch out for scholarships! You will find more scholarships in the US than in Europe.
10:59 - 9. Lifestyle and culture
US Business Schools are normally affiliated with a larger institution, whereas European schools are stand-alone business schools, which are founded specifically to advance business education. Here is the downside: You are often in a bubble, where the only people you know or meet, are people from your MBA school. At US schools, you have access to other schools and get to meet people at so called "mixers", where they organize events for business school students and students from other schools.
12:51 - 10. Class schedule
For US schools, classes are usually held Monday-Thursday starting in the mornings and ending early afternoons.
In Europe, you normally have 5 days of school, packed with classes until the late afternoon followed by optional language courses.
13:18 - 11. Student body
European schools have over 80% of international students, while you will find around 40% of international students at US schools. Euro schools are ahead on multi-cultural issues, e.g. language requirements. In case learning new languages and experiencing new cultures excite you more, then you should go for a European program.
14:50 12. Languages
MBA schools Except for MBA courses in the UK, following an MBA degree in any other European country is not only a chance to learn more about a new culture, but it is also an opportunity to learn or brush up the skills in another foreign language.
15:20 - Outro
Useful links:
US News MBA Ranking: www.usnews.com/best-graduate-...
UT Dallas research rankings: jindal.utdallas.edu/the-utd-t...
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Question of the Day ⚡️ What are your thoughts on a US vs. European MBA? What are you tips on where to do it? Let me know! 👇
@philipplipp5768
3 жыл бұрын
Based on your comparison, I would prefer the US!
@SergioRamirez-ps2nh
3 жыл бұрын
Go to where the opportunities are!
@andrewboning8405
3 жыл бұрын
I‘d go to the US! Hands down
@franciscolahuerta9390
3 жыл бұрын
That was on point! Respect!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
@@franciscolahuerta9390 Thanks! :-)
This is brilliant! Thanks for this, MBA content that I had been looking for and couldn’t find anywhere.
@adrianbruno-mba
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Agrima! I appreciate the compliment.
That‘s good to know!!
I love the comparison! Thanks man!
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jonas!
Thanks for the insights! I liked it
@andrewboning8405
3 жыл бұрын
Wanna say „thanks“ too
Thank you so much, Adrian! 🙏🙏👌😌
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Always, Angie Lou! :-)
So cool! Thanks, Adrian
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Elvira
I like your analysis! Thumbs up
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Thomas! :-)
Thank you so much! I can now make my final decision
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too, Betty
Super comparison and eye opening
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jogi!
So helpful!! Thanks!
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Billy!
Fabulously explained. 🔥💯
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Priety! :-)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Always, Shelby!
I like this one! Gave me a good overview
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carry!
Thank you🙌
Good points!!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sergio!
Great stuff!!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
So helpful
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nikola!
I like this one!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sebbo!
Thanks very much for the info! Very helpful!
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sofia! Glad I could help
I like!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Xinyang!
I think it is realistic comparison. However, I can only talk about north-east of EU. In Europe, the main idea of MBA is advancing within existing company or in the field you are already working. I think this is overlooked in many topics I see in reddit or other forums. But really the main difference for me is that US MBA is well regarded in EU, but not vice versa. Maybe UK is more regarded, than the rest of Europe. So you made many good points which elsewhere are not covered.
@adrianbruno-mba
Жыл бұрын
Thanks HT9802. I appreciate the comment
This es truly enlightening! What a brain wash 😃🙌🏻
Europe is good but for most of the people language is the barrier so us is the safe and best option and b if I mean the studies are in English so it's bit easy
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
At the top-tier schools in Europe, all courses are in English. Smaller schools offer the local language. Generally though, I would recommend the US though. It's a better experience
the US feels like a giant corporation :/
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
True! It all comes down on what you are looking for. "Giant corporation" or "Start-up" :-)
I say go for the US!
@tomtosavage9722
5 ай бұрын
Ong we the birth place of capitalism 😂😂😂
@djrednitro4116
4 ай бұрын
Depends on the School, outside the top 10, the US MBA is worthless, there are too many MBA from low ranked schools that no one care about their graduate. Top 10 USA still carry weight because they use GMAT for admission
INSEAD MBA goes against most of the generalisations about European schools I feel. regarding jumps, employment in consulting, alumni network and prestige
@adrianbruno-mba
Жыл бұрын
It's a great school! Definitely the best in Europe!
Well done! US hands down
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ronald! :-)
Mba in us is great but at high cost , whereas in Europe it’s affordable
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
True! Half the price! But Europe does have limited jobs specifically for MBAs. The US is THE job market for MBAs!
Hi Adrian! Thanks for the video. I'm currently trying to decide between an MBA in America vs. Europe (I'm American). I see you did a little bit of both and was curious -- did you get to study at Yale through IESE study abroad? Or, how did you study in two different schools? I ask because I'm trying to find an American school that would allow me to do a portion of my studies in Europe, since living abroad is high up on my priority list but I realize the contacts I'd make in the U.S. would make more sense for me. Just wondering more about your specific experience. Thanks!
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
I went to Yale through IESE and it was all merit-based. I did a video about the MBA Exchange here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e32WzbWbkqudhLg.html Feel free to check it out. I am shedding some light on the option to do attend a partner school abroad. Basically, all top-tier schools have partner schools. Take the Top 20 of the US and you can attend the Top 20 of Europe - and vice versa. Some schools let you choose your partner school based on your grades, others give you "points", which are given to you to select Electives or a Study Abroad Program and depending on supply and demand, you are given your choice. Here is my advice: Your target schools in the US will show you a list of partner schools abroad. Check if the partner schools you would like to go to are on that list. Then try to understand how you can attend those schools. Every school has a different mechanism. I hope that helps...
@natashabarraque1895
2 жыл бұрын
@@adrianbruno-mba thank you so much!
Jesus! So many differences 🙈
@andrewboning8405
3 жыл бұрын
You’re damn right! 😄
For Germany and Switzerland, I found some schools that are good at MBA programs but I don’t know which one of them is the best overall. Would you please advise?
@adrianbruno-mba
3 ай бұрын
Hi Peyman. For Switzerland, definitely IMD, and then St. Gallen and ETH. For Germany, WHU and Uni Mannheim. I hope that helps
I listened to this while I was for a run! Twice
@mosalahafi2740
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Same 😊
Hey Bruno - amazing video. I have offers from US schools and IESE and am trying to make the best decision. Are you open to a quick call some time? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
@adrianbruno-mba
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jacob, congrats! Please reach out to my email address on my info page. We can set up a call, no problem! Happy to help
What about online mbas from US or EU universities? Great video btw.
@adrianbruno-mba
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gaurang! Online MBAs are slightly different overall. If you want to stay with your employer and just want to move up the ladder, I suggest an Online MBA. Networking-wise it is less efficient as a traditional MBA. It all depends on what you are looking for out of an MBA
He’s better In Europe.
Your thoughts on MBA in Canada?
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
I would say Rotman is the school to go in Canada, followed by HEC Montreal. It depends on where in Canada you want to end up working
Mba from France vs UK vs Russia which will be good ?
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you want to end up? Do you want to live in France or Russia after your MBA? INSEAD and HEC have great programs in France. You should check them out if France is your favorite destination
@saptarshidassss271
3 жыл бұрын
@@adrianbruno-mba I have a plan of France .coz france is known for mba and it's economy is also strong and Russia is not known for its mba
@saptarshidassss271
3 жыл бұрын
@@adrianbruno-mba though man thanx for sharing ur view ❤️
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
@@saptarshidassss271 Wise decision!
@adrianbruno-mba
3 жыл бұрын
@@saptarshidassss271 Always welcome!
I want to end up in india but I want to study abroad...
@adrianbruno-mba
2 жыл бұрын
From what I have been told from fellow Indian students is that brand names of US schools carry more weight in India. Hence, I would suggest the US. On the other hand, if you want to learn a new language and experience the European lifestyle, go to Europe! :-)
Difficult decision
Ur really underrated man really good and concise content ❤❤but I can't find ur LinkedIn profile?
@adrianbruno-mba
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! My account is currently deactivated.