Le Parisien Étudiant 2026 ranking: SKEMA secures its place in the top 4

SKEMA achieved the maximum score of 5/5 in 12 out of the 15 criteria analysed. With a total of 72 points, one more than last year, the school strengthens its position within the top 4 French business schools.

Compared with last year, SKEMA improved across three major criteria:

• Development, measured through growth in budget, student numbers and application volumes over the past three years.
• Infrastructure, notably through improved campus space per student, alongside a high proportion of graduates who have benefited from an experience on one of the school’s international campuses.
• Teaching and learning, driven by the expansion of French double degrees, the significant share of courses delivered by faculty members, and the high percentage of students following programmes taught entirely in English.

SKEMA ranked number one for entrepreneurship

SKEMA also climbed in Le Parisien Étudiant’s thematic rankings. This year, the school reached 1st place nationally for entrepreneurship, supported by the number of start-ups created by its graduates over the past three years.

Recognition for investment in AI and technology

The 2026 feature package published by Le Parisien Étudiant also highlights investments made by schools in artificial intelligence and data science. The newspaper notably cites the AI innovation centre developed by SKEMA in Montreal, Canada, among the sector’s major strategic initiatives.

The school is also featured in the editorial section dedicated to the international strategies of business schools. Alice Guilhon, Dean and Executive President of SKEMA Business School, stresses the importance of “the intensity and consistency of the student experience” in the international development of higher education institutions.

Discover the full ranking on the Le Parisien Étudiant website.