Selected for the third consecutive year, the Master in Finance at TSM – Toulouse School of Management, part of Toulouse Capitole University, ranks 49th worldwide in the Financial Times 2026 Masters in Finance Pre-experience ranking, a leading international benchmark in the field. In France, it remains the only public-sector programme featured in this globally recognised ranking.
Following the award of EQUIS accreditation in 2023, TSM became eligible for inclusion in this international ranking. In 2026, the Master in Finance once again secures its place, ranking 49th globally.
The programme remains one of the few finance master's degrees in France taught entirely in English and is designed to prepare students for international careers. It places a strong emphasis on advanced technical training, covering key areas such as corporate finance and private equity, financial markets, and machine learning applications in finance.
For the third consecutive year, the Master in Finance achieves a remarkable distinction by remaining the only public-sector programme in France included in the ranking, placing 12th nationally. This reflects the strong return on investment it offers its graduates.
The programme ranks 3rd worldwide for the Value for Money criterion, confirming an outstanding performance for the third consecutive year. This indicator highlights the programme's excellent cost-benefit ratio, taking into account moderate tuition fees and strong graduate salaries. Three years after graduation, alumni report an average salary of US$78,163 (approximately €67,812).
The programme also demonstrates its international reach, ranking 22nd worldwide for both International Work Mobility and International Course Experience.
These results reflect the programme's global outlook, with international students accounting for 48% of the student body.
The programme's accessibility, stemming from its status within a public institution, combined with strong graduate employability and competitive salaries, continues to underpin its recognition. This success demonstrates TSM's ability to educate highly skilled finance professionals who are immediately operational and well prepared to pursue international careers.
TSM once again extends its gratitude to its students, faculty and alumni, whose commitment contributes each year to the school's international visibility and reputation through this ranking.