Thanks for writing. I am going through same dilema, whether to apply in Top European Business Schools like INSEAD and LBS or should focus on US business school only. As per my personal research, US business schools are the best in world but LBS/INSEAD are best for European jobs.

As far learning is concerned, US schools will keep outclassing rest of world's school for several decades.

I am sure comments on this forum will address my queries too. :)

International growth is occurring rapidly in developing countries around the world. European MBA programs such as London Business School (LBS) and INSEAD are positioned to take advantage of global expansion much more so than US MBA programs. US b-schools have been the best for the last decade because job opportunities and growth in financial services have dominated in the western world. However, as long as growth is moving to developing countries, LBS and INSEAD will be the best for MBAs seeking global careers. Additionally, even grads interested in working in the US, moving from Europe to the US (assuming no visa restrictions) often gives European MBA grads a competitive edge over US MBAs because US MBA programs fall short of providing a truly, global learning experience for its students compared with European schools. This is mainly a function of geography, curriculum focus and professors. LBS and INSEAD have added substantially to their MBA program offerings in the last 10 years and both have ambitious, future, expansion plans. Networking is important to get a job and for social affairs but down the road the most important factor is the knowledge and experience one has in order to advance and lead a global organization. LBS and INSEAD have recently gained a slight edge over HBS, Wharton, Kellogg and Stanford but it will become more pronounced over the next decade.

What about International Business Schools that are based in the US, but partner with schools in other countries; how would that fit in? I've been looking into schools and have been intrigued by Thunderbird because they partner with a school in Mexico and Switzerland. I know they are complete opposites, but as an example it's hard to compare because they offer programs in multiple locations, but are based in Arizona.

Yes, a lot can be said for the EU degree. But as a european immigrant to the US, having done undergrad in the EU, I can tell you one thing: the EU is far less integrated and will be than the US and networking opportunities will mainly focus on Europe as well as job prospects. In terms of the US degree, it is viewed much favorably in Asia and the rest of the world and is still dominant. Yes, LBS and Insead are coming up, but how can they challenge a saturated market with HBS, Wharton, MIT, Stanford, Booth, Fuqua...etc?