Form: 10-K

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

June 28, 2016

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

 

  (1) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-99429) of Korn/Ferry International and related Prospectus
  (2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 Nos. 333-161844, 333-159900, 333-158632, 333-49580, 333-73147, 333-111038, 333-146346, 333-108696, 333-185438 and 333-200840) pertaining to the employee benefit plans of Korn/Ferry International

of our reports dated June 28, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Korn/Ferry International and subsidiaries for the year ended April 30, 2016.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

June 28, 2016