Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas vs SKEMA Business School vs International School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Ironhack

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
International School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Ironhack: wins 3/7 categories
Ecole Intuit Lab: wins 0/7 categories
Centro Universitário do Sul de Minas - UNIS-MG: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Economics
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
4.70
Top
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Barcelona, Spain
3.00
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Best programme: UX/UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design)
Marseille, France
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Best programme: Automation and Electrical Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.67
4.22
4.64
4.56
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.50
4.24
4.64
4.78
5.00
Win
Not rated
2.00
Professors
4.50
4.42
4.82
Win
4.67
3.00
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.17
4.36
4.82
Win
4.67
3.00
Not rated
3.00
Student life
4.40
4.12
4.50
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.50
4.04
4.73
4.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.20
3.58
4.64
3.22
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and comprehensive curriculum
  • +Strong market preparation and multicultural insights
  • +Good infrastructure and organized institution
  • +Diverse international experiences and cultural immersion
  • +Excellent teaching quality and engaging academic content
  • +Valuable real-world skills and networking opportunities
  • +Expert professors and quality cohorts
  • +Flexible learning and personalized support
  • +Global exposure and networking opportunities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with immediate application
  • +Experienced, professional instructors with industry expertise
  • +Engaging hybrid learning format

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  • +Supportive and effective professors
  • +Career-boosting curriculum
Cons
  • -Overcrowded and outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of communication from administration and disorganized management.
  • -Limited course offerings and outdated curriculum.
  • -Administrative & management issues, including poor communication and exam/result management.
  • -Focus on profit over student well-being, with faculty needing improvement.
  • -Disorganized programs and overwhelming course loads.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are common complaints.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in disrepair.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived lack of value for money.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of effective communication and unclear expectations cause significant problems.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution scores particularly well in its **facilities**, achieving an impressive 4.67. **Professors**, **location**, and **value** also stand out with strong marks of 4.5. The **student life** is rated positively at 4.4. Among the surveyed areas, **internationality** at 4.17 and **accommodation** at 4.2 received the lowest, though still respectable, scores.

A comprehensive review reveals a university excelling in key academic and experiential aspects. Professors and Internationality received the highest scores, indicating strong teaching quality and a global perspective. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the weakest area, scoring notably lower than other categories. Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Value also garnered positive, albeit moderate, ratings, suggesting a generally well-rounded university experience.

This institution garners exceptional praise, particularly for its professors and international student experience, both scoring a near-perfect 4.82. Facilities, location, and accommodation also received strong marks around 4.64. Student life earned a solid 4.5, while value was rated a commendable 4.73. The university's weakest area, though still strong, is student life.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

With exceptional marks in Facilities and Location, this institution clearly excels in its physical environment and accessibility. Student Life also receives top scores, suggesting a vibrant campus experience. Conversely, the university's weakest areas lie in its Professors and Internationality, both rated a moderate three. Value also sits at this mid-tier rating, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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This institution garners exceptional marks for its **accommodations**, receiving a perfect score, and also scores highly for **facilities**, **professors**, and **student life**. Its **value for money** is also rated very positively. Conversely, the **location** is its most significant weakness, earning a low score. Internationality also falls in the mid-range.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.29/5, ~71% of feedback is positive, praising excellent professors, good infrastructure, and comprehensive programs. A small portion of feedback noted minor imperfections in technological features and graduation program structure.

With a 4.36 average rating, ~90% of student reviews are positive, highlighting interesting classes, international mobility, and student associations. A small minority (~3%) experienced poor communication, disorganization, or felt the university focused excessively on money.

All 11 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.64/5. Students praise the high quality of professors, impressive and diverse student cohorts, and flexible learning options. The curriculum is described as relevant and contemporary, fostering significant personal and career growth.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

With an average rating of 3/5, feedback is evenly split, with ~50% positive and ~50% negative. Positive comments highlight practical, hands-on learning and professional instructors. Negative reviews express dissatisfaction with program value and staff.

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With one review, this university has a 4/5 rating. The feedback is 100% positive, highlighting helpful course curriculum and competent professors.

Rating distribution
5★
57%
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67%
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4★
14%
42%
36%
33%
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3★
29%
7%
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2★
0%
1%
0%
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1★
0%
1%
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Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

Just starting and very happy

I am just starting my PhD journey and I could not be happier with my choice in ISM. Amazing experience with quality professors AND impressive cohorts. Working full-time, this educational focus would not be feasible if I was not able to be flexible as to when and where I take my classes. It is a tough, long, and robust path that requires focus, but the team at ISM is truly the best. They help navigate the way that will work best for you and not put you in a 'one way fits all' situation to accomplish this massive step. I wanted a global education that was through a recognized, accredited, and respected school and ISM has not just been that, but so much more.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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