IÉSEG School of Management vs Rennes School of Business vs HEC Paris vs EDHEC Business School vs Excelia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 442 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: IDRAC Business School (4.80)
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Rennes School of Business: wins 0/7 categories
HEC Paris: wins 0/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
IDRAC Business School: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.00
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33 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
La Rochelle, France
4.10
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61 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Best programme: Culinary Arts
4.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: MBA IT Business Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.08
4.03
4.08
4.23
3.97
4.40
4.75
Win
Location
4.29
4.22
3.77
3.77
4.27
4.70
Win
4.50
Professors
4.28
4.21
4.01
4.32
3.93
4.60
4.75
Win
Internationality
4.55
4.34
4.41
4.45
4.30
4.60
Win
4.50
Student life
4.25
4.37
4.26
4.13
4.25
3.90
4.75
Win
Value
4.31
4.11
4.22
4.06
3.93
3.90
4.75
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.76
3.92
3.21
3.59
3.00
4.75
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international and diverse community
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Practical, business-focused education with experienced professors
  • +Diverse and inclusive international community and learning environment
  • +Excellent academic quality and supportive facilities
  • +Engaging, practical academics and expert professors
  • +Strong community and supportive environment
  • +Personal and professional growth opportunities
  • +Outstanding teaching quality and practical, employer-aligned courses
  • +Strong corporate network and valuable career services
  • +Rigorous academics with practical industry insights
  • +Diverse, multicultural environment and global opportunities
  • +High-quality teaching and practical, well-structured curriculum
  • +Strong alumni network and enriching student experience
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Strong academic support and faculty availability
  • +Practical, real-world business focus and company connections
  • +Emphasis on international perspective and personal/professional development
Cons
  • -Frequent last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve the classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent and unhelpful.
  • -Poor English communication and resources are a significant barrier for international students.
  • -Professors' English proficiency is a recurring concern.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues significantly hinder the program.
  • -Teaching quality is poor, with professors imposing views and limited course selection.
  • -Limited recognition outside France and poor career prospects compared to top MBAs are issues.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived poor value for money are a major concern.
  • -Superficial course content and lack of practical value were disappointing.
  • -The program's focus did not align with student expectations or career goals.
  • -High tuition costs were not justified by the perceived quality of education and career support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent complaint.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are major dissatisfactions.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas, with Internationality receiving the highest score. Location and Value also received very favorable ratings. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the area with the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience. Overall, the university presents a compelling offering across most dimensions.

Student life and internationality stand out as the university's strongest aspects, both scoring above 4.3. Professors and location also received very favorable reviews. Accommodation emerged as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.76, though overall value and facilities were rated well above average.

With excellent scores across several key aspects, this institution shines brightest in **Internationality** (4.41) and **Student Life** (4.26). **Value** (4.22) also received a commendable rating. Conversely, the **Location** stands out as the area with the lowest rating (3.77), suggesting it is the least strong aspect among the surveyed categories. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Accomodation received solid, above-average scores.

The university excels in Internationality with a rating of 4.45, closely followed by its Professors at 4.32 and Facilities at 4.23. Student Life and Value also receive positive marks. Conversely, Accomodation presents the weakest area, scoring 3.21, with Location also being a moderate concern at 3.77. Overall, the institution demonstrates strengths in its academic and global offerings, while areas concerning student living arrangements and campus surroundings could see improvement.

Internationality, Location, and Student Life emerge as the university's strongest attributes, each scoring above 4.25. The university also received a solid rating for its facilities and professors. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a score of 3.59. Overall, the university demonstrates a well-rounded profile with notable strengths in student experience and international appeal.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Across several key areas, this institution garners exceptionally high ratings. Facilities, professors, student life, accommodation, and value all received outstanding scores of 4.75. Location and internationality are also strong points, with ratings of 4.5. This indicates a consistently positive experience for students, with its strongest attributes lying in its academic and residential offerings.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~91% of reviews being 4-5 stars and an average rating of 4.38/5. A small ~0.8% expressed concerns about learning outcomes and last-minute changes.

Over 97% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong teaching methods, practical learning, and global faculty. A small amount of negative feedback concerns administrative support and language accessibility for international students.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting engaging academics, supportive community, and excellent faculty. A small portion, about 9%, express dissatisfaction with administrative inefficiencies and curriculum organization.

With an average rating of 4.25/5 from 48 reviews, ~74% of feedback is positive. Students highlight outstanding teaching quality, practical courses, strong industry alignment, and excellent career services/alumni networks. One negative review mentioned high tuition fees.

~95% of reviews are positive, highlighting multicultural environments, enriching experiences, and good quality teaching. A small portion of feedback (~5%) expresses disappointment with academic depth and practical value.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.75/5. Students praise approachable professors and practical, international learning experiences. Some note campus facilities and student life could be improved with more funding.

Rating distribution
5★
49%
39%
33%
38%
33%
60%
75%
4★
44%
55%
45%
53%
52%
40%
25%
3★
8%
5%
12%
9%
11%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
3%
2%
3%
0%
0%
1★
0%
3%
6%
0%
2%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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A formative and enriching experience

IÉSEG offers interactive teaching and international opportunities. I had the chance to go on an exchange to another country, which opened up new perspectives for me. The courses in Lille are stimulating, and the professors are very involved in our success.

Exemplary institution

The school stands out as an exemplary institution with commendable features. The accommodation facilities are not only comfortable but also designed to foster a conducive learning environment. The faculty comprises diverse, highly qualified educators, ensuring a high standard of education. The emphasis on practical learning prepares students effectively for real-world scenarios. The institution offers a top-notch academic experience combined with excellent living standards, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking quality education.

Diversity and quality of fellow students

Very international and interesting place to be and opens a lot of opportunities, however the administration is very french and facilities are subpar (gym, classrooms) meaning the academic affairs is pretty much useless and lastly we are graded on a curve which can create a toxic environment because of the competition. With that being said the pros outweighs the cons by far.

Enriching Experience

I absolutely love everything about EDHEC, beginning from the pedagogy to the atmosphere it provides to the students (especially international) on campus. The extracurricular activities like sports, associations are very helpful. Also, the career service provided is top-notch. Therefore, I would call it an enriching experience so far.

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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.

Excellent Experience at IDRAC

I am a Chinese student and I completed my MBA in Business Engineering at IDRAC Business School and the experience has been excellent. The program fully met my expectations. The professors are very approachable, supportive, and always available. I truly appreciated the strong sense of guidance and personal support throughout the course. Highly recommended!

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