Federation University Australia - FedUni vs Swinburne University of Technology vs Torrens University Australia vs Melbourne Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 40 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Melbourne Business School (5.00)
Federation University Australia - FedUni: wins 1/7 categories
Swinburne University of Technology: wins 0/7 categories
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Melbourne Business School: wins 6/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Roffey Park Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Melbourne, Australia
5.00
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Best programme: Business and Marketing
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Horsham, Australia
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Dublin, Ireland
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.60
4.27
3.38
5.00
Win
4.56
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.80
Win
4.40
3.63
4.00
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.80
4.06
3.38
5.00
Win
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
4.69
3.50
5.00
Win
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.80
4.13
3.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.00
4.31
3.38
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
4.60
3.87
3.17
5.00
Win
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Approachable professors and personalized attention
  • +Practical, challenging, and engaging coursework
  • +Supportive learning environment with smaller class sizes
  • +Comprehensive curriculum with practical skills emphasis
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive instructors
  • +Opportunities for electives, exchange programs, and work-integrated learning
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +Life-changing educational experience and career readiness
  • +Supportive community and valuable peer connections
  • +Excellent study environment and resources
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology create a poor learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a common complaint.
  • -Teachers are unhelpful and actively work against students' success.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues like course changes and unclear enrollment practices.
  • -High costs and questionable value for money regarding tuition fees.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff and potentially rude or untrained facilitators.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and administrative inefficiencies cause frustration.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as unengaging and disconnected from real-world applications.
  • -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.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptionally high marks in several key areas, notably Professors, Location, Student Life, and Internationality, all receiving a near-perfect 4.8. Facilities and Accomodation also score well at 4.6. The weakest area identified is Value, which received a rating of 4.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Location**, both scoring exceptionally high. Its **Facilities** and **Value** also receive very positive marks. The **Accomodation** category, however, stands out as the lowest-rated aspect, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience with particular advantages in global reach and its physical setting.

This institution demonstrates strengths in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Student Life** stands out as the area requiring the most attention, with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated similarly and fall in the mid-range. Accomodation and Internationality also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores compared to the strongest category.

This institution receives outstanding marks across the board, with perfect scores awarded for facilities, professors, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. Its only slight deviation from a perfect score is in location, which still garners a very respectable rating. The university's strengths are clearly in its comprehensive offerings and student experience.

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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.8/5. Students highlight rewarding academic journeys, supportive learning environments, personalized attention from approachable professors, modern facilities, and challenging yet practical content.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting comprehensive curriculum, good teaching quality, and diverse electives. A small percentage of feedback expressed concerns about faculty.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, passionate professors, and engaging classes. ~37.5% of feedback is negative, citing course changes and high costs.

With an average rating of 5/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight life-changing experiences, strong support systems, quality education, and career readiness. They also appreciate university events, study spaces, and library resources.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
80%
69%
38%
100%
67%
0%
0%
4★
20%
19%
25%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
6%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Worst university ever. It is a cartel looting me.

They are thugs. Don't ever go to them. The teachers are part of the cartel who do not help students to let them fail and earn millions of dollars. Infrastructure is the best but the teachers are the worst.

Torrens university

I want to share my experience with Torrens University. They initially gave me an offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment (COE), but after I had been in the course for a year, they changed the name of the course and added more subjects to my study plan. It really feels like Torrens is using this format to make more money from students. This kind of practice is frustrating and makes it hard for us to plan our studies effectively.

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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.

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