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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Université de Bourgogne - UB: wins 0/7 categories
emlyon business school: wins 1/7 categories
Burgundy School of Business: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
School of Wine & Spirits Business: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Banking
La Rochelle, France
4.10
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Paris, France
4.70
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Best programme: Data Science
Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.16
3.63
4.02
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4.45
Win
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Location
3.70
4.54
4.44
4.30
Not rated
4.83
Win
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Professors
3.97
4.05
4.22
3.91
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4.91
Win
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Internationality
4.06
4.56
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3.78
4.30
Not rated
4.56
Not rated
Student life
4.09
4.24
4.22
4.25
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4.58
Win
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Value
4.00
4.40
3.78
3.91
Not rated
4.56
Win
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Accommodation
3.84
3.94
3.56
3.66
Not rated
4.29
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Practical skill development and personal growth
  • +Welcoming and inspiring campus environment
  • +Practical, international, and globally-minded programs with diverse student body.
  • +Strong focus on professional development through internships and career support.
  • +Rich program offerings with opportunities for personal and academic growth.
  • +Experienced and approachable instructors
  • +Practical, relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive environment and good location
  • +Practical learning, internships, and experienced instructors.
  • +International exposure and multicultural environment.
  • +High-quality teaching and good course content.

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  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a common complaint.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Lack of practical learning and perceived filler content.
  • -Unfair and frustrating grading, especially for group projects.
  • -Poor professor engagement and program support.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder program quality.
  • -Program value is not commensurate with the high tuition fees.
  • -Superficial academic content and lack of practical value.
  • -Ineffective career support, including internships and apprenticeships.
  • -Courses not aligning with student expectations or career goals.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.

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Rating summary
What students say

Performance shows a very strong showing in Student Life and Internationality, both scoring over 4.0. Facilities and Value also received high marks, hitting a 4.0 average. The university's weakest area is Professors, with a rating just under 4.0.

Reviewing the provided ratings, the institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving scores above 4.5. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerged as the area with the lowest rating, falling below 4.0. Other categories, including Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value, all scored commendably, generally ranging between 4.05 and 4.4.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas, with location receiving the highest marks at 4.44. Professors and student life also scored very well, both at 4.22. Conversely, accommodation and facilities represent the weakest aspects, with scores of 3.56 and 3.63 respectively. The university shows a moderate performance in internationality and value.

Performing exceptionally well, this university boasts its strongest ratings in **Location** (4.30) and **Internationality** (4.30), closely followed by **Student Life** (4.25). Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest score at 3.66, and **Professors** and **Value**, both rated at 3.91. The **Facilities** score stands at a respectable 4.02.

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Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~100% positive feedback from 34 reviews and an average rating of 4.03/5, students highlight respected faculty, practical programs, and an inclusive campus culture. No negative reviews were provided.

The vast majority of reviews (around 98%) are positive, praising the program's academic rigor, international environment, and career support. A small percentage of feedback (about 2%) expressed disappointment with limited practical learning and grading fairness.

The majority of reviews (~89%) are positive, highlighting knowledgeable professors, practical courses, and a supportive environment. A small amount of negative feedback (~11%) exists, with one reviewer feeling the cost was not justified.

With a 4.07/5 average, ~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting international opportunities, practical learning, and a multicultural environment. A small ~4.5% of feedback is negative, citing superficial course coverage and limited practical value.

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With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

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Rating distribution
5★
18%
58%
33%
31%
0%
66%
0%
4★
68%
29%
33%
51%
0%
34%
0%
3★
15%
11%
22%
13%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
2%
11%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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Just a big NO-NO

As an international student attending the MBA WINE AND SPIRITS BUSINESS program and spending 32 thousand euros (besides the need of quitting my job, move, find an accommodation and change lifestyle) I would say that the school is worth less then half of what it costs. The only good aspects of it are the big students’ communities, the commitment of the international office and the quality of some teachers who cannot really give their best because they’re hampered by the strict organisation of the school programs. Administration, services and the overall school organisation are really below expectations and the educational level is just average despite the cost and the “reputation”. Everyone (classmates, other international students and french ones from all courses and years) complained about the fact that “the school used to be a good one, but now is just bad”!

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Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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