Université Pierre et Marie Curie - UPMC vs IÉSEG School of Management vs Rennes School of Business vs SKEMA Business School vs Audencia Business School

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Université Pierre et Marie Curie - UPMC: wins 1/7 categories
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 1/7 categories
Rennes School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Audencia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Master in Management
La Rochelle, France
4.10
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61 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
4.60
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.08
4.03
4.21
3.98
3.97
4.40
Win
Location
4.50
4.29
4.22
4.23
4.06
4.27
4.70
Win
Professors
4.00
4.28
4.21
4.39
4.13
3.93
4.60
Win
Internationality
4.00
4.55
4.34
4.40
4.39
4.30
4.60
Win
Student life
3.00
4.25
4.37
Win
4.14
3.99
4.25
3.90
Value
3.50
4.31
Win
4.11
4.07
4.13
3.93
3.90
Accommodation
4.00
Win
3.78
3.76
3.59
3.58
3.59
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +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
  • +Industry-focused learning with practical skills and career opportunities
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Quality of teaching and faculty expertise
  • +Excellent teachers and diverse international community
  • +Great facilities and well-structured classes
  • +Supportive learning environment and city amenities
  • +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
Cons

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  • -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 management issues with communication, exam, and results handling.
  • -Perceived focus on financial gain over student welfare and education.
  • -Unhelpful or discriminatory faculty and poor academic program organization.
  • -Limited practical training and theory-heavy courses.
  • -Unresponsive professors and resistance to feedback.
  • -Lack of student interaction and networking opportunities.
  • -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.
Rating summary
What students say

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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.

This institution garners strong evaluations, particularly in its **Professors** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life** also receive commendable marks, all exceeding 4.1. **Value** sits just above 4.0. The area with the lowest score is **Accomodation**, averaging 3.59.

This university garners strong marks for its **Internationality**, receiving a high rating of 4.385. Professors and Value also score well at 4.125. Areas like Facilities and Student Life are generally positive, hovering around 4.0. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, with a rating of 3.579, indicating it could benefit from improvement compared to other aspects of the university experience.

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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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.

Approximately 97.5% of reviews are positive, praising opportunities, industry links, and diverse student life. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions poor management and communication.

Nearly all (95%) of 20 university reviews are positive, praising the learning environment, great facilities, and good teachers. A single negative review cited disappointment with practical tool training and professor engagement.

~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.

Rating distribution
5★
0%
49%
38%
50%
30%
33%
60%
4★
0%
44%
54%
42%
65%
52%
40%
3★
100%
8%
5%
7%
0%
11%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
1%
5%
3%
0%
1★
0%
0%
3%
1%
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Most useful review
Most liked
My first year at Sorbonne Université (ex UPMC)

I would highlight the fact that the program is rich in content, especially during the first year. During the first semester, we had a class about orientation to help us in creating plans for our future careers. We were able to focus more on our future for the upcoming years. And in the second semester, we had language classes where students could train their English skills, or learn a new language. Concerning the scientific part of our major, I'd like to note that the university offers tutorials in all these scientific disciplines to help students excel and increase their chances of succeeding. The professors are friendly and close to their students, they usually reply to all our emails in case we have a problem. The library of the university offers plenty of resources to help us with our revisions when we have exams. So overall I'd say that Sorbonne is really a university that tries to push its students into excellence.

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.

Class of 2018, Int'l Business Administration

Studying at Skema Business School in Sophia Antipolis was a fantastic experience. The campus is modern and located in a wonderful tech hub. The professors bring real-world business experience to the classroom. I loved the multicultural environment and the group projects. Skema gave me great friends, a strong global network, and the right skills for my career.

Focus on multicultural business management

I have been quite satisfied by the quality of teaching at Audencia. The lecturers and professors are knowledgeable and place an emphasis on professionalism and leveraging culture in business dealings.

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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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