Université Pierre et Marie Curie - UPMC vs IÉSEG School of Management vs Audencia Business School vs Excelia Business School vs ESSCA School of Management

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
Université Pierre et Marie Curie - UPMC: wins 0/7 categories
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Audencia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: MSc in International Management & Business
La Rochelle, France
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Best programme: International Business
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.09
3.85
4.24
3.54
3.92
4.47
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Location
4.50
4.29
4.00
4.27
4.15
4.92
5.00
Win
Professors
4.00
4.28
4.03
4.13
4.00
4.62
5.00
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Internationality
4.00
4.55
4.29
4.57
3.92
4.92
Win
4.75
Student life
3.00
4.25
3.93
4.34
4.15
4.15
4.73
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Value
3.50
4.31
4.16
4.20
3.77
4.23
4.63
Win
Accommodation
4.00
3.78
3.47
3.74
3.31
3.62
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international community and global opportunities
  • +Supportive professors and active student associations
  • +Excellent professors, classes, and facilities.
  • +Diverse international student community and cultural immersion.
  • +Well-structured programs and ample opportunities for professional development and city exploration.
  • +Supportive, approachable professors and strong emphasis on practical, real-world business applications.
  • +Diverse, international environment fostering personal growth and unforgettable shared experiences.
  • +Opportunities for teamwork, self-discovery, and engaging learning through case studies and projects.
  • +Practical, real-world teaching and international exposure
  • +Supportive staff and engaging learning environment
  • +High-quality programs and diverse student body
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
Cons

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  • -Last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Lack of practical training and outdated facilities.
  • -Unresponsive professors and poor management.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from faculty are prevalent complaints.
  • -Irrelevant course content and unqualified instructors.
  • -High tuition fees for perceived poor value.
  • -Lack of student motivation and academic focus.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

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This university receives high marks across most categories, particularly excelling in **Internationality** (4.55). **Location** (4.29), **Student Life** (4.25), and **Value** (4.31) also demonstrate considerable strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.78) stands out as the weakest area among the assessed aspects, while **Facilities** (4.09) received a solid, yet comparatively lower, rating.

Regarding its overall assessment, the institution performs best in **Internationality** (4.29) and **Value** (4.16). Professors also receive a high mark (4.03). The weakest area identified is **Accomodation** (3.47), though Facilities also scored relatively lower (3.85). Student Life and Location received solid ratings in the mid-range.

This university garners an impressive average rating of 4.19. Its strongest areas are **Internationality** (4.57) and **Student Life** (4.34), indicating a vibrant and globally connected campus environment. **Facilities** (4.24) and **Location** (4.27) also score very well. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, receiving a rating of 3.74, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect.

This institution shows excellent strengths in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving high scores of 4.15. **Professors** also garnered a perfect 4. **Facilities**, with a score of 3.54, and **Value** at 3.77, are respectable. The **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.31. **Internationality** is also a strong point, rated at 3.92.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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With a 4.38/5 average, ~99% of reviews are positive, praising interesting classes, international experiences, and practical preparation for work. A minimal 0.8% of feedback is negative, citing some course content and last-minute changes.

With an average rating of 4.19/5, roughly 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent classes, professors, and facilities. One negative review expressed disappointment with a lack of practical training and professor engagement.

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent professors, practical courses, and a strong international environment. Students appreciate teamwork opportunities and the school's ability to foster personal growth and unforgettable experiences.

Most reviews (around 70%) highlight practical teaching, an international environment, and good quality staff/students. A small percentage (about 7.7%) express dissatisfaction with course relevance and teacher quality.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Rating distribution
5★
0%
49%
31%
39%
23%
69%
94%
4★
0%
44%
63%
61%
46%
23%
6%
3★
100%
9%
0%
0%
23%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
6%
0%
8%
8%
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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.

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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Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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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