Université de Tours vs Polytech Tours vs Excelia Business School vs ESG Ecoles de Commerce vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 46 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Université de Tours: wins 2/7 categories
Polytech Tours: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 2/7 categories
ESG Ecoles de Commerce: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
UFR Droit, Economie et Sciences Sociales - Université de Tours: wins 0/7 categories
HEIP - HEIP: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Tours, France
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La Rochelle, France
4.30
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Aix en Provence, France
4.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tours, France
4.20
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
Not rated
4.24
3.67
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.20
Location
Not rated
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4.27
4.00
4.78
Not rated
4.80
Win
Professors
4.00
Not rated
4.13
4.67
4.67
Not rated
4.80
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Internationality
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.57
3.67
4.67
Not rated
4.40
Student life
4.00
Not rated
4.34
Win
3.00
4.00
Not rated
3.40
Value
4.00
Not rated
4.20
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.74
3.00
3.22
Not rated
3.60
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent international student services & administrative support
  • +Friendly, accessible, and qualified teaching staff
  • +Varied courses & engaging cultural/integration activities

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  • +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.
  • +Modern campus with diverse programs and extracurricular activities
  • +Attentive and available staff
  • +Practical training and professional opportunities
  • +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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  • +Rigorous, relevant courses and expert, accessible teaching
  • +Valuable practical experience through internships and networking
  • +Attentive, supportive staff and accessible, quality resources
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources.
  • -Unengaging curriculum and ineffective teaching methods.

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  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring concern.
  • -A lack of communication and transparency from the institution is a common complaint.
  • -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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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently problematic.
  • -Lack of essential resources and support hinders learning.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates significant strengths, particularly in accommodation and internationality, both receiving perfect scores. Student life and professors also score highly, indicating a positive learning and social environment. Conversely, the location receives a score of zero, representing a notable weakness. Facilities are rated moderately, while overall value is considered good.

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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 demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Facilities** and **Professors**, both earning perfect scores. **Internationality** also stands out with a top rating. The university performs well in **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accommodation**, each receiving a solid 4. While **Value** is also strong at 4.5, these three areas represent the relative lowest scores in its otherwise impressive profile.

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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**Across various metrics, the institution demonstrates notable strengths and areas for development.** Professors and location stand out as exceptionally strong, both receiving a high rating of 4.8. Internationality also scores well at 4.4. Conversely, student life and accommodation are the weakest areas, with ratings of 3.4 and 3.6 respectively. Facilities and overall value are rated solidly in the mid-range.

Reviews summary
Highlights

All 6 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight excellent foreign student services, helpful and qualified teaching staff, and a good variety of integration activities.

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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.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, 100% of reviews are positive, highlighting a modern campus with numerous activities and an attentive staff. Students also appreciate the diversified, practice-oriented programs with multiple sector choices.

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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With an average rating of 4.2/5, ~80% of reviews are positive. Students praise rigorous, relevant courses, expert teachers, and opportunities for skill development and career preparation. A small portion of feedback noted occasional changes to the schedule.

Rating distribution
5★
67%
0%
39%
33%
67%
0%
40%
4★
33%
0%
61%
33%
33%
0%
40%
3★
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
20%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
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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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