Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne vs IÉSEG School of Management vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs ESSCA School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne: wins 1/7 categories
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Ecole des Ponts Business School: wins 2/7 categories
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4.60
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.08
4.13
3.86
4.40
Win
3.92
4.33
Location
4.50
4.29
3.75
4.33
4.70
4.93
Win
4.50
Professors
4.59
4.28
4.13
3.95
4.60
4.64
4.80
Win
Internationality
4.22
4.55
4.13
3.86
4.60
4.93
Win
4.60
Student life
3.69
4.25
3.63
4.24
3.90
4.15
4.33
Win
Value
4.38
Win
4.31
4.13
3.77
3.90
4.29
4.00
Accommodation
3.06
3.78
Win
3.57
3.50
3.00
3.62
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality courses and inspiring professors
  • +Stimulating academic and multicultural environment
  • +Excellent location with cultural access
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international and diverse community
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Practical, industry-relevant courses and inspiring professors
  • +Rich international environment and diverse student body
  • +Personal and professional development opportunities
  • +Supportive and inclusive learning environment
  • +Practical and applied learning methods
  • +Vibrant student life and international opportunities
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Strong career advancement and market-relevant skills.
  • +High-quality faculty and engaging curriculum.
  • +Welcoming community and supportive staff.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of transparency create uncertainty and dissatisfaction.
  • -Frequent last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve the classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Financial concerns and perceived low educational value.
  • -Unprepared and unhelpful professors.
  • -Irrelevant courses and outdated curriculum.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -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.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are prevalent.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder academic progress.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in its academic offerings and international appeal, with professors earning a notable 4.59 and internationality rated at 4.22. Facilities also received a positive 4.0 rating. Areas for potential improvement include accommodation, which scored a 3.06, and student life at 3.69, indicating these aspects are less highly regarded compared to the university's other evaluated features.

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.

This institution garners excellent marks in several key areas. Facilities, Professors, Internationality, and Value all received high scores of 4.125. Student Life and Accommodations are rated lower, at 3.625 and approximately 3.57 respectively, indicating these are areas with more room for improvement compared to its other strengths. The Location score sits at 3.75.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in its **location**, scoring an impressive 4.33, and in **student life** at 4.24. Ratings for professors and internationality are also solid. The weakest area appears to be **accommodation**, receiving a score of 3.5. Overall, the university presents a generally positive picture with room for improvement in specific aspects.

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.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

This university garners exceptional scores in academic and social aspects, with Professors receiving a near-perfect 4.8 and Internationality a strong 4.6. Facilities and Student Life are also well-regarded at 4.33. Location and Value are solid at 4.5 and 4 respectively. However, Accomodation stands out as a weaker area, scoring a significantly lower 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With 32 positive reviews and 0 negative, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise high-quality courses and professors, a stimulating academic environment, and the university's prime Paris location. Some mention challenging scientific subjects.

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.

Most reviews praise the inspiring professors, practical learning, and international environment, contributing to a ~74% positive sentiment. One review expressed dissatisfaction, calling it a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

With a 3.91/5 average, ~74% of 22 reviews are positive, praising helpful staff, enjoyable campus life, and practical teaching. Two negative reviews (9.1%) cited unprepared professors and irrelevant courses.

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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

With 100% positive sentiment, student reviews highlight strong career advancement and valuable skills gained. Frequent themes include high-quality courses, competent professors, and practical relevance. Some students desired stronger post-graduation support and a more engaged alumni network.

Rating distribution
5★
39%
49%
38%
27%
60%
71%
40%
4★
45%
44%
38%
50%
40%
21%
60%
3★
13%
8%
13%
14%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
5%
0%
7%
0%
1★
0%
0%
13%
5%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Best teachers, best facilities

This university is a flagship of French research. The best teachers teach the fruit of their research. It must also be said that everything is done so that the student can pass exams with quality libraries and optimal facilities. It's an honor to be a student!

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.

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Well-rounded programme

Overall, I had a positive experience at ESSCA. The programme is well organized and provides a solid foundation in business and management. The courses were generally of good quality and covered a broad range of topics, helping students develop both academic knowledge and practical skills. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the international exchange during the third year. ESSCA has a good network of partner universities, and the opportunity to study abroad was a valuable part of the programme. Student life is also a real strength of the school. The associative environment is active and offers many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, meet new people, and gain additional experience. Like any programme, some courses were more engaging than others, but overall I found the experience enriching and would recommend it to students looking for a business school with a strong international dimension and a good balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

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.

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.

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