ESSEC Business School vs National University of Singapore - NUS vs Singapore Management University - SMU vs IMD Business School vs EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL (4.80)
ESSEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
National University of Singapore - NUS: wins 1/7 categories
Singapore Management University - SMU: wins 0/7 categories
IMD Business School: wins 0/7 categories
EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL : wins 5/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/7 categories
London School of Business and Finance Singapore Campus - LSBF: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Lausanne, Switzerland
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Best programme: BSc in International Hospitality Management
New York City, United States
4.40
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.31
4.66
4.60
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4.79
Win
4.33
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Location
3.53
4.52
4.60
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4.30
4.67
Win
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Professors
4.33
4.67
Win
3.60
Not rated
4.58
4.25
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Internationality
4.67
3.79
3.80
Not rated
4.93
Win
4.50
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Student life
4.42
4.05
4.20
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4.74
Win
4.33
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Value
4.40
4.31
4.20
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4.75
Win
4.25
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Accommodation
3.65
3.60
3.00
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4.62
Win
4.50
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, knowledgeable professors
  • +Strong academic rigor and valuable skill development
  • +Welcoming environment with good campus facilities and opportunities
  • +Rigorous academics and top-tier professors
  • +Friendly, welcoming campus environment
  • +Practical learning and real-world application
  • +Supportive and helpful community of people
  • +Wide variety and flexibility of course selection
  • +Practical learning experiences and engaging instructors

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  • +Strong global network and personal growth
  • +Practical industry experience and diverse opportunities
  • +Supportive and engaging learning environment
  • +Experiential learning and business creation
  • +Industry leader insights and networking opportunities
  • +Diverse international environment and impactful outcomes

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor accommodation are common complaints.
  • -Location is inconvenient and perceived as unsafe at night.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is common.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Lack of effective communication and student support causes frustration.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and not preparing students for the future.
  • -Disorganized and unresponsive administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Unengaging and ineffective teaching methods.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university receives commendable feedback, with Internationality standing out as its strongest aspect, achieving a high rating. Student Life and Value also perform very well, indicating a positive experience and good return on investment for students. Conversely, Location and Accommodation are areas where the university is rated less favorably, suggesting potential for improvement in these particular domains.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Facilities** (4.66) and **Professors** (4.67), indicating a high-quality learning environment and academic staff. **Student Life** (4.05) and **Location** (4.52) also receive positive marks. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.60) and **Internationality** (3.79) represent areas for potential improvement, scoring lower than other evaluated aspects. The university also achieves a respectable rating for **Value** (4.31).

This institution excels in its physical environment and setting, with ratings of 4.6 for both Facilities and Location. Student Life and Value also score well at 4.2. Conversely, Accomodation presents a notable weakness, rated at 3. Professors and Internationality received moderate scores of 3.6 and 3.8 respectively.

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Exhibiting particularly strong performance, the university achieved its highest rating in Internationality, followed closely by Facilities and Student Life. Conversely, Location received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. Other well-regarded areas include Accomodation, Value, and Professors, all scoring well above average.

This institution garners strong overall evaluations, with location standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.67. Accommodations and internationality also received excellent scores of 4.5. Areas demonstrating solid performance include facilities and student life, both at 4.33, alongside value and professors, which are rated at 4.25.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.45 average rating from 49 reviews, ~94% of feedback is positive, praising knowledgeable professors, excellent financial support, and enriching academic environments. A small portion (~2%) noted location and accommodation concerns.

With an average rating of 4.19/5, ~93% of reviews are positive. Students highlight rigorous academics, top-tier professors, and a welcoming, practical learning environment. Minimal negative feedback exists.

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4/5. Students praise the helpful people, diverse course options, and engaging instructors. The university's location and project-based learning are also highlighted positively.

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With an average rating of 4.77/5 from 57 reviews, ~95% highlight positive experiences. Recurring themes include skill development and valuable internships. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4.4/5 from 5 reviews, students are highly satisfied. Recurring positive themes include practical, hands-on learning experiences and valuable networking opportunities. A minimal amount of feedback noted occasional scheduling issues with tutoring.

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Rating distribution
5★
55%
26%
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82%
60%
0%
4★
39%
66%
100%
0%
12%
20%
0%
3★
4%
7%
0%
0%
5%
20%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
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1★
2%
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Most useful review
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ESSEC BBA : It's worth it

Essec BBA is a well known program if you want to attend a business school. The teaching is qualitative as the teachers usually are reputed experts in their fields. As far as it concerns the campus, you cannot complain about the diversity and quality of high tech equipment or the comfortable auditoriums. Pretty much everything is made for you to feel at ease and evolve as an ESSEC student. One of the rare things I could point out is the school campus location which is pretty much isolated and a bit far from the centre of Paris, otherwise, you can take public transport, easy to use and practical for your everyday student life.

Transportation

There is an issue of overcrowding during peak hours such as before morning class and lunch time. This results in uncomfortable travelling experience for many students, it also becomes dangerous when the drivers make steep turns and brakes suddenly.

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Learning Hospitality by Living it

Choosing EHL was a very intentional decision for me. As an extroverted person passionate about hospitality, I wanted a university where service excellence is not only taught but truly practiced. EHL stood out because of its balance between academic rigor and hands-on experience. The AP (preparatory year) program had a big impact on me. Working in operational roles such as fine dining service, front office, pastry taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to perform under pressure. It gave me real confidence in guest interaction and teamwork. Academically, I especially enjoyed classes related to financial accounting and economics as they helped me better understand how people and businesses function together. EHL’s career support also made a real difference. The interview preparation and guidance helped me secure my Front Office internship at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was a major opportunity for me. What makes EHL distinctive is its international environment and high standards. You’re constantly surrounded by ambitious, driven students, which pushes me to grow both personally and professionally. My advice to future students is to fully embrace the operational experience; it builds resilience and professionalism that truly sets you apart.

Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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