American University of Beirut vs American University of Science and Technology - AUST vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Beirut Arab University - BAU vs Notre Dame University Louaize - NDU

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Haigazian University (5.00)
American University of Beirut: wins 0/7 categories
American University of Science and Technology - AUST: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Beirut Arab University - BAU: wins 0/7 categories
Notre Dame University Louaize - NDU: wins 3/7 categories
Haigazian University: wins 2/7 categories
Université La Sagesse - Uls: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Accounting and Management
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Beirut, Lebanon
5.00
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Best programme: Applied Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
3.75
4.40
3.50
4.75
Win
4.00
Not rated
Location
4.56
4.25
4.70
3.50
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.24
5.00
Win
4.60
3.83
4.50
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.13
4.25
4.60
Win
3.17
4.25
4.00
Not rated
Student life
4.40
4.25
3.90
3.50
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.07
4.75
3.90
3.67
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.86
3.25
3.00
3.17
4.75
Win
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality faculty and rigorous academic programs
  • +Supportive student services and strong community atmosphere
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Supportive and caring faculty
  • +Comprehensive and diverse course offerings
  • +Positive and friendly learning environment
  • +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 course offerings and professional faculty
  • +Well-maintained campus facilities and vibrant academic atmosphere
  • +Positive post-graduation reputation
  • +Excellent academic programs and faculty support
  • +Supportive and accessible campus environment
  • +Career preparation and guidance
  • +academic excellence & dedicated faculty
  • +vibrant learning environment & community engagement
  • +promotion of cultural awareness & critical thinking

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unresponsive faculty create a negative experience.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring complaint.
  • -Negative feedback points to unsupportive or ineffective teaching.
  • -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.
  • -Poor teaching quality and irrelevant curriculum.
  • -Negative learning environment and lack of practical application.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of maintenance.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum.
  • -Poor administrative support and communication.
  • -Overcrowded classes and limited resources hinder learning.
  • -Inflexible academic policies and unresponsive administrative staff cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern technology detract from the educational experience.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university performs exceptionally well in its location, earning a high rating of 4.56. Student life and professors also receive strong scores, indicating positive experiences in these areas. Accommodation stands out as the weakest point, with a rating of 3.86, while other aspects like facilities, internationality, and value fall within a solid range.

This institution excels notably in its teaching quality, boasting a perfect score for professors, and also earns high marks for its vibrant student life, international presence, and desirable location. The value proposition is also exceptionally strong. Conversely, accommodation and facilities represent the areas with the lowest ratings, indicating room for improvement in these aspects of the university experience.

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.

An assessment of the university reveals a generally positive picture, with notable strengths in its academic staff. Professors received the highest rating at 3.83. Areas such as facilities, location, and student life are rated at a solid 3.5. Conversely, accommodation and internationality present as areas for potential improvement, both scoring 3.17. The overall value of the education is also well-regarded at 3.67.

This institution demonstrates a well-rounded profile, with student life receiving the highest possible score of 5.0. Facilities and accommodation also stand out with excellent ratings of 4.75. Conversely, internationality is the weakest area, scoring 4.25, though still a strong performance. Professors, location, and value all achieve a solid 4.5.

This institution garners excellent scores in several key areas, notably achieving a perfect rating for its **location** and strong marks for **value** and **professors**. While student life and facilities are also well-regarded, the **accommodation** rating stands as the weakest aspect, suggesting potential for improvement in that specific domain. Overall, the university presents a compelling proposition, particularly for those prioritizing accessibility and affordability.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~85% of feedback being positive, students praise the high-quality education and supportive professors. They also appreciate the engaging campus life and comprehensive curriculum. There is virtually no negative feedback.

All four reviews are highly positive, averaging 4.75/5 stars. Recurring themes highlight a dynamic, supportive learning environment, excellent and caring faculty, and a unique, friendly student life. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

With an average rating of 3.17/5 from 6 reviews, roughly 67% of feedback is positive, praising professional faculty and diverse course offerings. About 17% of reviews are negative, citing poor lecture quality and a lack of practical application.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise academic excellence, helpful faculty, and a supportive learning environment. There are no reported negative reviews.

With one review, the average rating is a perfect 5/5. This sole feedback is highly favorable, appreciating academic excellence, diversity, and a vibrant learning environment.

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Rating distribution
5★
48%
75%
60%
17%
50%
100%
0%
4★
37%
25%
40%
17%
50%
0%
0%
3★
15%
0%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
17%
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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