Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas vs SKEMA Business School vs Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG vs International School of Management vs Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas: wins 1/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG: wins 0/7 categories
International School of Management: wins 4/7 categories
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Centro Universitário Facol - FACOL: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Economics
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Administration and Social Policy
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: School of Engineering/Technology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.67
Win
4.21
4.17
4.64
3.67
4.50
4.00
Location
4.50
4.25
4.33
4.64
4.67
4.75
5.00
Win
Professors
4.50
4.42
4.17
4.82
Win
4.33
4.63
4.00
Internationality
4.17
4.36
3.83
4.82
Win
3.00
4.63
2.00
Student life
4.40
4.11
3.83
4.50
Win
4.33
3.88
4.00
Value
4.50
4.03
4.50
4.73
5.00
Win
4.13
4.00
Accommodation
4.20
3.57
3.00
4.64
Win
2.67
3.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and comprehensive curriculum
  • +Strong market preparation and multicultural insights
  • +Good infrastructure and organized institution
  • +strong international exposure & opportunities
  • +practical and relevant program curriculum & skills
  • +valuable alumni network & career support
  • +Excellent teaching quality and demanding preparation for the job market.
  • +Inspiring and supportive professors with high academic standards.
  • +Top-notch research and outstanding facilities/labs.
  • +Expert professors and quality cohorts
  • +Flexible learning and personalized support
  • +Global exposure and networking opportunities
  • +Good professors and STEM labs
  • +Affordable food options
  • +Free education
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.
  • +Excellent professors and good classes
  • +Valuable academic programs with new course additions
  • +Desire for more practical learning experiences
Cons
  • -Overcrowded and outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of communication from administration and disorganized management.
  • -Limited course offerings and outdated curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Perceived focus on profit over student welfare, with concerns about teaching quality and discrimination.
  • -Ineffective career guidance and support for students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Inflexible and unclear course structures lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are common complaints.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in disrepair.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a common problem.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution scores particularly well in its **facilities**, achieving an impressive 4.67. **Professors**, **location**, and **value** also stand out with strong marks of 4.5. The **student life** is rated positively at 4.4. Among the surveyed areas, **internationality** at 4.17 and **accommodation** at 4.2 received the lowest, though still respectable, scores.

A comprehensive assessment reveals a university with distinct strengths and areas for improvement. Professors and internationality stand out as particularly strong aspects, receiving high marks. Student life and facilities are also rated positively. However, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, with a noticeably lower score compared to other metrics. Value for money is also a solid, though not exceptional, performer in this rating overview.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its value proposition and location, both receiving high marks. Student life and internationality also score well, indicating a positive and globally engaged campus environment. Conversely, accommodation appears to be the weakest area, with a considerably lower rating compared to other aspects. Facilities and professors are rated solidly in the mid-range.

This institution garners exceptional praise, particularly for its professors and international student experience, both scoring a near-perfect 4.82. Facilities, location, and accommodation also received strong marks around 4.64. Student life earned a solid 4.5, while value was rated a commendable 4.73. The university's weakest area, though still strong, is student life.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in several key areas. The location and student life both receive outstanding marks, complemented by a perfect score for value. Professors are also highly regarded, contributing to a positive academic experience. However, accommodation presents a notable weakness, with a significantly lower rating. Facilities are rated moderately, and internationality falls within an average range.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly excelling in its **Location**, earning a perfect score. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Accommodations all receive commendable ratings of 4, indicating solid performance in these key areas. However, a notable area for improvement lies in **Internationality**, which received a rating of 2. Overall, the university offers good value, reflected in its 4-star rating for that aspect.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.29/5, ~71% of feedback is positive, praising excellent professors, good infrastructure, and comprehensive programs. A small portion of feedback noted minor imperfections in technological features and graduation program structure.

Around 97% of reviews are positive, praising international opportunities, practical curriculum, and helpful alumni networks. A small percentage (around 3%) cite issues with management, communication, and organization.

Students highly praise the university's demanding yet effective preparation for the job market, excellent professors, and strong research. The campus and facilities are noted as magnificent and beautiful. Negative feedback is minimal.

All 11 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.64/5. Students praise the high quality of professors, impressive and diverse student cohorts, and flexible learning options. The curriculum is described as relevant and contemporary, fostering significant personal and career growth.

All feedback is positive, with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Students highlight good professors and labs, as well as affordable food options. Some infrastructure and course content could be improved.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

With a 4/5 average rating from one review, student feedback is highly positive (~100%). The reviewer highlighted excellent professors and good classes, with a minor suggestion for more practical studies.

Rating distribution
5★
57%
49%
75%
64%
0%
63%
0%
4★
14%
42%
0%
36%
100%
38%
100%
3★
29%
7%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

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Just starting and very happy

I am just starting my PhD journey and I could not be happier with my choice in ISM. Amazing experience with quality professors AND impressive cohorts. Working full-time, this educational focus would not be feasible if I was not able to be flexible as to when and where I take my classes. It is a tough, long, and robust path that requires focus, but the team at ISM is truly the best. They help navigate the way that will work best for you and not put you in a 'one way fits all' situation to accomplish this massive step. I wanted a global education that was through a recognized, accredited, and respected school and ISM has not just been that, but so much more.

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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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