University of Toronto - UofT vs Algonquin College vs Georgian College vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs ABC Business Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 433 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
Algonquin College: wins 0/7 categories
Georgian College: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 2/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Ottawa, Canada
4.20
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Best programme: Aeronautics and Space Technology
Barrie, Canada
4.10
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33 reviews
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Best programme: Business
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
Not rated
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Best programme: Accounting
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.19
4.10
3.97
4.56
Win
Not rated
3.88
4.47
Location
4.37
4.25
4.03
4.78
Win
Not rated
4.71
3.13
Professors
4.14
4.22
3.94
4.67
Not rated
4.88
Win
4.27
Internationality
4.42
3.98
4.06
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.38
3.87
Student life
3.80
3.89
4.13
4.00
Not rated
4.25
Win
4.20
Value
4.24
4.28
4.15
4.00
Not rated
4.25
4.67
Win
Accommodation
3.84
3.74
3.77
3.22
Not rated
3.13
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class professors and strong academic programs
  • +Excellent networking opportunities and diverse perspectives
  • +Vibrant campus life and sense of community
  • +Practical, real-world relevant courses
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Modern facilities and student support
  • +Engaging, practical programs with real-world application
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty with industry knowledge
  • +Accessible student services and a welcoming campus environment
  • +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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  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues lead to understaffed services and long wait times.
  • -Outdated curriculum and teaching methods prioritize memorization over actual learning and offer limited career opportunities.
  • -The competitive environment strains student wellness and provides insufficient resources for diverse student needs.
  • -Students dislike excessive fees and lack of value for money.
  • -The college struggles with ineffective online learning and unprepared faculty.
  • -Administrative and departmental support is often unhelpful and inflexible.
  • -Outdated curriculum and irrelevant tech stacks.
  • -Uncaring, unprepared, or rude professors.
  • -Poor co-op support and job placement.
  • -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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  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is often described as irrelevant or not engaging.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows a strong performance in several key areas, notably Internationality, which received the highest rating. Location and Value also scored very well. Conversely, Student Life emerged as the weakest area, with a rating lower than other aspects. Facilities, Professors, and Accomodation fall in the middle range, indicating a generally positive but not outstanding performance in these categories.

Overall, the university receives strong evaluations, with its **Value** being the highest rated aspect at 4.28. **Professors** and **Location** also score very well. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories at 3.74, indicating room for improvement in this area. Student Life and Facilities also fall slightly below the highest-rated metrics.

Overall, the university scores well across various aspects. Student Life stands out as the strongest area, closely followed by Value and Internationality. Accomodation received the lowest rating, indicating it is the weakest area surveyed. Facilities and Professors also scored slightly lower than the overall average.

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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A consistently positive assessment emerges for this institution, with its **Professors** earning an exceptional 4.875. **Location** and **Internationality** also score highly, reflecting strengths in these aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.125, indicating an area for potential improvement, while **Facilities** are rated moderately. Student life and value perceptions are solid.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~83% of reviews are positive, praising world-class professors, research focus, networking, and diverse perspectives. A small ~1.6% of feedback expresses concerns about student services, teaching quality, and career opportunities.

The vast majority of ~95% of reviews are positive, highlighting well-structured, practical courses, supportive instructors, and useful skill development. A small minority (~5%) mentioned concerns about cost, online learning effectiveness, and administrative coordination.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, praising helpful professors and engaging, practical learning. A small percentage of negative feedback highlights outdated curricula and unsupportive co-op.

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 4.5/5, ~88% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, career-oriented programs and experienced, helpful instructors. No negative feedback was provided.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
37%
32%
33%
67%
0%
63%
47%
4★
48%
58%
58%
33%
0%
25%
47%
3★
13%
5%
3%
0%
0%
13%
7%
2★
1%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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PhD Psyc

The program itself is great and really prepares you for an academic career, but the quality of the supervisors varies a lot. Some people in the department are excellent and enjoy empowering their students, but the majority of profs make you feel like they're doing you a favour by giving you their time of day/guidance. Might be an issue exclusively with this department, but still. And the campus is cool! Great cheap eats around. Shout out to El Rey for when you want to splurge a bit and get some awesome tacos!

Multicultural Workspace

As an international student, I had a great experience studying at Algonquin University. The faculty and staff were incredibly supportive and made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived on campus. The university also provided me with numerous resources to help me adjust to life in a new country, such as language classes and cultural events. The quality of education at Algonquin University is exceptional, and I found the courses to be challenging yet engaging. The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and I appreciated the practical, hands-on approach to learning. The campus itself is beautiful and well-maintained, with modern facilities and a wide range of amenities. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and meet other students, which helped me feel more connected to the university community. Overall, I would highly recommend Algonquin University to any international student looking for a top-notch education and a supportive, welcoming environment.

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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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