Université Paris Descartes vs IÉSEG School of Management vs SKEMA Business School vs EDHEC Business School vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
Université Paris Descartes: wins 1/7 categories
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Ecole des Ponts Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Biochemistry
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
4.70
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.09
4.21
4.20
4.00
4.56
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Not rated
Location
3.60
4.29
4.25
3.73
3.57
4.78
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.20
4.28
4.41
4.32
4.00
4.67
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Not rated
Internationality
4.00
4.55
4.36
4.41
4.14
4.67
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Not rated
Student life
3.20
4.25
Win
4.11
4.14
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.40
Win
4.31
4.04
4.05
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.20
3.78
Win
3.58
3.14
3.50
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Welcoming and supportive community
  • +High-quality, engaging professors
  • +Excellent free facilities and resources
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international community and global opportunities
  • +Supportive professors and active student associations
  • +Strong academic programmes with practical application
  • +Excellent opportunities for skill development and networking
  • +Valuable international exposure and alumni support
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +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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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency are recurring problems.
  • -Last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Teaching faculty and their perceived focus on profit over education are criticized.
  • -Guidance for career goals and clarity on doubts are lacking.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -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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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives high marks for its **value (4.4)** and **professors (4.2)**, alongside excellent **facilities** and **internationality** (both 4). However, **student life** and **accommodation** are identified as areas for potential improvement, each receiving a rating of 3.2. The **location** is rated moderately at 3.6.

This university receives high marks across most categories, particularly excelling in **Internationality** (4.55). **Location** (4.29), **Student Life** (4.25), and **Value** (4.31) also demonstrate considerable strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.78) stands out as the weakest area among the assessed aspects, while **Facilities** (4.09) received a solid, yet comparatively lower, rating.

This university demonstrates particularly strong performance in its **Professors** (4.41), **Internationality** (4.36), and **Location** (4.25). **Facilities** (4.21) and **Student Life** (4.11) also receive favorable scores. However, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating of 3.58, while **Value** sits at 4.04.

Academic and student experience aspects generally receive positive marks, with **Internationality** standing out as the strongest area with a rating of 4.41. Professors and Facilities are also highly rated. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the weakest area at 3.14, indicating room for improvement in this regard. Location and Student Life are moderately rated, suggesting a solid but not exceptional experience in those domains.

This institution performs well across most aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, and Value also receive high marks. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored the lowest, and Accomodation. Student life and the overall value proposition are rated solidly in the mid-to-high range.

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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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, approximately 80% of feedback is positive. Students praise the welcoming and supportive environment, kind professors, and excellent facilities. A minor point noted is the school's location.

With a 4.38/5 average, ~99% of reviews are positive, praising interesting classes, international experiences, and practical preparation for work. A minimal 0.8% of feedback is negative, citing some course content and last-minute changes.

Over 91% of reviews are positive, highlighting student associations, international opportunities, and practical skills for careers. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with management, communication, and course organization.

With a 4.24/5 average, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting intense courses, strong alumni networks, and excellent career services. A small percentage of feedback mentioned high tuition fees.

Most reviews (approximately 71%) highlight a positive learning atmosphere, inspiring professors, and valuable international experiences. A small amount of feedback (around 14%) suggests mediocrity and a focus on profit. The average rating is 3.86/5.

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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Rating distribution
5★
40%
49%
49%
39%
43%
67%
0%
4★
40%
44%
42%
52%
29%
33%
0%
3★
20%
9%
7%
9%
14%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
1%
0%
14%
0%
0%
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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.

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.

Enriching Experience

I absolutely love everything about EDHEC, beginning from the pedagogy to the atmosphere it provides to the students (especially international) on campus. The extracurricular activities like sports, associations are very helpful. Also, the career service provided is top-notch. Therefore, I would call it an enriching experience so far.

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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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