Université Savoie Mont Blanc - USMB vs emlyon business school vs SKEMA Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs IPAC

Side-by-side comparison from 234 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Université Savoie Mont Blanc - USMB: wins 0/6 categories
emlyon business school: wins 0/6 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/6 categories
IPAC: wins 4/6 categories
Ecole des Ponts Business School: wins 1/6 categories
Ecole Vatel Bordeaux: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
4.60
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3.50
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Best programme: BBA International Business
Best programme: AI in Project Management
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Best programme: Bachelor Program “Operational Manager in International Hospitality” in English (3 years)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.73
4.15
4.22
4.40
Win
4.00
4.33
3.90
Location
4.69
4.61
4.25
4.70
5.00
Win
4.50
4.30
Professors
3.69
4.06
4.41
4.60
3.50
4.80
Win
4.70
Internationality
3.70
4.60
4.39
4.60
3.50
4.60
4.30
Student life
3.83
4.27
4.14
3.90
5.00
Win
4.33
3.78
Value
3.84
4.42
4.06
3.90
4.50
Win
4.00
4.20
Accommodation
3.84
3.96
3.59
3.00
5.00
Win
3.00
3.78
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent teaching and supportive staff
  • +Beautiful, natural, and peaceful setting
  • +Diverse courses and international environment
  • +Practical, international, and balanced academic/professional programs.
  • +Diverse student body and global environment.
  • +Ample opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • +Excellent professors and practical, engaging courses
  • +Diverse international environment and strong friendships
  • +Extensive clubs, activities, and career development opportunities
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Excellent and helpful online classes and lectures
  • +Beautiful campus and vibrant student life
  • +Strong academic reputation and international recognition
  • +Strong career advancement and market-relevant skills.
  • +High-quality faculty and engaging curriculum.
  • +Welcoming community and supportive staff.
  • +Practical and hands-on learning
  • +Study abroad opportunities and international exposure
  • +Professional and passionate professors
Cons
  • -Unprofessional professors and poor management of academic programs.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of adequate resources for students.
  • -Limited career support and unclear future prospects after graduation.
  • -Learning was perceived as lacking depth and practical value.
  • -Frustrating and unfair grading systems, especially for group work, were common complaints.
  • -Program management and communication were seen as inadequate.
  • -Administrative and management issues negatively impact student experience.
  • -Poor communication and guidance hinder academic and career progression.
  • -Perceived focus on profit over student well-being and educational quality.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are common complaints.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and insufficient support are problematic.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are prevalent.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder academic progress.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency from instructors and the university is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

Campus evaluation indicates a strong performance in location, achieving the highest rating. Other well-regarded aspects include accommodation and value, both scoring close to 3.84. Student life and internationality also received solid marks. The weakest area appears to be professors, with a rating of 3.69, though facilities are only slightly higher.

This institution performs exceptionally well in several key areas. Its location and internationality are standout features, receiving the highest scores. Student life and value are also strong points, indicating a positive overall experience. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, which, while still rated moderately, falls below other categories. Facilities and professors also received solid, though not exceptional, scores.

This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly for its **Professors** (4.41) and **Internationality** (4.39). **Facilities** (4.22) and **Location** (4.25) also receive strong scores. **Student Life** (4.14) and **Value** (4.06) are rated favorably. The **Accomodation** (3.59) stands out as the lowest-rated aspect, though still a moderate score.

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.

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for Location, Student Life, and Accomodation. Facilities and Value also received strong marks. Professors and Internationality were rated well, though they represent the areas with slightly lower, yet still positive, scores compared to the university's standout features.

This university garners exceptional scores in academic and social aspects, with Professors receiving a near-perfect 4.8 and Internationality a strong 4.6. Facilities and Student Life are also well-regarded at 4.33. Location and Value are solid at 4.5 and 4 respectively. However, Accomodation stands out as a weaker area, scoring a significantly lower 3.

Across various aspects, this institution demonstrates a strong academic reputation. Professors are exceptionally rated at 4.7, with location and internationality also scoring highly at 4.3. Student life and accommodation are similarly rated at approximately 3.78, while facilities present the weakest area with a score of 3.9. Overall, the university offers good value at 4.2.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~90% of reviews are positive, praising the beautiful natural setting and excellent teaching. ~10% of feedback notes unprofessional professors and administrative delays.

Approximately 98% of reviews are positive, praising the academic rigor, practical focus, international environment, and career support. A small amount of feedback noted disappointing learning experiences and unfair grading.

With a 4.36 average rating, ~97.3% of reviews are positive, praising interactive classes, supportive faculty, and diverse international experiences. The remaining ~2.7% express concerns about management, communication, and program organization.

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 3.5/5, positive feedback (~50%) highlights excellent online classes and a great learning environment. Negative feedback is negligible, representing ~0% of the total.

With 100% positive sentiment, student reviews highlight strong career advancement and valuable skills gained. Frequent themes include high-quality courses, competent professors, and practical relevance. Some students desired stronger post-graduation support and a more engaged alumni network.

All ten reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight practical, dynamic classes, passionate professors, and beneficial study abroad programs that enhance skills and career prospects. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
20%
62%
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4★
70%
27%
42%
40%
50%
60%
50%
3★
0%
10%
6%
0%
50%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
10%
2%
1%
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.

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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Valuable networking

I found a tight-knit community at Ecole Vatel, with valuable networking and experiential learning opportunities. The intimate setting allows professors to tailor their guidance, equipping students with applicable knowledge and skills. This personalized approach motivated me to reach my full potential and feel better about transitioning into the workforce.

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