emlyon business school vs EDHEC Business School vs ESSCA School of Management vs Sciences Po Saint-Germain vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
emlyon business school: wins 0/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Sciences Po Saint-Germain: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
Ecole Vatel Bordeaux: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: International Business
Saint-Germain-En-Laye, France
4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Bordeaux, France
4.50
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor Program “Operational Manager in International Hospitality” in English (3 years)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.20
3.50
4.33
4.56
Win
4.47
3.90
Location
4.66
3.73
4.21
3.00
4.78
5.00
Win
4.30
Professors
4.12
4.32
4.00
4.33
4.67
5.00
Win
4.70
Internationality
4.63
4.41
4.00
4.33
4.67
4.75
Win
4.30
Student life
4.30
4.14
4.15
3.00
4.00
4.73
Win
3.78
Value
4.49
4.05
3.79
4.33
4.00
4.63
Win
4.20
Accommodation
4.00
3.14
3.14
3.00
3.22
4.33
Win
3.78
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, international focus and diverse student body.
  • +Strong career support and professional experience opportunities.
  • +Diverse program options and personal project development.
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +Practical, real-world learning and professional connections
  • +International and diverse environment
  • +High-quality teaching and modern facilities
  • +International environment and diverse perspectives
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive faculty
  • +Small class sizes and administrative support
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Practical and hands-on learning
  • +Study abroad opportunities and international exposure
  • +Professional and passionate professors
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.
  • -Irrelevant courses and unqualified teachers.
  • -High cost for low value.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a concern.
  • -Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from staff are frustrating.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -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

This institution demonstrates a generally positive standing, with its strongest areas being **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.6. **Student Life** and **Value** also received high marks, around 4.3 and 4.49 respectively. The **Facilities** and **Professors** are rated well, in the low 4s. **Accomodation** appears to be the relatively weakest area, with a score of 4.

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 demonstrates strong performance in its **location** and **student life**, both receiving high marks. It also fares well in **professors** and **internationality**. Conversely, **accommodation** emerges as the weakest area, with the lowest rating. **Facilities** and **value** are rated moderately.

This institution garners excellent reviews for its **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all scoring a high 4.33. Conversely, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accomodation** received a more moderate rating of 3. This indicates a university excelling in academic and resource-driven aspects, while areas related to the surrounding environment and student experience present opportunities for improvement.

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.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

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

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~90% 4-5 stars) with an average rating of 4.53/5. Students praise the academic rigor, practical and international focus, and diverse student body.

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.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good experience with practical teaching, international environments, and valuable professional connections. A small portion (~7%) expressed concerns about course relevance and cost.

With an average rating of 4.67/5, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise the international program, high-quality professors, and opportunities for analytical thinking. The supportive environment and small class sizes are also frequently highlighted.

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.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

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★
63%
39%
29%
67%
67%
94%
50%
4★
27%
52%
43%
33%
33%
6%
50%
3★
10%
9%
21%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

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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.

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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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