École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-La Villette - ENSAPLV vs SKEMA Business School vs EDHEC Business School vs ESSCA School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-La Villette - ENSAPLV: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
École des Ponts Business School: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Paris, France
4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.21
4.20
3.50
4.50
Win
4.47
Not rated
Location
3.50
4.25
3.73
3.67
4.75
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.50
4.42
4.32
4.50
4.63
5.00
Win
Not rated
Internationality
3.50
4.36
4.41
4.50
4.63
4.75
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.00
4.11
4.14
4.33
3.88
4.73
Win
Not rated
Value
3.50
4.03
4.05
4.33
4.13
4.63
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.00
3.57
3.14
2.83
3.00
4.33
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +International experience and global perspective
  • +Strong academic foundation in specific fields
  • +Immersive project-based learning
  • +strong international exposure & opportunities
  • +practical and relevant program curriculum & skills
  • +valuable alumni network & career support
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +International focus and diverse programs
  • +Experiential learning and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive professors and student community
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience

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Cons
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus upkeep are significant complaints.
  • -Lack of transparency and unclear communication are recurring problems.
  • -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.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching and curriculum concerns are common complaints.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

With a strong showing in academics, the university received high marks for its professors (4.5). Student life and facilities also scored well at 4. The institution's weakest areas are accommodation and internationality, both rated at 3. Location and value received moderate scores of 3.5, contributing to a generally positive but varied evaluation.

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.

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.

The university demonstrates considerable strengths, notably in its **Professors** and **Internationality**, both earning a high rating of 4.5. **Student Life** and **Value** also score very well at 4.33. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the weakest area with a rating of 2.83. **Facilities** are rated at 3.5, and **Location** at 3.67, indicating room for improvement in these aspects.

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 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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students highlight immersive international and cross-cultural experiences, along with a strong academic foundation in technology, management, and architecture.

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.

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.

With an average rating of 4.17/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% are positive, highlighting international focus, experiential learning, and networking. Some note demanding workloads.

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.

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

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Rating distribution
5★
33%
49%
39%
33%
63%
94%
0%
4★
67%
42%
52%
50%
38%
6%
0%
3★
0%
7%
9%
17%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
2%
0%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
2%
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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.

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.

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.

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