École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-La Villette - ENSAPLV vs SKEMA Business School vs Excelia Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Schiller International University

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-La Villette - ENSAPLV: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
Ecole des Ponts Business School: wins 1/7 categories
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.23
4.02
4.40
3.93
4.45
4.50
Win
Location
3.50
4.32
4.30
4.70
4.87
Win
4.83
4.60
Professors
4.50
4.37
3.91
4.60
4.53
4.91
Win
4.83
Internationality
3.50
4.43
4.30
4.60
4.87
Win
4.56
4.67
Student life
4.00
4.25
4.25
3.90
4.14
4.58
Win
4.50
Value
3.50
4.09
3.91
3.90
4.13
4.56
Win
4.17
Accommodation
3.00
3.70
3.66
3.00
3.62
4.29
Win
3.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +International experience and global perspective
  • +Strong academic foundation in specific fields
  • +Immersive project-based learning
  • +Practical skills and real-world business application
  • +International environment and diverse experiences
  • +Career development and professional growth
  • +Practical learning, internships, and experienced instructors.
  • +International exposure and multicultural environment.
  • +High-quality teaching and good course content.
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Helpful staff and organized curriculum
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
  • +Transformative personal and professional growth
  • +Practical, market-relevant skills for career advancement
  • +High-quality, competent faculty and engaging courses
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  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus upkeep are significant complaints.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 & management issues
  • -Poor communication and guidance
  • -Outdated facilities and teaching faculty
  • -Superficial academic content and lack of practical value.
  • -Ineffective career support, including internships and apprenticeships.
  • -Courses not aligning with student expectations or career goals.
  • -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 and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and career support limits student experience.
  • -Teaching quality varies and some courses lack depth.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of resources and support for students is a major concern.
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.

Across surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates robust strengths in **Internationality (4.43)** and **Professors (4.37)**. Student life, location, and facilities also received positive scores. However, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at **3.70**, suggesting potential room for improvement in that specific aspect. The overall value is also rated favorably at 4.09.

Performing exceptionally well, this university boasts its strongest ratings in **Location** (4.30) and **Internationality** (4.30), closely followed by **Student Life** (4.25). Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest score at 3.66, and **Professors** and **Value**, both rated at 3.91. The **Facilities** score stands at a respectable 4.02.

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 university is highly rated, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.87. **Professors** also receive strong marks at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.62. **Facilities** are also on the lower end at 3.93, though **Student Life** and **Value** are rated positively around 4.1.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

Overall, this university receives commendations across most aspects, with particularly high marks for its professors (4.83) and internationality (4.67). Facilities and student life also score well. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.33. Value for money is rated at a solid 4.17.

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.

With a 4.37/5 average rating from 175 reviews, approximately 97.7% of students provide positive feedback. Key highlights include practical skills, international opportunities, and professional development. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions poor management and organization.

With a 4.07/5 average, ~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting international opportunities, practical learning, and a multicultural environment. A small ~4.5% of feedback is negative, citing superficial course coverage and limited practical value.

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.

The university is highly praised for its diverse student body, rich learning experiences, and opportunities for personal and career growth. However, about 13% of reviews mention inconsistent teaching quality and administrative issues.

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

All 6 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight challenging and transformative experiences, career advancements, and high-quality courses and professors.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
50%
31%
60%
67%
66%
50%
4★
67%
41%
51%
40%
20%
34%
50%
3★
0%
7%
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
1%
3%
0%
13%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
1%
0%
0%
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Class of 2018, Int'l Business Administration

Studying at Skema Business School in Sophia Antipolis was a fantastic experience. The campus is modern and located in a wonderful tech hub. The professors bring real-world business experience to the classroom. I loved the multicultural environment and the group projects. Skema gave me great friends, a strong global network, and the right skills for my career.

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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.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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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