emlyon business school vs Istituto Marangoni vs ESSCA School of Management vs Donghua University vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 80 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: TETR College of Business (5.00)
emlyon business school: wins 0/4 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 0/4 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/4 categories
Donghua University: wins 0/4 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/4 categories
ESEUNE Business School: wins 0/4 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 2/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
Best programme: International Business
Shanghai, China
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Business Economics
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Not rated
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0 reviews
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New York City, United States
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
3.33
3.58
4.50
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.50
Location
4.66
4.67
4.08
4.50
4.78
Win
Not rated
4.50
Professors
4.12
4.33
4.00
4.50
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.63
4.67
4.00
5.00
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Student life
4.30
3.67
4.17
5.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Value
4.49
4.33
3.67
4.50
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.00
4.00
3.25
4.50
3.22
Not rated
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, international focus and diverse student body.
  • +Strong career support and professional experience opportunities.
  • +Diverse program options and personal project development.
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable learning experiences
  • +Practical, experiential learning with real-world application.
  • +Strong international focus, diversity, and global opportunities.
  • +Supportive faculty and high-quality teaching.
  • +Diverse and inclusive international environment
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and real-world experience
  • +Supportive professors and ample opportunities
  • +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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  • +Experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • +Direct access to industry leaders (CXOs, CEOs)
  • +Valuable networking and lifelong friendships
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.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are significant problems.
  • -Expensive tuition for irrelevant courses and unqualified instructors.
  • -Lack of student motivation and engagement in academics.
  • -Poor administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching and irrelevant curriculum.
  • -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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  • -Administrative and management issues are a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from the institution are frequently mentioned.
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.

This institution shines particularly brightly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving excellent scores. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out as strong points. Conversely, the **Facilities** represent the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** fall in the mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement but also solid performance.

This institution garners particularly high marks for Student Life, averaging over 4.16, with Location also scoring well at 4.08. Professors and Internationality are also rated positively at a solid 4.0. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, receiving a 3.25 rating, while Facilities and Value are mid-range.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks, particularly excelling in Student Life and Internationality, both earning a perfect 5.0. Facilities, Professors, Location, Accomodation, and Value are also rated very favorably at 4.5. The university demonstrates a robust offering across all evaluated aspects, with no areas falling below an outstanding level.

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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Across a range of metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strengths, particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and overall Value, all receiving perfect scores. Location, Facilities, and Accommodations also stand out with high ratings. While no specific area received a low score, the consistency across the board suggests a well-rounded institution with particularly strong offerings in teaching quality and student experience.

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 3.67 average rating, positive feedback (~33%) highlights fashion business opportunities and inspiring teachers. No negative reviews were provided.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising practical and international teaching, supportive staff, and a great environment. One review (around 8%) expressed dissatisfaction with course relevance and teaching quality.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise its diverse and inclusive environment, supportive professors, and ample practical experience opportunities. Negative reviews are negligible.

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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All three reviews are highly positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight real-world business experience, including product development and profit generation, and valuable learning from industry leaders. They also praise opportunities for international collaboration and lifelong friendships.

Rating distribution
5★
63%
33%
25%
50%
67%
0%
100%
4★
27%
0%
42%
50%
33%
0%
0%
3★
10%
67%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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Educational content

I like a lot of it but I feel like the subject teaches us the same every time. There should be more diversity in our contents and make us work more in groups and do more exercises in class, in order words the classes should be more dynamic

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.

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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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