Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour - UPPA vs SKEMA Business School vs IAE Pau - Bayonne vs Excelia Business School vs éklore-ed School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 186 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: CY Tech (5.00)
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour - UPPA: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 1/7 categories
IAE Pau - Bayonne: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
éklore-ed School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
CY Tech: wins 6/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Not rated
Read more reviews
0 reviews
×
La Rochelle, France
4.20
Read more reviews
42 reviews
×
Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Cergy, France
5.00
Top
Read more reviews
1 reviews
×
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Aix en Provence, France
Not rated
Read more reviews
0 reviews
×
Category ratings
Facilities
Not rated
4.22
Win
Not rated
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Location
Not rated
4.24
Not rated
4.31
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
Not rated
4.41
Not rated
4.02
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Internationality
Not rated
4.37
Not rated
4.38
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
Not rated
4.14
Not rated
4.37
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
Not rated
4.04
Not rated
4.04
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
Not rated
3.57
Not rated
3.59
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent reputation, internationality, and staff availability.
  • +Wide variety of majors offered.
  • +Good choice for students preferring a smaller, quieter city environment.
  • +Engaging faculty with practical industry insights
  • +Vibrant campus life and networking opportunities
  • +International exposure and diverse student community

Nothing to show

  • +Strong academic programs and quality teaching
  • +Excellent student support and career integration focus
  • +International environment and diverse student body

Nothing to show

  • +Accessible international policies
  • +Focus on scientific research development

Nothing to show

Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of support from staff cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Concerns exist regarding discriminatory practices and profit-driven focus over student well-being.
  • -Ineffective teaching faculty and an overwhelming, poorly structured academic program are criticized.

Nothing to show

  • -Mismatched course content to student expectations
  • -Lack of career support services like internships and apprenticeships
  • -Unprofessional training perceived as poor value for tuition cost

Nothing to show

  • -Lack of clear communication and organization from staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of engagement.

Nothing to show

Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this university received a rating of zero in all surveyed categories, indicating no discernible strengths or weaknesses in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, or value. The consistent lack of positive or negative feedback across all aspects suggests a neutral, undeveloped, or universally unmet standard across the board.

This university demonstrates a solid reputation across multiple facets, with particularly strong showings in its **Professors (4.41)** and **Internationality (4.37)**. Ratings for Facilities, Location, and Student Life are also commendable, all exceeding 4.0. The primary area for improvement identified is **Accomodation**, receiving the lowest score at 3.57, while Value also sits below the 4.0 mark.

Nothing to show

Assessing university performance reveals notable strengths in internationality, student life, and location, all scoring above 4.3. Internationality stands out as the highest-rated aspect. Conversely, accommodation presents a comparative weakness, with a rating of 3.59. Facilities, professors, and value also received solid scores in the low 4.0 range.

Nothing to show

This institution excels in several key areas, with professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all receiving perfect scores. Conversely, facilities appear to be a significant area for improvement, indicated by a rating of zero. The university presents a highly positive experience for its students in most aspects.

Nothing to show

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4/5 average rating and 100% positive feedback, UPPA is praised for its strong reputation, international appeal, and program variety. Staff professionalism is also highlighted.

With a 4.36 average rating, ~91% of 143 reviews are positive, highlighting enriching faculty, career support, and vibrant campus life. A small minority of ~2.8% experienced poor communication and organization.

Nothing to show

The vast majority of ~95% of university student reviews are positive, citing strong programs, quality teaching, and good career preparation. A small percentage (~5%) of feedback mentions programs not meeting expectations or concerns about training value relative to cost.

Nothing to show

This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a perfect 5/5 average rating. One review highlights its strong international policy and emphasis on scientific research development.

Nothing to show

Rating distribution
5★
0%
49%
0%
38%
0%
100%
0%
4★
100%
42%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%
3★
0%
6%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
1%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked

Nothing to show

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.

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close