Université de La Rochelle vs EDHEC Business School vs Audencia Business School vs Clermont School of Business vs Excelia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 139 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Clermont School of Business (4.90)
Université de La Rochelle: wins 2/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Audencia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Clermont School of Business: wins 5/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
La Rochelle Tourism and Hospitality School: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: MSc in International Management & Business
Clermont-Ferrand, France
4.90
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Best programme: Bachelor in International Management
La Rochelle, France
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.20
3.85
4.35
Win
4.24
Not rated
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Location
4.00
3.73
4.00
4.39
Win
4.27
Not rated
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Professors
4.00
4.32
4.03
4.48
Win
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.50
4.41
4.29
4.78
Win
4.57
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.50
Win
4.14
3.93
4.43
4.34
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.00
4.05
4.16
4.48
Win
4.20
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
4.50
Win
3.14
3.47
4.15
3.74
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and passionate professors
  • +Relevant courses and learning opportunities
  • +Pleasant city and campus environment
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +Excellent professors, classes, and facilities.
  • +Diverse international student community and cultural immersion.
  • +Well-structured programs and ample opportunities for professional development and city exploration.
  • +Practical industry application and real-world expertise from professors.
  • +Diverse, international student community fostering multicultural experiences.
  • +Personalized academic journey with flexible course options.
  • +Supportive, approachable professors and strong emphasis on practical, real-world business applications.
  • +Diverse, international environment fostering personal growth and unforgettable shared experiences.
  • +Opportunities for teamwork, self-discovery, and engaging learning through case studies and projects.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Inflexible or irrelevant course content leads to student dissatisfaction.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.
  • -Lack of practical training and outdated facilities.
  • -Unresponsive professors and poor management.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and relevance to career preparation.
  • -Lack of substantial learning and qualified speakers.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from faculty are prevalent complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

With consistently strong scores across most aspects, the university excels in areas like Student Life, Accomodation, and Internationality, all earning a 4.5. Facilities, Professors, and Location are also well-regarded at 4. Its Value rating sits at 4, indicating a good return on investment, with no areas falling below this solid performance.

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.

Regarding its overall assessment, the institution performs best in **Internationality** (4.29) and **Value** (4.16). Professors also receive a high mark (4.03). The weakest area identified is **Accomodation** (3.47), though Facilities also scored relatively lower (3.85). Student Life and Location received solid ratings in the mid-range.

This university garners strong evaluations across multiple aspects. Its internationality stands out as a particular strength, receiving the highest rating. Student life and professors are also highly regarded. The weakest area identified is accommodation, which, while still rated positively, falls below the university's other strong categories.

This university garners an impressive average rating of 4.19. Its strongest areas are **Internationality** (4.57) and **Student Life** (4.34), indicating a vibrant and globally connected campus environment. **Facilities** (4.24) and **Location** (4.27) also score very well. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, receiving a rating of 3.74, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Two reviews show a positive sentiment (100%), with an average rating of 4/5. Students highlight relevant courses, engaging professors, and a good campus and city location.

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 4.19/5, roughly 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent classes, professors, and facilities. One negative review expressed disappointment with a lack of practical training and professor engagement.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (around 98%), with an average rating of 4.68/5. Students praise the high-quality teaching, professors' real-world expertise, and the diverse, international student community. One negative review cited a lack of job-ready skills and unqualified speakers.

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent professors, practical courses, and a strong international environment. Students appreciate teamwork opportunities and the school's ability to foster personal growth and unforgettable experiences.

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Rating distribution
5★
0%
39%
31%
76%
39%
0%
0%
4★
100%
52%
63%
24%
61%
0%
0%
3★
0%
9%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
6%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
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.

Focus on multicultural business management

I have been quite satisfied by the quality of teaching at Audencia. The lecturers and professors are knowledgeable and place an emphasis on professionalism and leveraging culture in business dealings.

"An International and Engaging Learning Experience

As a student, I’ve been impressed by the professionalism and expertise of the professors, who bring real-world experience into the classroom, making learning both relevant and practical. The student body is equally diverse, with classmates from all over the world, which creates a rich, multicultural environment that enhances the overall experience. The administration also supports this international mix, ensuring that students from different countries feel welcomed and well-supported throughout their studies.

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