Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour - UPPA vs emlyon business school vs EDHEC Business School vs IAE Pau - Bayonne vs Excelia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 119 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: emlyon business school (4.50)
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour - UPPA: wins 0/7 categories
emlyon business school: wins 4/7 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 1/7 categories
IAE Pau - Bayonne: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 2/7 categories
éklore-ed School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
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Category ratings
Facilities
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4.22
4.20
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4.24
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Location
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4.66
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3.73
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4.27
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Professors
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4.12
4.32
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4.13
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Internationality
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4.63
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4.41
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4.57
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Student life
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4.30
4.14
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4.34
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Value
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4.49
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4.05
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4.20
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Accommodation
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4.00
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3.14
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3.74
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent reputation, internationality, and staff availability.
  • +Wide variety of majors offered.
  • +Good choice for students preferring a smaller, quieter city environment.
  • +Practical, international focus and diverse student body.
  • +Strong career support and professional experience opportunities.
  • +Diverse program options and personal project development.
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body

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  • +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 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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.

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  • -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

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 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.

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.

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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

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.

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 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.

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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★
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4★
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27%
52%
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3★
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10%
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1★
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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.

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