Université de Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne - UJM vs emlyon business school vs IAE Lyon School of Management vs ESSCA School of Management vs Digital College

Side-by-side comparison from 86 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: emlyon business school (4.50)
Université de Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne - UJM: wins 0/7 categories
emlyon business school: wins 6/7 categories
IAE Lyon School of Management: wins 1/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Digital College: wins 0/7 categories
AMOS Sport Business School: wins 0/7 categories
EPSI l’école de l’ingénierie informatique: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Entrepreneurship
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Paris, France
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Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.15
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3.50
3.73
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Location
3.00
4.60
5.00
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4.14
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Professors
2.00
4.06
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3.50
3.90
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Internationality
2.00
4.60
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3.00
3.87
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Student life
2.00
4.25
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4.00
4.07
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Value
3.00
4.43
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4.00
3.70
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Accommodation
2.00
3.94
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3.00
3.37
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Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Practical and international programs with diverse students
  • +Valuable professional experience through internships and work-study
  • +Supportive environment for personal and professional development
  • +Small class sizes and ideal study conditions
  • +Diverse guest speakers from academic and entrepreneurial backgrounds
  • +Focus on innovative learning and support for student initiatives
  • +Strong marketing & business programs
  • +Excellent student support & community
  • +Diverse academic pathways & practical experience

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  • -Lack of practical value and shallow content in courses.
  • -Unfair and frustrating grading, especially for group projects.
  • -Disappointing professor engagement and program support.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources.
  • -Poor communication and administrative inefficiencies.
  • -Lack of support and irrelevant course content.
  • -Unprepared and unhelpful professors with poor communication.
  • -Irrelevant and outdated courses with a lack of student engagement.
  • -Significant administrative and organizational issues.

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Rating summary
What students say

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strength in its internationality and location, both scoring above 4.5. Student life and value also received positive marks, exceeding 4.2 and 4.4 respectively. However, accommodation presents as the weakest area, with the lowest rating of approximately 3.94. Facilities and professors also received solid, though slightly lower, scores in comparison.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its **Location**, achieving a perfect score, and a strong showing in **Student Life** with a 4. Its **Facilities** and **Professors** are rated moderately at 3.5. However, **Accomodation** and **Internationality** received the lowest scores, both at 3. Despite these areas for improvement, the university offers good **Value** at 4.

This institution presents a mixed picture in its evaluations. It shines brightest in **Location**, achieving a score of over 4.1, closely followed by **Student Life** at 4.07 and **Professors** at 3.9. Conversely, **Accomodation** is its least favored aspect, with a rating of 3.37. The university also garners solid marks in Internationality and Value.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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The vast majority of university students have a positive experience, highlighting academic rigor, practical learning, and international environments. A small fraction of reviews mention disappointment with course content and grading.

With an average rating of 4/5, student feedback is largely positive. Reviews highlight ideal study conditions, particularly within master programs, and a strong focus on entrepreneurial initiatives.

With ~87% positive feedback and an average rating of 3.93/5, students praise good knowledge transfer, specialization options, internship access, and vibrant campus life. A small portion of reviews mention unprepared professors and irrelevant courses.

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Rating distribution
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Well-rounded programme

Overall, I had a positive experience at ESSCA. The programme is well organized and provides a solid foundation in business and management. The courses were generally of good quality and covered a broad range of topics, helping students develop both academic knowledge and practical skills. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the international exchange during the third year. ESSCA has a good network of partner universities, and the opportunity to study abroad was a valuable part of the programme. Student life is also a real strength of the school. The associative environment is active and offers many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, meet new people, and gain additional experience. Like any programme, some courses were more engaging than others, but overall I found the experience enriching and would recommend it to students looking for a business school with a strong international dimension and a good balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

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