Université de Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne - UJM vs emlyon business school vs Burgundy School of Business vs ESDES School of Management vs ESSCA School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 88 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
Burgundy School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
ESDES School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
INSEEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole de Management IFAG: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Business
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.22
Win
3.43
Not rated
3.54
3.43
2.00
Location
3.00
4.66
Win
4.38
Not rated
4.15
4.64
3.00
Professors
2.00
4.12
4.13
Win
Not rated
4.00
3.86
4.00
Internationality
2.00
4.63
Win
3.75
Not rated
3.92
4.50
4.00
Student life
2.00
4.30
Win
4.13
Not rated
4.15
4.07
3.00
Value
3.00
4.49
Win
3.63
Not rated
3.77
3.64
3.00
Accommodation
2.00
4.00
Win
3.38
Not rated
3.31
2.50
1.00
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Practical, international focus and diverse student body.
  • +Strong career support and professional experience opportunities.
  • +Diverse program options and personal project development.
  • +Engaging and high-quality programs with experienced professors.
  • +Convenient and pleasant location with good infrastructure.
  • +International diversity and friendly atmosphere.

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  • +Practical, real-world teaching and international exposure
  • +Supportive staff and engaging learning environment
  • +High-quality programs and diverse student body
  • +Practical, group-focused learning and professional initiation.
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive faculty mentorship.
  • +Strong professional network and vibrant student life.

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Cons

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Inadequate return on investment for the high tuition fees.
  • -Poor organizational structure hinders professors.
  • -Insufficient career services and limited networking opportunities.

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  • -Irrelevant course content and unqualified instructors.
  • -High tuition fees for perceived poor value.
  • -Lack of student motivation and academic focus.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Lack of student support and responsiveness from administration.
  • -Uninspiring curriculum and teaching methods.

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Rating summary
What students say

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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 experiences at this institution are generally well-regarded, with the location standing out as a particular strength. Professors and student life also received very positive feedback. However, areas such as facilities and accommodation represent opportunities for improvement, scoring notably lower than other aspects. Internationality and value for money fall within the mid-range of assessments.

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This institution shows excellent strengths in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving high scores of 4.15. **Professors** also garnered a perfect 4. **Facilities**, with a score of 3.54, and **Value** at 3.77, are respectable. The **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.31. **Internationality** is also a strong point, rated at 3.92.

This university demonstrates notable strengths in its **Location**, receiving a high rating of 4.64. **Student Life** and **Internationality** are also well-regarded. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score of 2.5. Other aspects like **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Value** fall within a moderate to good range.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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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.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising location, program quality, and experiential learning. ~13% are negative, citing cost-effectiveness and facility issues. The average rating is 3.63/5.

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Most reviews (around 70%) highlight practical teaching, an international environment, and good quality staff/students. A small percentage (about 7.7%) express dissatisfaction with course relevance and teacher quality.

Most student feedback is positive (~63% 4-5 stars), highlighting excellent pedagogy, practical experiences, and supportive staff. The average rating is 3.81/5, with no negative reviews.

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Rating distribution
5★
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63%
25%
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23%
21%
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4★
0%
27%
38%
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46%
50%
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3★
100%
10%
25%
0%
23%
43%
100%
2★
0%
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0%
8%
0%
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1★
0%
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13%
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Just a big NO-NO

As an international student attending the MBA WINE AND SPIRITS BUSINESS program and spending 32 thousand euros (besides the need of quitting my job, move, find an accommodation and change lifestyle) I would say that the school is worth less then half of what it costs. The only good aspects of it are the big students’ communities, the commitment of the international office and the quality of some teachers who cannot really give their best because they’re hampered by the strict organisation of the school programs. Administration, services and the overall school organisation are really below expectations and the educational level is just average despite the cost and the “reputation”. Everyone (classmates, other international students and french ones from all courses and years) complained about the fact that “the school used to be a good one, but now is just bad”!

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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.

Learning in a practical way

This university has a lot of qualities such as adapting to students in order to optimize learning, and the desire to confront the student as quickly as possible with the world of work. On the other hand, I would criticize this school for poorly disseminated information and a gloomy community life.

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