McMaster University vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Humber College vs Lighthouse Labs vs Cape Breton University - CBU

Side-by-side comparison from 228 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
McMaster University: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Humber College: wins 0/7 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/7 categories
Cape Breton University - CBU: wins 0/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Hamilton, Canada
4.40
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85 reviews
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Best programme: Life Science
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
4.20
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Global Business and Management
Vancouver, Canada
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Business Analytics
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.56
Win
4.14
Not rated
4.05
Not rated
4.47
Location
4.13
4.78
Win
4.13
Not rated
3.45
Not rated
3.13
Professors
4.22
4.67
Win
4.08
Not rated
4.29
Not rated
4.27
Internationality
4.49
4.67
Win
4.17
Not rated
4.33
Not rated
3.87
Student life
4.16
4.00
3.87
Not rated
3.75
Not rated
4.20
Win
Value
4.38
4.00
4.04
Not rated
4.33
Not rated
4.67
Win
Accommodation
4.10
3.22
3.66
Not rated
3.76
Not rated
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and passionate professors
  • +Welcoming and diverse student community
  • +Engaging and versatile academic programs
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world career preparation
  • +Supportive and industry-experienced faculty
  • +Excellent balance of hands-on and theoretical learning

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  • +Knowledgeable, helpful professors invested in student success
  • +Supportive, close-knit community and diverse student body
  • +Hands-on learning experiences and smaller class sizes

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  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -The curriculum or teaching quality is frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication regarding important deadlines.
  • -Lack of support and understanding from professors and administration regarding student circumstances.
  • -Perceived disregard for student well-being and financial concerns.

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  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Lack of resources and support

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This university receives its highest marks in **Internationality**, boasting a rating of 4.49. Close behind is **Value** at 4.38, followed by **Facilities** and **Professors**, both scoring 4.22. The **Location** also performs well with a 4.13 rating. The **weakest area** of the university, though still strong, is **Accomodation** at 4.10. Overall, the institution presents a very positive picture.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other highly-rated categories include facilities, location, and professors, while student life and value also received favorable, though slightly lower, marks.

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This university demonstrates notable strengths in Internationality and Value, both receiving a high rating of 4.33. Professors are also highly regarded with a score of 4.29. Conversely, Location received the lowest rating at 3.45, suggesting it is the area with the most room for improvement. Other aspects like Facilities, Student Life, and Accommodations fall within a solid mid-range.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 90% of university reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive community, knowledgeable and passionate professors, and a positive academic experience. No negative feedback was reported.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Approximately 74% of reviews highlight practical, real-world learning and supportive, industry-experienced professors. A small portion (~3.1%) express dissatisfaction with administrative communication and professor understanding.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~90%), with students frequently praising knowledgeable and supportive professors and a positive, welcoming community. Learners appreciate hands-on experiences and smaller class sizes that foster a great learning environment. No negative feedback was provided.

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With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
53%
67%
41%
0%
38%
0%
47%
4★
36%
33%
41%
0%
52%
0%
47%
3★
11%
0%
15%
0%
10%
0%
7%
2★
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Combined Honors in Economics and Mathematics

Joining Mcmaster University is a wonderful experience. I personally have learned a lot. In addition, I really recommend and encourage students to join this school. University has a variety of courses.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

Highly Educational!

Truly, Humber College will always be an educational institute that I will recommend to family and friends. The reason for this is because they put students first, and hire professors who are professionals in the field they are teaching. I graduated from the Child and Youth Care program in 2018, and really appreciated the fact that my professors were Youth Workers themselves. This allowed me to gain field knowledge, and experienced education. Furthermore, the campus is clean, safe and full of fun activities year round. All in all, Humber College was a great experience for me from 2015-2018.

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