University of Toronto - UofT vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs General Assembly vs Lighthouse Labs vs University of Regina

Side-by-side comparison from 367 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: General Assembly (5.00)
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
General Assembly: wins 4/7 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/7 categories
University of Regina: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 1/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
New York City, United States
5.00
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Best programme: Marketing
Vancouver, Canada
Not rated
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Accounting
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.56
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.46
3.88
4.47
Location
4.38
4.78
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.09
4.71
3.13
Professors
4.15
4.67
4.00
Not rated
4.04
4.88
Win
4.27
Internationality
4.42
4.67
Win
3.00
Not rated
4.22
4.38
3.87
Student life
3.80
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.25
4.20
Value
4.24
4.00
4.00
Not rated
4.17
4.25
4.67
Win
Accommodation
3.84
3.22
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
3.13
4.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class professors and high academic standards
  • +Strong networking opportunities and diverse programs
  • +Welcoming environment and accessible campus amenities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive professors
  • +Abundant study resources and learning activities
  • +Networking opportunities

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  • +Exceptional academics and dedicated faculty
  • +Abundant resources and well-equipped facilities
  • +Engaging campus life and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues negatively impact student services.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and research focus outweigh educational experience.
  • -Limited career preparation and a competitive, unsupportive environment are 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.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevant curriculum.

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  • -Unhelpful student services and a lack of social life are significant drawbacks.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is often described as irrelevant or not engaging.
  • -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

Internationally recognized for its global appeal, this institution excels in **Internationality** with a score of 4.42. **Location** also garners high praise at 4.38. Conversely, **Student Life** received the lowest rating at 3.80, closely followed by **Accomodation** at 3.84. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Value all score well, generally above 4.15.

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 strong commendations, particularly excelling in its facilities, location, student life, and accommodation, all receiving perfect scores. Professors and perceived value also score well, indicating solid academic and financial offerings. The weakest area identified is internationality, suggesting room for growth in attracting and supporting a global student body.

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Academic and external factors generally receive high marks for this university. Its strongest area is **Internationality**, closely followed by **Location** and **Value**. Student life and accommodation are also rated well. The weakest point, though still a respectable score, is **Facilities**. Professors also earned a strong, above-average rating.

A consistently positive assessment emerges for this institution, with its **Professors** earning an exceptional 4.875. **Location** and **Internationality** also score highly, reflecting strengths in these aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.125, indicating an area for potential improvement, while **Facilities** are rated moderately. Student life and value perceptions are solid.

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

With a 4.21 average rating, ~84% of reviews highlight positive university life, helpful professors, strong research, and accessibility. A small minority (~1.6%) mention underfunding of student services and a fast-paced, competitive academic environment.

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.

With a single review, this university is rated a perfect 5/5. The student highlighted excellent professors and abundant study resources. No negative feedback was received.

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With ~96% positive feedback and an average 4.26/5 rating, students praise exceptional campus life, academics, resources, and knowledgeable faculty. A small percentage note unhelpful student services and limited social life.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~88% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, career-oriented programs and experienced, helpful instructors. No negative feedback was provided.

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★
37%
67%
100%
0%
39%
63%
47%
4★
49%
33%
0%
0%
52%
25%
47%
3★
13%
0%
0%
0%
4%
13%
7%
2★
1%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
PhD Psyc

The program itself is great and really prepares you for an academic career, but the quality of the supervisors varies a lot. Some people in the department are excellent and enjoy empowering their students, but the majority of profs make you feel like they're doing you a favour by giving you their time of day/guidance. Might be an issue exclusively with this department, but still. And the campus is cool! Great cheap eats around. Shout out to El Rey for when you want to splurge a bit and get some awesome tacos!

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.

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