Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ vs Estácio vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs University of Cândido Mendes - UCAM vs Fluminense Federal University - UFF

Side-by-side comparison from 63 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Brazilian Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine - IBMR (5.00)
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ: wins 0/5 categories
Estácio: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/5 categories
University of Cândido Mendes - UCAM: wins 0/5 categories
Fluminense Federal University - UFF: wins 0/5 categories
Pontificate Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio: wins 1/5 categories
Brazilian Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine - IBMR: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Architecture and Urbanism
Sao Paulo, Brazil
4.10
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: Culinary Arts
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Architecture and Urban Planning
Best programme: Bachelor in ICT
Category ratings
Facilities
3.20
3.96
4.56
Win
Not rated
3.75
4.25
4.50
Location
3.53
4.00
4.78
Not rated
5.00
5.00
4.50
Professors
4.40
4.12
4.67
Not rated
4.40
4.50
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.27
3.27
4.67
Win
Not rated
3.60
4.50
3.00
Student life
3.57
3.80
4.00
Not rated
3.80
4.50
4.50
Value
4.60
3.62
4.00
Not rated
4.80
5.00
Win
3.00
Accommodation
3.00
3.45
3.22
Not rated
2.60
3.00
3.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Extensive opportunities for research and extracurricular projects.
  • +High-quality, knowledgeable professors and mentors.
  • +Strong industry connections and company partnerships.
  • +High-quality teaching and excellent, experienced professors
  • +Strong infrastructure and user-friendly online platform
  • +Helpful customer support and flexible learning options
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +Renowned academic programmes and diverse, interdisciplinary education
  • +Valuable student support, resources, and opportunities
  • +Qualified faculty and excellent campus facilities
  • +Excellent professors and academic programs
  • +Beautiful campus and welcoming environment
  • +Strong career and professional development opportunities
  • +Practical and accessible learning with helpful professors
  • +Supportive and welcoming environment fostering friendships
  • +Good cost-benefit value and local convenience
Cons
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Concerns exist about the quality of teaching and curriculum.
  • -Financial focus and poor student care.
  • -Lack of professor support and unclear course organization.
  • -Inconsistent teaching methods and disregard for distance learning students.
  • -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.

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  • -Administrative & management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum lead to poor academic outcomes.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are consistently criticized.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations lead to student dissatisfaction.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring complaints.
  • -Lack of updated curriculum and resources is a significant concern.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this university demonstrates a strong performance, particularly excelling in **Value** and **Professors**, both receiving very high marks. **Internationality** is also a significant strength. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, scoring the lowest. **Facilities** and **Location** received moderate ratings, while **Student Life** is also a positive aspect.

Overall, the university demonstrates a solid standing with particularly strong performance in **Professors**, receiving a high rating of 4.12. The **Facilities** also rate well at 3.96. Conversely, **Internationality** presents the weakest area with a rating of 3.27, closely followed by **Accomodation** at 3.45. Other aspects like **Location** and **Student Life** are rated favorably.

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.

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This university demonstrates exceptional strengths in its location and the quality of its professors, both receiving top marks. Value for money also stands out as a significant positive. Conversely, accommodation presents a considerable challenge, scoring the lowest among all categories. While student life and internationality are rated moderately well, facilities also fall into the average range, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

This university garners exceptional marks in several key areas. Location and value are rated a perfect 5, alongside a strong student life and internationality at 4.5. Professors also receive a high rating of 4.5. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3. Facilities are rated well at 4.25.

The university receives commendations for its excellent facilities, dedicated professors, and appealing location and student life, all scoring highly. Conversely, accommodation and internationality present areas for improvement, with lower scores. The overall value is rated moderately, suggesting room for enhancement in this aspect.

Reviews summary
Highlights

All 16 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.44/5. Students highlight enriching experiences, valuable classes, and numerous opportunities for research and projects. Some mention infrastructure issues and teaching methods as minor drawbacks.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising excellent professors, supportive customer service, and a user-friendly online platform. A small percentage of feedback mentioned concerns about institutional support and course organization.

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.

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With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the breadth of course offerings and the quality of professors, highlighting opportunities and a critical perspective in education. No negative feedback was provided.

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars. Students praise the welcoming environment, knowledgeable professors, beautiful campus, and opportunities for academic and professional growth.

All (100%) reviews are positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight excellent quality, great support, and a welcoming environment. They found their studies valuable and a good cost-benefit option.

Rating distribution
5★
44%
48%
67%
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40%
50%
100%
4★
56%
33%
33%
0%
40%
50%
0%
3★
0%
7%
0%
0%
20%
0%
0%
2★
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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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