Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie vs International School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Ironhack vs Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá

Side-by-side comparison from 33 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: wins 0/6 categories
International School of Management: wins 4/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/6 categories
Ironhack: wins 2/6 categories
Centro Universitário Barão de Mauá: wins 0/6 categories
Ecole Intuit Lab: wins 0/6 categories
UNIFESP - UNIFESP: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Journalism
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Barcelona, Spain
3.00
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Best programme: UX/UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design)
Marseille, France
Not rated
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
4.60
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Best programme: Medicine
Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
4.64
4.40
5.00
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4.57
Location
3.50
4.64
4.70
5.00
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4.86
Professors
4.00
4.82
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4.60
3.00
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4.57
Internationality
2.50
4.82
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4.60
3.00
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Not rated
4.14
Student life
3.00
4.50
3.90
5.00
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Not rated
4.29
Value
2.50
4.73
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3.90
3.00
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Not rated
4.71
Accommodation
4.50
4.64
Win
3.00
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
3.71
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent teachers and engaging lectures
  • +Positive career prospects and university reputation
  • +Good campus facilities and student support
  • +Expert professors and quality cohorts
  • +Flexible learning and personalized support
  • +Global exposure and networking opportunities
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with immediate application
  • +Experienced, professional instructors with industry expertise
  • +Engaging hybrid learning format

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  • +High-quality education and expert faculty
  • +Abundant research and professional opportunities
  • +Positive and supportive campus atmosphere
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are consistently frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are significant drawbacks.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are often perceived as lacking.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are common complaints.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in disrepair.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived lack of value for money.

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  • -Poor support and administrative issues.
  • -Excessive political activism affecting the learning environment.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in its **facilities**, earning a perfect score of 5. Accommodations also receive high marks at 4.5. Conversely, the university's **internationality** and **value** are identified as weaker areas, both scoring 2.5. Professors are rated positively at 4, while location and student life fall in the mid-range.

This institution garners exceptional praise, particularly for its professors and international student experience, both scoring a near-perfect 4.82. Facilities, location, and accommodation also received strong marks around 4.64. Student life earned a solid 4.5, while value was rated a commendable 4.73. The university's weakest area, though still strong, is student life.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

With exceptional marks in Facilities and Location, this institution clearly excels in its physical environment and accessibility. Student Life also receives top scores, suggesting a vibrant campus experience. Conversely, the university's weakest areas lie in its Professors and Internationality, both rated a moderate three. Value also sits at this mid-tier rating, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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Across several key areas, this university garners impressive scores. Its location and value stand out as particularly strong points, receiving high marks. While student life and internationality are also rated positively, accommodation presents as the weakest area, with a noticeably lower score compared to other aspects. Facilities and professors are also highly regarded, reflecting a generally positive student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 3.67/5 and no negative feedback, students praise good teachers and lectures. Some mention bureaucracy and potential course expenses as minor drawbacks.

All 11 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.64/5. Students praise the high quality of professors, impressive and diverse student cohorts, and flexible learning options. The curriculum is described as relevant and contemporary, fostering significant personal and career growth.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

With an average rating of 3/5, feedback is evenly split, with ~50% positive and ~50% negative. Positive comments highlight practical, hands-on learning and professional instructors. Negative reviews express dissatisfaction with program value and staff.

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About ~86% of reviews are positive, praising excellent education, highly qualified professors, and research opportunities. The remaining ~14% mention poor support and political activism as downsides.

Rating distribution
5★
0%
64%
60%
50%
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86%
4★
67%
36%
40%
0%
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3★
33%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
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0%
0%
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14%
1★
0%
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Just starting and very happy

I am just starting my PhD journey and I could not be happier with my choice in ISM. Amazing experience with quality professors AND impressive cohorts. Working full-time, this educational focus would not be feasible if I was not able to be flexible as to when and where I take my classes. It is a tough, long, and robust path that requires focus, but the team at ISM is truly the best. They help navigate the way that will work best for you and not put you in a 'one way fits all' situation to accomplish this massive step. I wanted a global education that was through a recognized, accredited, and respected school and ISM has not just been that, but so much more.

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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