ISM University of Management and Economics vs The University of Auckland vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Lebanese International University - LIU vs University of Waikato
Side-by-side comparison from 170 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted
- +Passionate faculty with international, practical experience
- +Strong balance of theory and real-world application
- +Valuable opportunities and networking
- +Passionate, supportive, and world-caliber faculty
- +High quality education and academic support
- +Valuable career guidance and 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
- +Excellent, knowledgeable, and approachable instructors.
- +Affordable education and diverse programs.
- +Supportive and family-like university environment.
- +Supportive staff and accessible resources
- +Relevant coursework and flexible learning options
- +Vibrant campus life and social opportunities
- +Hands-on learning and industry professionals
- +Supportive and collaborative student community
- +Diverse and practical course offerings
- +Engaging professors and interactive teaching methods
- +Strong focus on practical skills and real-world application
- +Inclusive and participatory learning environment
- -Administrative and management issues are a constant frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
- -Lack of communication and support from faculty and staff is prevalent.
- -Outdated curriculum and repetitive content.
- -Poor quality teaching and insufficient feedback.
- -Lack of student support and focus on financial gain.
- -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- -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.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.
- -Financial prioritization over education and weak global recognition of certificates.
- -Unpleasant study environment and lack of freedom to express opinions.
- -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
- -Facilities and equipment are often outdated and poorly maintained.
- -Communication from staff is frequently unclear or lacking.
- -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
- -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a concern.
- -Course content and teaching methods are perceived as unengaging or irrelevant.
- -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
- -Lack of engagement and outdated curriculum are disappointing.
With exceptionally high marks in several key areas, this institution excels in its **Facilities** (4.83) and **Location** (4.85). **Student Life** (4.76) and **Value** (4.73) also received very positive feedback. **Professors** (4.57) and **Internationality** (4.41) are rated well, though not quite as strongly. The **Accomodation** score (3.31) stands out as the weakest area in the assessment.
Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Its strongest suit is **Location**, receiving the highest marks. **Professors** and **Internationality** also score very well. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Student Life** represent the weakest areas, though still receiving fair ratings. **Facilities** and **Value** fall within the mid-range of assessments.
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.
This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its location, which received the highest rating. Facilities and accommodation also scored highly, reflecting positive student experiences in these areas. Conversely, internationality emerged as the weakest point, suggesting room for improvement in global engagement or diversity. Student life and value for money present a mixed, but generally favorable, picture.
An evaluation of the university reveals generally positive feedback, with standout scores for Facilities and Professors, both receiving high marks. Location and Internationality also perform well. Student Life emerged as the area with the lowest rating, while Accomodation and Value received solid scores, indicating a generally favorable university experience.
Overall, this institution receives strong marks, particularly for its **value**, which is the highest-rated aspect. **Location** and **Professors** also score very well. The primary area for improvement seems to be **Accomodation**, where ratings are noticeably lower compared to other categories. Other factors like Facilities, Student Life, and Internationality are all rated positively and consistently.
This university garners strong marks in most areas, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Professors**, both rated at an impressive 4.53. **Student Life**, **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also receive commendations, all scoring above 4.2. The standout weakest area is **Location**, with a rating of 3.56. Overall, the institution demonstrates a high level of satisfaction among students in academic and campus life aspects.
With an average rating of 4.73/5 from 37 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise the balance of theory and practice, passionate faculty with international experience, and the overall enriching educational experience.
Around 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting passionate lecturers and supportive faculty. A small percentage (~6%) express concerns about course content repetition and limited feedback.
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.
~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting knowledgeable and supportive instructors, as well as a positive learning environment. A small portion (~6%) of negative feedback mentions concerns about finances and the value of certificates.
With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.42/5, students praise supportive staff, relevant coursework, and flexible learning options. The campus environment and social opportunities are also frequently highlighted.
Students highly praise the university, noting a supportive atmosphere, hands-on learning, and diverse program offerings. Friendly student interactions and helpful staff are frequently mentioned. No negative feedback was reported.
All 15 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.53/5. Students praise engaging classes, passionate professors, and effective teaching methods. There is no negative feedback.
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I found that the overall university experience was not really worth my time and money. Respected professors were only actually lecturing for 1-2 weeks per course, with PhD graduates teaching the majority of the course. Sometimes these PhD graduates weren't able to speak fluent English, which made the learning and teaching actually going on very questionable. In addition to this, you would submit a 3000 word essay, and receive a 15-20 words of feedback. I am certain that very little learning, improvement and education can occur when the feedback loop is so minimal, often generic. In addition to this, many of the "lab" or "tutorial" components were actually university students completing post-graduate experiments as part of their thesis studies. For example, in my psych201 tutorial, we had to spend 2 hours looking at a screen only pressing the "X" or "Z" key a total of 1200 times, and if we did not attend this lecture, we would lose 2% of our total grade. Overall, I question how much education and learning goes on, specifically in the Commerce and Science Faculties. I found my high school classes to go into more depth, with the teachers actually providing many one-on-one conversations to ensure learning is taking place, and this is the learnings that allowed me to pass my first 3 years of papers before any new content was covered, after which, the lectures would have half the class walk out because they couldn't speak fluent english, with students opting to self-teach themselves. If you are requiring students to partake in a study, they must be reimbursed for their time, especially if no learning is taking place. If you are charging students $1000 per course, then the university can afford to pay for staff to assess all of the PHD candidates fluency in English, before they are allowed to teach. In addition, no learning can take place when a question is asked in a foreign language, and the tutor/lecturer replies in a foreign language.
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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