Estácio vs Universidade Metropolitana de Santos - UNIMES vs International School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Ironhack

Side-by-side comparison from 44 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Estácio: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Metropolitana de Santos - UNIMES: wins 0/7 categories
International School of Management: wins 4/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Ironhack: wins 3/7 categories
Universidade de Ribeirão Preto: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole Intuit Lab: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Sao Paulo, Brazil
4.20
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Barcelona, Spain
3.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: UX/UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design)
Marseille, France
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
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4.64
4.50
5.00
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Location
4.00
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4.64
4.75
5.00
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Professors
4.27
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4.82
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4.63
3.00
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Internationality
3.41
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4.82
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4.63
3.00
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Student life
4.05
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4.50
3.88
5.00
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Value
3.68
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4.73
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4.13
3.00
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Accommodation
3.50
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4.64
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3.00
4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and quality teaching
  • +Flexible class schedules and balance with other responsibilities
  • +Good infrastructure and student benefits/opportunities

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  • +Expert professors and quality cohorts
  • +Flexible learning and personalized support
  • +Global exposure and networking opportunities
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with immediate application
  • +Experienced, professional instructors with industry expertise
  • +Engaging hybrid learning format

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues negatively impact student experience.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of support for distance learning students are problematic.
  • -The institution's financial focus overshadows student welfare and education.

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  • -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.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived lack of value for money.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives strong acclaim for its **Professors**, scoring an impressive 4.27. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also well-regarded, both earning 4.05. The **Location** is rated at a solid 4.0. However, **Accomodation** stands out as a weaker area with a rating of 3.5, and **Internationality** also presents a lower score at 3.41. **Value** falls in the middle at 3.68.

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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.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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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Reviews summary
Highlights

~87% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent professors, good infrastructure, and flexible schedules. A small portion of feedback (~13%) mentions concerns about financial focus and inconsistent teaching.

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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.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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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Rating distribution
5★
52%
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64%
63%
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4★
30%
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36%
38%
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3★
9%
0%
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2★
4%
0%
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1★
4%
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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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