Université PSL vs EDHEC Business School vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs ESSCA School of Management vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Université PSL (5.00)
Université PSL: wins 5/5 categories
EDHEC Business School: wins 0/5 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/5 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/5 categories
Schiller International University: wins 0/5 categories
Forward College: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Paris, France
5.00
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Best programme: Applied Mathematics
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
Win
4.20
4.00
3.50
4.56
3.92
4.47
Location
5.00
3.73
3.57
4.21
4.78
4.92
5.00
Professors
5.00
4.32
4.00
4.00
4.67
4.62
5.00
Internationality
5.00
Win
4.41
4.14
4.00
4.67
4.92
4.75
Student life
5.00
Win
4.14
3.71
4.15
4.00
4.15
4.73
Value
5.00
Win
4.05
4.00
3.79
4.00
4.23
4.63
Accommodation
5.00
Win
3.14
3.50
3.14
3.22
3.62
4.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Inclusive and open-minded student environment
  • +Excellent educational approach and curriculum design
  • +Strong internationalization and cross-cultural support
  • +Rigorous academic and practical preparation for careers
  • +Strong alumni network and career services support
  • +International exposure and diverse student body
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Practical, real-world learning and professional connections
  • +International and diverse environment
  • +High-quality teaching and modern facilities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant complaint.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic success.
  • -High tuition fees and perceived low return on investment.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Irrelevant courses and unqualified teachers.
  • -High cost for low value.
  • -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.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

Exceptional scores were awarded across all aspects of university assessment. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all received a perfect 5 out of 5. This indicates a universally strong offering with no discernible weaknesses based on these ratings. The university demonstrates outstanding performance in every surveyed area.

Academic and student experience aspects generally receive positive marks, with **Internationality** standing out as the strongest area with a rating of 4.41. Professors and Facilities are also highly rated. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the weakest area at 3.14, indicating room for improvement in this regard. Location and Student Life are moderately rated, suggesting a solid but not exceptional experience in those domains.

This institution performs well across most aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, and Value also receive high marks. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored the lowest, and Accomodation. Student life and the overall value proposition are rated solidly in the mid-to-high range.

This institution demonstrates strong performance in its **location** and **student life**, both receiving high marks. It also fares well in **professors** and **internationality**. Conversely, **accommodation** emerges as the weakest area, with the lowest rating. **Facilities** and **value** are rated moderately.

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.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from a single review, this university is described as exceptionally inclusive, open-minded, and student-friendly, with excellent curriculum design. Internationalization and cross-cultural support are noted as significant strengths.

With a 4.24/5 average, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting intense courses, strong alumni networks, and excellent career services. A small percentage of feedback mentioned high tuition fees.

Most reviews (approximately 71%) highlight a positive learning atmosphere, inspiring professors, and valuable international experiences. A small amount of feedback (around 14%) suggests mediocrity and a focus on profit. The average rating is 3.86/5.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good experience with practical teaching, international environments, and valuable professional connections. A small portion (~7%) expressed concerns about course relevance and cost.

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 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Rating distribution
5★
100%
39%
43%
29%
67%
69%
94%
4★
0%
52%
29%
43%
33%
23%
6%
3★
0%
9%
14%
21%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
7%
0%
8%
0%
1★
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
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Enriching Experience

I absolutely love everything about EDHEC, beginning from the pedagogy to the atmosphere it provides to the students (especially international) on campus. The extracurricular activities like sports, associations are very helpful. Also, the career service provided is top-notch. Therefore, I would call it an enriching experience so far.

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Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

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.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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