University of Toronto - UofT vs University of Sunderland vs University of Saskatchewan vs McMaster University vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 596 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
University of Sunderland: wins 0/7 categories
University of Saskatchewan: wins 0/7 categories
McMaster University: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Humber College: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Sunderland, The United Kingdom
4.20
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63 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Arts and Sciences
Hamilton, Canada
4.40
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Life Science
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
4.20
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Global Business and Management
Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.52
4.24
4.23
4.56
Win
4.14
3.88
Location
4.38
4.15
3.74
4.14
4.78
Win
4.13
4.71
Professors
4.15
4.44
4.33
4.22
4.67
4.08
4.88
Win
Internationality
4.42
4.24
4.57
4.49
4.67
Win
4.17
4.38
Student life
3.80
4.07
3.94
4.15
4.00
3.87
4.25
Win
Value
4.24
4.16
3.95
4.37
Win
4.00
4.04
4.25
Accommodation
3.84
3.75
3.71
4.08
Win
3.22
3.66
3.13
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class professors and high academic standards
  • +Strong networking opportunities and diverse programs
  • +Welcoming environment and accessible campus amenities
  • +Practical, UK-standard curriculum with critical thinking focus
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment for international students
  • +Dedicated, helpful professors
  • +Active learning and research opportunities
  • +Supportive campus environment and resources
  • +Supportive and passionate professors
  • +Welcoming and diverse student community
  • +Engaging and versatile academic programs
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world career preparation
  • +Supportive and industry-experienced faculty
  • +Excellent balance of hands-on and theoretical learning
  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues negatively impact student services.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and research focus outweigh educational experience.
  • -Limited career preparation and a competitive, unsupportive environment are criticized.
  • -Insufficient lecturers and inadequate course delivery
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Unclear communication and lack of student involvement
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and outdated curriculum diminish interest.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Communication and transparency from the institution are frequently lacking.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication regarding important deadlines.
  • -Lack of support and understanding from professors and administration regarding student circumstances.
  • -Perceived disregard for student well-being and financial concerns.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is often described as irrelevant or not engaging.
Rating summary
What students say

Internationally recognized for its global appeal, this institution excels in **Internationality** with a score of 4.42. **Location** also garners high praise at 4.38. Conversely, **Student Life** received the lowest rating at 3.80, closely followed by **Accomodation** at 3.84. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Value all score well, generally above 4.15.

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **facilities**, scoring a high 4.52. **Professors** also receive positive recognition with a rating of 4.44. Areas that could benefit from further development include **accommodation**, which received the lowest rating at 3.75. Overall, the university presents a generally favorable image with solid scores in location, student life, internationality, and value.

This institution receives its highest marks for Internationality, indicating a strong global presence. Professors are also highly rated, suggesting a dedicated faculty. Conversely, the university's weakest areas appear to be Location and Accommodation, both receiving the lowest scores. Student Life and Value are rated moderately well, while Facilities fall slightly above average.

This university garners high marks in nearly all surveyed areas. Internationality stands out as its strongest category with a rating of 4.49, followed closely by Value at 4.37. While Facilities and Professors also score well (4.23 and 4.22 respectively), Accomodation represents the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating of 4.08. Overall, student life, location, and value contribute to a positive impression.

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.

Overall, this institution garners positive feedback across multiple aspects. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other highly-rated categories include facilities, location, and professors, while student life and value also received favorable, though slightly lower, marks.

A consistently positive assessment emerges for this institution, with its **Professors** earning an exceptional 4.875. **Location** and **Internationality** also score highly, reflecting strengths in these aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.125, indicating an area for potential improvement, while **Facilities** are rated moderately. Student life and value perceptions are solid.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.21 average rating, ~84% of reviews highlight positive university life, helpful professors, strong research, and accessibility. A small minority (~1.6%) mention underfunding of student services and a fast-paced, competitive academic environment.

With a ~84% positive sentiment, students highlight valuable experiences, practical skills, and supportive lecturers. A small fraction (~1.6%) of reviews noted insufficient lecturers or a course not meeting expectations.

With an average rating of 4.41/5 from 22 reviews, approximately 91% of feedback is highly positive. Students praise the quality of classes, helpful professors, and supportive learning environment. Some note the city's small size as a drawback.

Over 90% of feedback is positive, highlighting a strong academic foundation, supportive professors, and a vibrant, diverse community. A small percentage of feedback exists with no negative reviews.

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.

Approximately 74% of reviews highlight practical, real-world learning and supportive, industry-experienced professors. A small portion (~3.1%) express dissatisfaction with administrative communication and professor understanding.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~88% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, career-oriented programs and experienced, helpful instructors. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
37%
41%
52%
52%
67%
41%
63%
4★
49%
43%
43%
37%
33%
41%
25%
3★
13%
14%
10%
10%
0%
15%
13%
2★
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
PhD Psyc

The program itself is great and really prepares you for an academic career, but the quality of the supervisors varies a lot. Some people in the department are excellent and enjoy empowering their students, but the majority of profs make you feel like they're doing you a favour by giving you their time of day/guidance. Might be an issue exclusively with this department, but still. And the campus is cool! Great cheap eats around. Shout out to El Rey for when you want to splurge a bit and get some awesome tacos!

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Combined Honors in Economics and Mathematics

Joining Mcmaster University is a wonderful experience. I personally have learned a lot. In addition, I really recommend and encourage students to join this school. University has a variety of courses.

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.

Highly Educational!

Truly, Humber College will always be an educational institute that I will recommend to family and friends. The reason for this is because they put students first, and hire professors who are professionals in the field they are teaching. I graduated from the Child and Youth Care program in 2018, and really appreciated the fact that my professors were Youth Workers themselves. This allowed me to gain field knowledge, and experienced education. Furthermore, the campus is clean, safe and full of fun activities year round. All in all, Humber College was a great experience for me from 2015-2018.

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