University of Toronto - UofT vs University of Sunderland vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs ABC Business Academy vs Cape Breton University - CBU

Side-by-side comparison from 429 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
University of Toronto - UofT: wins 0/7 categories
University of Sunderland: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Cape Breton University - CBU: wins 0/7 categories
Douglas College New Westminster: wins 3/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Sunderland, The United Kingdom
4.20
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64 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
4.60
Top
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Toronto, Canada
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Business Analytics
Best programme: Accounting
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
4.51
Win
4.40
Not rated
4.05
3.88
4.47
Location
4.38
4.15
4.70
Not rated
3.45
4.71
Win
3.13
Professors
4.15
4.43
4.60
Not rated
4.29
4.88
Win
4.27
Internationality
4.42
4.24
4.60
Win
Not rated
4.33
4.38
3.87
Student life
3.80
4.07
3.90
Not rated
3.75
4.25
Win
4.20
Value
4.24
4.16
3.90
Not rated
4.33
4.25
4.67
Win
Accommodation
3.84
3.75
3.00
Not rated
3.76
3.13
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class professors and high academic standards
  • +Strong networking opportunities and diverse programs
  • +Welcoming environment and accessible campus amenities
  • +Practical, real-world focused curriculum and skills
  • +Supportive and dedicated instructors and learning environment
  • +International exposure and English-taught programs
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Knowledgeable, helpful professors invested in student success
  • +Supportive, close-knit community and diverse student body
  • +Hands-on learning experiences and smaller class sizes
  • +Practical, career-oriented programs with industry software
  • +High-quality instructors and engaging, interactive learning environments
  • +Abundant student resources for academic success
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
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 feeling left behind in the course.
  • -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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Lack of resources and support
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
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.

Facilities and professors stand out as the university's strongest assets, receiving the highest marks. Student life and location also scored well, indicating positive experiences in these areas. Accommodation, however, received the lowest rating, suggesting room for improvement. Internationality and value were rated moderately, reflecting a generally positive but not exceptional standing.

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.

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This university demonstrates notable strengths in Internationality and Value, both receiving a high rating of 4.33. Professors are also highly regarded with a score of 4.29. Conversely, Location received the lowest rating at 3.45, suggesting it is the area with the most room for improvement. Other aspects like Facilities, Student Life, and Accommodations fall within a solid mid-range.

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.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

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 an average rating of 4.23/5 from 64 reviews, ~84% are positive, praising practical, UK-standard curricula and supportive lecturers. A single negative review (~1.6%) mentioned insufficient lecturers and unmet course expectations.

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.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~90%), with students frequently praising knowledgeable and supportive professors and a positive, welcoming community. Learners appreciate hands-on experiences and smaller class sizes that foster a great learning environment. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
37%
41%
60%
0%
38%
63%
47%
4★
49%
44%
40%
0%
52%
25%
47%
3★
13%
14%
0%
0%
10%
13%
7%
2★
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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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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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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