Macquarie University vs Central Queensland University vs University of New England vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Learning People

Side-by-side comparison from 67 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: International College of Management of Sydney (5.00)
Macquarie University: wins 0/7 categories
Central Queensland University: wins 1/7 categories
University of New England: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
International College of Management of Sydney: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Sydney, Australia
4.10
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28 reviews
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Best programme: Media and Communication
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Armidale, Australia
4.20
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.13
4.43
4.45
4.50
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Location
4.15
4.83
Win
4.21
4.75
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Professors
4.32
4.25
4.33
4.63
Win
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Not rated
4.50
Internationality
3.96
4.63
3.86
4.63
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.81
4.50
4.29
3.88
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.93
4.00
4.29
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.45
4.38
4.05
3.00
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive and proficient faculty
  • +Flexible and personalized academic pathways
  • +Adaptable and supportive learning options
  • +Helpful student support services and lecturers
  • +Practical learning experience and facilities
  • +Flexible and accessible online learning options
  • +High-quality academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive student services and community focus
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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  • +Supportive and personalized learning environment with engaged lecturers
  • +Valuable real-world experience through integrated internships
  • +Diverse and multicultural student community offering unique global connections
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause delays and frustration.
  • -Unhelpful or rude staff negatively impact student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources are a problem.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from faculty are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a common source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and a lack of clear communication are significant problems.
Rating summary
What students say

Examining the provided ratings reveals a university with notable strengths and areas for improvement. Professors received the highest score, indicating strong academic instruction. Facilities and location also scored well. However, accommodation emerged as the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. Student life and internationality, while decent, also scored below the average of the higher-rated categories.

Exceptional ratings highlight the university's strengths in Location (4.83) and Internationality (4.63), reflecting positive student experiences in these areas. Student Life (4.5) and Facilities (4.43) also score highly. Conversely, Value (4.0) received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This institution garners strong marks in several key areas, with Facilities being the standout at 4.45. Professors and Student Life also receive favorable scores, alongside a solid rating for Value. Conversely, Internationality presents the lowest rating at 3.86, indicating a potential area for growth. Accommodations and Location also fall slightly below the highest-rated aspects.

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.

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Exceptional scores are evident across multiple aspects of the university. The institution excels in Facilities, Student Life, and Internationality, all receiving perfect marks. Value is also rated a perfect 5. Conversely, while still strong, the weakest area identified is Professor ratings, just shy of a perfect score at 4.5.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 86% of 28 reviews are positive, praising well-kept facilities, understanding teachers, and interesting, practical courses. A small percentage of feedback highlights issues with result release dates and unhelpful staff interactions.

With an average rating of 4.13/5 from 8 reviews, students report high satisfaction with supportive learning options and helpful staff. All feedback received was positive.

With a 4.24/5 average rating from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students praise academic excellence, flexible remote/in-person options, and supportive faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

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Both reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight feeling supported, personalized attention from lecturers, valuable internship opportunities, and a beautiful campus.

Rating distribution
5★
39%
13%
29%
63%
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0%
100%
4★
43%
88%
67%
38%
0%
0%
0%
3★
11%
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
A flexible path of study

I am happy with my choice of Macquarie University for my Bachelor's degree. My major in screen production has allowed me to explore practically every element of filmmaking possible. If you were looking to focus on very specific areas of study, I would perhaps look elsewhere. But for someone who has an interest in the field and isn't sure what they want to do, I have found the university opens your eyes to a world of possibilities. The campus is beautiful and easily accessible and makes an effort to create a sense of community.

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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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