RMIT University vs James Cook University vs The University of Western Australia vs Monash University vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 269 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
RMIT University: wins 0/7 categories
James Cook University: wins 2/7 categories
The University of Western Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Monash University: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Melbourne, Australia
4.10
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Best programme: Business
Townsville, Australia
4.00
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Melbourne, Australia
4.30
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88 reviews
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Best programme: Public Health
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
4.32
4.15
4.35
4.56
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Not rated
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Location
4.14
4.32
4.00
4.08
4.78
Win
Not rated
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Professors
4.48
4.18
3.97
4.48
4.67
Win
Not rated
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Internationality
4.11
4.33
4.09
4.49
4.67
Win
Not rated
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Student life
4.07
4.30
Win
3.97
4.16
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.22
4.13
4.06
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
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Accommodation
3.89
4.21
Win
3.67
3.74
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical and industry-focused learning
  • +Real-world experience from professors
  • +Engaging and relevant coursework
  • +Dedicated teachers and practical teaching methods
  • +Modern facilities and engaging learning environment
  • +Strong academic focus and research-led approach
  • +Excellent curriculum and faculty support
  • +Strong community, diversity, and inclusion
  • +Abundant resources and engaging campus life
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and modern campus environment
  • +Diverse community and valuable personal development opportunities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant student frustration and lack of support.
  • -Industrial action negatively impacts students with delayed feedback and limited staff assistance.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent complaint.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from instructors are frequently mentioned.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a significant concern.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies and poor communication create frustration.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods and relevant curriculum is a common complaint.
  • -Lack of practical, industry-relevant learning and underwhelming course content.
  • -Insufficient career opportunities and support services.
  • -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.

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Rating summary
What students say

Professors stand out as the university's strongest asset, earning a stellar 4.477 rating. Facilities and Value also received favorable scores above 4.2. The lowest-rated aspect, however, is Accommodation, coming in at 3.886. Overall, the institution demonstrates a solid reputation, particularly in its academic and financial offerings.

This institution garners high marks across multiple aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as the strongest area at 4.33. **Facilities** and **Location** also received excellent scores, both around 4.32. The university demonstrates solid performance in **Student Life** (4.30) and **Accomodation** (4.21). **Value** emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still rated positively at 4.13, closely followed by **Professors** at 4.18.

Across various aspects, this university demonstrates a generally positive reception. Facilities stand out as a particular strength, earning the highest rating. Student life and professors also receive commendable scores, as does internationality and value. Location is rated consistently well. The weakest area, though still respectable, is accommodation.

Remarkably high marks were achieved in several areas, with Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48) standing out as the strongest aspects. Facilities also scored well at 4.35. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the lowest-rated category at 3.74. The university also received solid scores for Student Life (4.16), Location (4.08), and Value (4.25), indicating a generally positive, though not uniformly exceptional, student experience.

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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, industry-focused learning and experienced faculty. A small percentage (~3%) mention administrative issues and industrial action impacting studies.

Approximately 92% of reviews are positive, praising committed teachers, modern amenities, and an active campus community that foster valuable education and critical thinking. No negative reviews were recorded.

With an average rating of 4.09/5, ~82% of reviews are positive. Students highlight strong academics, excellent facilities, and a supportive community with accessible resources and diverse inclusion. No negative feedback was recorded.

The university garners high praise, with ~96% positive reviews. Students highlight knowledgeable faculty, modern facilities, and diverse programs. A small percentage (~3.4%) mentioned concerns about cost-cutting and less practical learning experiences.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
20%
3%
27%
43%
67%
0%
0%
4★
76%
92%
55%
50%
33%
0%
0%
3★
1%
5%
18%
3%
0%
0%
0%
2★
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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Money masters

Unfortunately, I had to go to RMIT University in Australia, and I have to admit that it was the most disappointing and unpleasant experience of my life. It was immediately apparent that this establishment was not at all what it purported to be—a prominent university. First and foremost, dealing with the RMIT administration is a complete headache. They are uncoordinated, unresponsive, and don't appear to care about genuinely assisting kids in succeeding. I had to wait weeks for a simple inquiry to be resolved, and even then, the answers I got were sometimes wrong or conflicting. The quality of education at RMIT is also severely lacking. Many of the professors are disinterested and seem to have no real passion for teaching. The curriculum is outdated, and the coursework often feels irrelevant to real-world applications. It's clear that the university is more concerned with making a profit than actually providing a quality education. The facilities at RMIT are in a sorry state as well. The classrooms are cramped and outdated, and the library is sorely lacking in resources. It's as if the university is stuck in the past and has no interest in investing in modern facilities for its students. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of my time at RMIT was the lack of support for students. There is a complete lack of career services and guidance for students looking to enter the job market. It's as if the university expects you to figure it all out on your own. In summary, I would strongly advise anyone considering RMIT University in Australia to think twice. The administration is a mess, the education is subpar, and the lack of support for students is disheartening. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration and look elsewhere for your education.

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Courses

The degree matched its expectation and was in line with goals set before starting the degree. The most important aspect of the degree was to build the latest skills in my domain and be able to interact with the industry. Both of these were well provided by the university. Would definitely recommend it to others.

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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