Swinburne University of Technology vs The University of Western Australia vs Monash University vs Emmanuel College vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 146 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
Swinburne University of Technology: wins 3/7 categories
The University of Western Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Monash University: wins 1/7 categories
Emmanuel College: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Roffey Park Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Melbourne, Australia
4.30
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Best programme: Public Health
Victoria, Australia
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4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Horsham, Australia
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Dublin, Ireland
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
4.15
4.35
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4.56
Win
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Location
4.40
4.00
4.08
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4.78
Win
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Professors
4.06
3.97
4.48
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4.67
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Internationality
4.69
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4.09
4.49
Not rated
4.67
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Student life
4.13
3.97
4.16
Win
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4.00
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Value
4.31
Win
4.06
4.25
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4.00
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Accommodation
3.87
Win
3.67
3.74
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3.22
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Comprehensive curriculum with practical skills emphasis
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive instructors
  • +Opportunities for electives, exchange programs, and work-integrated learning
  • +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

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  • +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
  • -Teachers are unhelpful and actively work against students' success.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -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.

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  • -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

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Location**, both scoring exceptionally high. Its **Facilities** and **Value** also receive very positive marks. The **Accomodation** category, however, stands out as the lowest-rated aspect, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience with particular advantages in global reach and its physical setting.

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.

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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 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting comprehensive curriculum, good teaching quality, and diverse electives. A small percentage of feedback expressed concerns about faculty.

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.

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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★
69%
27%
43%
0%
67%
0%
0%
4★
19%
55%
50%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
6%
18%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Worst university ever. It is a cartel looting me.

They are thugs. Don't ever go to them. The teachers are part of the cartel who do not help students to let them fail and earn millions of dollars. Infrastructure is the best but the teachers are the worst.

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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.

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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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