ESSCA School of Management vs ESG Ecoles de Commerce vs Schiller International University vs Forward College vs Sciences Po Aix

Side-by-side comparison from 61 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
ESG Ecoles de Commerce: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
Sciences Po Aix: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
AMOS Sport Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
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Aix en Provence, France
4.00
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.74
3.75
3.92
4.47
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Location
4.16
4.25
4.93
5.00
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Professors
3.85
4.50
4.64
5.00
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Internationality
3.89
3.75
4.93
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4.75
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Student life
4.12
3.25
4.15
4.73
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Value
3.70
4.00
4.29
4.63
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Accommodation
3.37
3.50
3.62
4.33
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality education with specialized pathways and practical application
  • +Supportive community and vibrant campus life with numerous activities
  • +Strong industry connections and opportunities for real-world experience
  • +Practical, career-oriented education with real-life projects
  • +Attentive and available staff and faculty
  • +Diverse program options for professional development
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience

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Cons
  • -Poor quality of teaching and irrelevant course content.
  • -Significant organizational and administrative problems.
  • -High cost with little perceived value.
  • -Administrative and management issues caused significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources were frequently criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching quality did not meet expectations.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution receives a balanced set of ratings. Its strongest areas are **Location** (4.16) and **Student Life** (4.11), indicating positive student experiences in these regards. **Accomodation**, however, presents the weakest point at 3.37. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, and Internationality fall within a mid-to-high range, suggesting generally satisfactory performance across these aspects.

Professors and location stand out as exceptional strengths, receiving high marks. Student life, however, emerges as the weakest area with a noticeably lower rating. Facilities, accommodation, and internationality are rated solidly in the mid-range, contributing to an overall balanced profile with a strong emphasis on academic quality. The university also scores well for its value.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good knowledge transfer, practical experience, and vibrant campus life. Just ~7.4% of feedback is negative, citing unprepared professors and organizational issues.

With an average rating of 4/5, most reviews are positive, highlighting practical, career-oriented education and a modern campus with diverse activities. No negative feedback was recorded.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

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Rating distribution
5★
30%
25%
71%
94%
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4★
44%
50%
21%
6%
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3★
19%
25%
0%
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2★
4%
0%
7%
0%
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1★
4%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Well-rounded programme

Overall, I had a positive experience at ESSCA. The programme is well organized and provides a solid foundation in business and management. The courses were generally of good quality and covered a broad range of topics, helping students develop both academic knowledge and practical skills. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the international exchange during the third year. ESSCA has a good network of partner universities, and the opportunity to study abroad was a valuable part of the programme. Student life is also a real strength of the school. The associative environment is active and offers many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, meet new people, and gain additional experience. Like any programme, some courses were more engaging than others, but overall I found the experience enriching and would recommend it to students looking for a business school with a strong international dimension and a good balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

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The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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