Université Paris-Est Créteil - UPEC vs IÉSEG School of Management vs Excelia Business School vs ESSCA School of Management vs IAE Gustave Eiffel School Of Management - IAE

Side-by-side comparison from 327 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: IAE Gustave Eiffel School Of Management - IAE (5.00)
Université Paris-Est Créteil - UPEC: wins 0/7 categories
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 1/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
IAE Gustave Eiffel School Of Management - IAE: wins 5/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Ecole Vatel Bordeaux: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: International Management
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
La Rochelle, France
4.30
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24 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Business with International Management
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Bordeaux, France
4.50
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor Program “Operational Manager in International Hospitality” in English (3 years)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.94
4.09
4.27
3.50
5.00
Win
3.92
3.90
Location
3.63
4.29
4.30
4.21
4.00
4.92
Win
4.30
Professors
3.81
4.28
4.12
4.00
5.00
Win
4.62
4.70
Internationality
3.94
4.55
4.58
4.00
5.00
Win
4.92
4.30
Student life
3.43
4.25
4.34
Win
4.15
4.00
4.15
3.78
Value
3.56
4.31
4.19
3.79
5.00
Win
4.23
4.20
Accommodation
3.44
3.78
3.79
3.14
5.00
Win
3.62
3.78
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Competent and supportive faculty
  • +Strong sense of community and student support
  • +Diverse academic programs and enriching experiences
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international community and global opportunities
  • +Supportive professors and active student associations
  • +Supportive, approachable professors and practical, relevant coursework
  • +Strong international environment and diverse student community
  • +Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development
  • +Practical, real-world learning and professional connections
  • +International and diverse environment
  • +High-quality teaching and modern facilities
  • +Passionate professors and superior educational experience
  • +Strong marketing and business programs
  • +Excellent career preparation and networking opportunities
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Practical and hands-on learning
  • +Study abroad opportunities and international exposure
  • +Professional and passionate professors
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues caused by unqualified staff were a major problem.
  • -Facilities were considered unsuitable and outdated.
  • -The course not being taught in the promised language was a significant disappointment.
  • -Last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Poor communication and disorganized administrative processes.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and unsupportive instructors.
  • -Irrelevant courses and unqualified teachers.
  • -High cost for low value.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of student support lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency from instructors and the university is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates a robust performance in several key areas. Facilities and Internationality stand out with the highest ratings, both at 3.94. The university also scores well for its Professors (3.81). Conversely, Student Life (3.43) and Accomodation (3.44) received the lowest marks, indicating potential areas for improvement, alongside Location (3.63) and Value (3.56).

This university receives high marks across most categories, particularly excelling in **Internationality** (4.55). **Location** (4.29), **Student Life** (4.25), and **Value** (4.31) also demonstrate considerable strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.78) stands out as the weakest area among the assessed aspects, while **Facilities** (4.09) received a solid, yet comparatively lower, rating.

This institution receives top marks for its Internationality, scoring an impressive 4.58. Student Life and Location also rank highly at 4.34 and 4.3 respectively. While Facilities and Value are also strong with scores above 4.1, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, receiving a rating of 3.79.

This institution demonstrates strong performance in its **location** and **student life**, both receiving high marks. It also fares well in **professors** and **internationality**. Conversely, **accommodation** emerges as the weakest area, with the lowest rating. **Facilities** and **value** are rated moderately.

This institution achieves exceptional scores in several key areas, with perfect ratings for facilities, professors, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. Student life and location are also strong points, receiving a very respectable 4 out of 5. The weakest aspect, though still highly rated, is the location at 4 stars.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

Across various aspects, this institution demonstrates a strong academic reputation. Professors are exceptionally rated at 4.7, with location and internationality also scoring highly at 4.3. Student life and accommodation are similarly rated at approximately 3.78, while facilities present the weakest area with a score of 3.9. Overall, the university offers good value at 4.2.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting competent and pedagogical teachers, and strong student-to-student support. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with English language proficiency among staff and unqualified educational management. The average rating is 3.78/5.

With a 4.38/5 average, ~99% of reviews are positive, praising interesting classes, international experiences, and practical preparation for work. A minimal 0.8% of feedback is negative, citing some course content and last-minute changes.

With a ~100% positive sentiment across 24 reviews, students praise Excelia for its amazing school environment, incredible people, and supportive teachers. They highlight teamwork, countless opportunities, and a strong international atmosphere.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good experience with practical teaching, international environments, and valuable professional connections. A small portion (~7%) expressed concerns about course relevance and cost.

The single review is highly positive, rating the university 5/5. It praises professors' passion and educational experience as exceptional. No negative feedback was received.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

All ten reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight practical, dynamic classes, passionate professors, and beneficial study abroad programs that enhance skills and career prospects. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
17%
49%
38%
29%
100%
69%
50%
4★
56%
44%
63%
43%
0%
23%
50%
3★
22%
9%
0%
21%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
8%
0%
1★
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
A controversy university

I am personally studying in Administration and international exchanges, in my 3rd year and I have been experiencing a lot of things in this university. Indeed, it is important to know that I have been a student during the Covid period, a hard time for everyone. Out of this, I would like to specify that there are very very interesting teachers who made me happy about going to class, I mean they are not just reading a PowerPoint, they are dedicated to their students, particularly my Spanish teacher, he is the only one really invested in our orientation, and I mean I am on my 3rd year, I had to choose where to go for next year and he was the only one to guide us a little bit, the black point is that with him we don't have a really organised class, but to me it was ok, I enjoyed it because he was no simply telling facts but taking real-life experiences and I really enjoyed it. In addition, during my first year, I had a very funny but interesting teacher, English teacher, kind of crazy, teaching us about market stocks... I really enjoyed my classes with him, same thing, he was INTERESTING, DYNAMIC. There are also other teachers that really great but I mean these two are REALLY nice to study with. The drawbacks of this university are that there is no organisation, we received the exams information less than one week before it started one time. Then, we normally have a referent teacher for each Parcours, I have NEVER seen mine in all my time at university, and I am not someone who misses classes a lot. I am disappointed about her because, I mean hopefully our Spanish teacher was here to inform us and help us not to miss some deadlines, important information... The biggest advantage of this university is that I had the opportunity to go for an Erasmus in the Czech Republic, for a semester and it was absolutely amazing, nothing bad to say about that, administrative persons were really reactive and efficient. The only little black point is that I basically applied to go to a university in Prague, and I was selected by BRNO. How was that possible? I don't know but I was determined to go, and I was right, it was amazing, I really recommend to all students to take the opportunities they are offered. Anyway, to sum up, this is a nice university, we don't have a huge amount of work to do, there is opportunities but you have to stay in touch with all going on and take as much opportunities as you can. Don't wait for your grades to arrive early because they will not. But enjoy and use the information transmitted by your teachers.

A formative and enriching experience

IÉSEG offers interactive teaching and international opportunities. I had the chance to go on an exchange to another country, which opened up new perspectives for me. The courses in Lille are stimulating, and the professors are very involved in our success.

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Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

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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.

Valuable networking

I found a tight-knit community at Ecole Vatel, with valuable networking and experiential learning opportunities. The intimate setting allows professors to tailor their guidance, equipping students with applicable knowledge and skills. This personalized approach motivated me to reach my full potential and feel better about transitioning into the workforce.

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