Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ vs Estácio vs Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs University of Cândido Mendes - UCAM

Side-by-side comparison from 71 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ: wins 0/5 categories
Estácio: wins 0/5 categories
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/5 categories
University of Cândido Mendes - UCAM: wins 0/5 categories
Pontificate Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio: wins 3/5 categories
Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Architecture and Urbanism
Sao Paulo, Brazil
4.10
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Best programme: School of Engineering/Technology
Best programme: Computer and Information Science
Best programme: Culinary Arts
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Best programme: Architecture and Urban Planning
Best programme: Agriculture
Category ratings
Facilities
3.06
3.97
3.25
4.40
Not rated
4.40
4.00
Location
3.44
4.03
4.00
4.70
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.50
Professors
4.33
4.17
4.75
4.60
Not rated
4.60
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.22
3.23
3.50
4.60
Not rated
4.60
5.00
Win
Student life
3.41
3.86
3.50
3.90
Not rated
4.60
Win
4.50
Value
4.56
3.70
4.00
3.90
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Accommodation
2.88
3.42
3.25
3.00
Not rated
3.50
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality faculty and learning opportunities
  • +Diverse extracurricular and research options
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Excellent professors and quality teaching
  • +Efficient and helpful student support
  • +User-friendly online platform and good infrastructure
  • +Excellent and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Strong academic and career opportunities
  • +Great infrastructure and accessible campus
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Excellent professors and robust academic content
  • +Welcoming environment and opportunities for growth
  • +Promising professional prospects and good organization
  • +Excellent teaching and professor support
  • +Diverse and inclusive environment
  • +Wide course variety
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Course content is often irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Administrative and management issues, with a focus on financial gain over student care.
  • -Lack of adequate support and clear communication, especially for online learners.
  • -Inconsistent teaching methods and poor organization within courses.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a significant concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a common problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are frequently criticized.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates significant strengths in Value, with a near-perfect rating. Professors and Internationality also received commendably high scores. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other categories. Facilities and Student Life received moderate ratings.

Professors and location stand out as the university's strongest attributes, both receiving ratings above 4.0. Student life and facilities also performed well, indicating positive aspects in campus experience and resources. Areas for potential improvement include accommodation and internationality, which received the lowest scores in the evaluation. The overall value of the university is rated at a respectable 3.7.

Professorial expertise stands out significantly, with an impressive 4.75 rating. Location and student life are also well-regarded, both receiving a 4 and 3.5 respectively. Conversely, facilities and accommodation are areas with the lowest scores, averaging 3.25. The university demonstrates a solid overall value at 4.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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This institution garners exceptional scores in several key areas, with Location and Value both achieving a perfect 5. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality also stand out with strong ratings of 4.6. Facilities are well-regarded at 4.4. The primary area for improvement identified is Accomodation, which received the lowest score of 3.5.

This university scores exceptionally well in areas such as professors, student life, and internationality, all receiving perfect or near-perfect marks. Value for money is also a standout strength. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest aspect, with a rating of 3, while facilities and location fall in the mid-range. Overall, it offers a highly regarded academic and social experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most (95%) of reviews are positive, praising rich content, research focus, and numerous opportunities. Some mention infrastructure issues and teaching methods.

Approximately 80% of reviews are positive, praising excellent professors, student support, and online platforms. A small percentage of feedback (about 10%) mentions institutional financial focus and lack of support.

With a 4.25 average rating from 4 reviews, 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise excellent, knowledgeable teachers and good infrastructure, with recognition for academic competence. Some note facilities, like bathrooms, need maintenance and improved ventilation in rooms.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

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With an average rating of 4.6/5 from 5 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight excellent professors, great facilities, and academic/professional growth opportunities.

With an average rating of 4.5/5 from two reviews, students praise the university's great teachers, diverse courses, and supportive professors. The calm, safe environment and inclusive atmosphere are also highlighted, with no negative feedback recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
37%
45%
25%
60%
0%
60%
50%
4★
53%
35%
75%
40%
0%
40%
50%
3★
11%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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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