IÉSEG School of Management vs Sciences Po vs Université de Bourgogne - UB vs Burgundy School of Business vs School of Wine & Spirits Business

Side-by-side comparison from 370 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: IÉSEG School of Management (4.50)
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
Sciences Po: wins 3/7 categories
Université de Bourgogne - UB: wins 1/7 categories
Burgundy School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
School of Wine & Spirits Business: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Paris, France
4.10
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Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Banking
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.08
Win
3.86
4.00
3.63
Not rated
3.77
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Location
4.29
4.43
3.70
4.44
Win
Not rated
4.17
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Professors
4.28
4.28
Win
3.97
4.22
Not rated
3.94
Not rated
Internationality
4.55
4.69
Win
4.06
3.78
Not rated
3.90
Not rated
Student life
4.25
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4.24
4.09
4.22
Not rated
4.10
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Value
4.31
4.40
Win
4.00
3.78
Not rated
3.74
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.20
3.84
Win
3.56
Not rated
3.39
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international and diverse community
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Interdisciplinary curriculum with practical applications
  • +Networking opportunities and vibrant student life
  • +Prestigious institution with accomplished faculty
  • +Dedicated and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Practical skill development and personal growth
  • +Welcoming and inspiring campus environment
  • +Experienced and approachable instructors
  • +Practical, relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive environment and good location

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  • +Supportive and approachable teachers and staff.
  • +Valuable business knowledge and specialization opportunities.
  • +Enjoyable campus life and enriching activities.

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Cons
  • -Frequent last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve the classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and academic methods.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of preparation.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a common complaint.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder program quality.
  • -Program value is not commensurate with the high tuition fees.

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  • -Inadequate professors and poor organization
  • -Expensive and irrelevant courses
  • -Unmotivated student body

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas, with Internationality receiving the highest score. Location and Value also received very favorable ratings. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the area with the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience. Overall, the university presents a compelling offering across most dimensions.

Internationality and location stand out as the university's strongest attributes, receiving exceptional ratings. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other categories. Professors, student life, and value are all rated positively, indicating a well-rounded experience, though facilities fall in the middle ground.

Performance shows a very strong showing in Student Life and Internationality, both scoring over 4.0. Facilities and Value also received high marks, hitting a 4.0 average. The university's weakest area is Professors, with a rating just under 4.0.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas, with location receiving the highest marks at 4.44. Professors and student life also scored very well, both at 4.22. Conversely, accommodation and facilities represent the weakest aspects, with scores of 3.56 and 3.63 respectively. The university shows a moderate performance in internationality and value.

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Analyzing the provided ratings reveals a generally positive academic environment. The university excels in **Location** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.0. Professors also receive strong marks, reflecting a high quality of instruction. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. **Facilities** and **Value** indicate moderate satisfaction, while **Internationality** scores well, suggesting a diverse community.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~91% of reviews being 4-5 stars and an average rating of 4.38/5. A small ~0.8% expressed concerns about learning outcomes and last-minute changes.

Around 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting interdisciplinary education, strong academics, and vibrant student life. A small percentage (~4%) express concerns about teaching methods and academic staff preparation.

With ~100% positive feedback from 34 reviews and an average rating of 4.03/5, students highlight respected faculty, practical programs, and an inclusive campus culture. No negative reviews were provided.

The majority of reviews (~89%) are positive, highlighting knowledgeable professors, practical courses, and a supportive environment. A small amount of negative feedback (~11%) exists, with one reviewer feeling the cost was not justified.

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Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising teachers, learning, and campus life. A small portion of negative feedback (around 6.5%) mentions unprepared professors and irrelevant courses.

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Rating distribution
5★
49%
32%
18%
33%
0%
32%
0%
4★
44%
55%
68%
33%
0%
42%
0%
3★
8%
11%
15%
22%
0%
19%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
1★
0%
2%
0%
11%
0%
3%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

Exchange experience

I'm an exchange student in the Reims campus in the academic year of 2023-2024. I think this campus is good for an exchange experience because there are a lot of exchange students and even the french people who come to the grad school don't live in Reims, so basically everyone on the campus is new to the city and wants to form a bond. In terms of academic experience, I think Sciences Po system is really controlling. Their attendance policy is really strict and all the classes have an assignment for the week, either a presentation or an evaluation, which makes the semester exhausting since the beginning. Also, I didn't like the fact that in some classes there are only presentations made by students and no later explanation by the professor. I don't like this method because I think the students only focus on preparing their presentation and we don't really pay attention to the presentation of the other classmates as much as we would pay as if the professor was presenting. To summarize, I still love some of my classes, but I had higher expectations about Sciences Po's method, since it's the best political sciences university in Europe, which made me a little disappointed.

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Just a big NO-NO

As an international student attending the MBA WINE AND SPIRITS BUSINESS program and spending 32 thousand euros (besides the need of quitting my job, move, find an accommodation and change lifestyle) I would say that the school is worth less then half of what it costs. The only good aspects of it are the big students’ communities, the commitment of the international office and the quality of some teachers who cannot really give their best because they’re hampered by the strict organisation of the school programs. Administration, services and the overall school organisation are really below expectations and the educational level is just average despite the cost and the “reputation”. Everyone (classmates, other international students and french ones from all courses and years) complained about the fact that “the school used to be a good one, but now is just bad”!

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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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