IÉSEG School of Management vs Rennes School of Business vs HEC Paris vs Audencia Business School vs ESSCA School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 361 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
IÉSEG School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Rennes School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
HEC Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Audencia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.10
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31 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: MSc in International Management & Business
Best programme: International Business
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
4.12
4.18
3.85
3.64
4.56
Win
3.92
Location
4.29
4.24
3.92
4.00
4.09
4.78
4.92
Win
Professors
4.28
4.29
4.01
4.03
4.09
4.67
Win
4.62
Internationality
4.55
4.32
4.44
4.29
4.09
4.67
4.92
Win
Student life
4.25
4.41
Win
4.34
3.93
4.18
4.00
4.15
Value
4.31
4.18
4.34
Win
4.16
3.82
4.00
4.23
Accommodation
3.78
3.85
4.02
Win
3.47
3.27
3.22
3.62
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong international community and global opportunities
  • +Supportive professors and active student associations
  • +Practical, real-world learning and experienced faculty
  • +Diverse and international student and faculty community
  • +Welcoming and supportive learning environment
  • +Strong academics and practical application from expert faculty
  • +Supportive community and engaging student body
  • +Excellent career preparation and global opportunities
  • +Excellent professors, classes, and facilities.
  • +Diverse international student community and cultural immersion.
  • +Well-structured programs and ample opportunities for professional development and city exploration.
  • +Practical teaching, real-life cases, and experiential learning
  • +International environment and diverse programs with exchange opportunities
  • +Supportive staff and high-quality teaching and content
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
Cons
  • -Last-minute changes disrupt scheduling and planning.
  • -Perceived lack of effort to improve classroom experience.
  • -Concerns about course offerings and professor quality.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant problems.
  • -Poor English communication from staff and professors is a major frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including disorganization and perceived arrogance.
  • -Poor teaching quality, with a lack of encouraging discussion and limited course selection.
  • -Limited career prospects and lack of international recognition.
  • -Lack of practical training and outdated facilities.
  • -Unresponsive professors and poor management.
  • -Irrelevant courses and unqualified teachers lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -High cost is not justified by the quality of education offered.
  • -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.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

Assessing the university's performance reveals a generally positive reception from students. Student life stands out as the strongest area, alongside internationality and professors, all receiving high marks. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest point, scoring notably lower than other aspects. Other categories like facilities, location, and value also garnered solid, above-average ratings.

This institution garners an exceptional rating for **Internationality** at 4.44. **Student Life** and **Value** also score highly, both around 4.34. Conversely, **Location** received the lowest score at 3.92, indicating it is the relative weakness among the surveyed aspects. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Accommodation fall within a strong range of 4.0 to 4.18.

Regarding its overall assessment, the institution performs best in **Internationality** (4.29) and **Value** (4.16). Professors also receive a high mark (4.03). The weakest area identified is **Accomodation** (3.47), though Facilities also scored relatively lower (3.85). Student Life and Location received solid ratings in the mid-range.

This institution performs best in Student Life, receiving a strong rating of 4.18. Professors, Location, and Internationality also received excellent marks around 4.09. The weakest area for the university is Accomodation, scoring 3.27. Facilities and Value are rated moderately well, with scores of 3.64 and 3.82 respectively.

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.

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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 ~97% positive feedback, students praise teaching methods, practical learning, global faculty, and strong business ties. A small fraction of reviews noted challenges for international students regarding language and administrative support.

~74% of 31 reviews are positive, highlighting excellent professors, strong community, and a balance of academics with practical and global opportunities. A small percentage (~6.5%) expressed disappointment with program organization or teaching quality.

With an average rating of 4.19/5, roughly 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent classes, professors, and facilities. One negative review expressed disappointment with a lack of practical training and professor engagement.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical teaching, international focus, and supportive staff. One review (around 9%) criticizes course relevance and instructor quality.

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.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
49%
44%
35%
31%
27%
67%
69%
4★
44%
56%
45%
63%
45%
33%
23%
3★
9%
0%
13%
0%
18%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
3%
6%
9%
0%
8%
1★
0%
3%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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.

Exemplary institution

The school stands out as an exemplary institution with commendable features. The accommodation facilities are not only comfortable but also designed to foster a conducive learning environment. The faculty comprises diverse, highly qualified educators, ensuring a high standard of education. The emphasis on practical learning prepares students effectively for real-world scenarios. The institution offers a top-notch academic experience combined with excellent living standards, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking quality education.

Diversity and quality of fellow students

Very international and interesting place to be and opens a lot of opportunities, however the administration is very french and facilities are subpar (gym, classrooms) meaning the academic affairs is pretty much useless and lastly we are graded on a curve which can create a toxic environment because of the competition. With that being said the pros outweighs the cons by far.

Focus on multicultural business management

I have been quite satisfied by the quality of teaching at Audencia. The lecturers and professors are knowledgeable and place an emphasis on professionalism and leveraging culture in business dealings.

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.

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.

For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

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