Sciences Po vs Université de Bourgogne - UB vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Burgundy School of Business vs Excelia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 153 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Sciences Po: wins 3/7 categories
Université de Bourgogne - UB: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 1/7 categories
Burgundy School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 1/7 categories
School of Wine & Spirits Business: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Paris, France
4.10
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47 reviews
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Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: Banking
La Rochelle, France
4.10
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55 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Aix en Provence, France
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.86
4.00
4.13
Win
3.63
4.02
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.43
3.70
3.75
4.44
Win
4.26
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.28
Win
3.97
4.13
4.22
3.93
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.69
Win
4.06
4.13
3.78
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.24
4.09
3.63
4.22
4.26
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.40
Win
4.00
4.13
3.78
3.99
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.20
3.84
Win
3.57
3.56
3.58
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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
  • +Practical, industry-relevant courses and inspiring professors
  • +Rich international environment and diverse student body
  • +Personal and professional development opportunities
  • +Experienced and approachable instructors
  • +Practical, relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive environment and good location
  • +Practical curriculum and quality teaching
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Career preparation and alumni network

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Cons
  • -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  • -Outdated facilities and academic methods.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.
  • -Financial concerns and perceived low educational value.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder program quality.
  • -Program value is not commensurate with the high tuition fees.
  • -Superficial course content and lack of practical application
  • -Unprofessional training and limited career support relative to cost
  • -Mismatch between program offerings and student expectations

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Rating summary
What students say

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 garners excellent marks in several key areas. Facilities, Professors, Internationality, and Value all received high scores of 4.125. Student Life and Accommodations are rated lower, at 3.625 and approximately 3.57 respectively, indicating these are areas with more room for improvement compared to its other strengths. The Location score sits at 3.75.

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.

Analyzing the provided ratings, the university excels particularly in **Internationality** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.25. **Location** also receives a strong endorsement. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.57. Other aspects like **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Value** fall within a respectable mid-range, generally hovering around the 4.0 mark.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

Most reviews praise the inspiring professors, practical learning, and international environment, contributing to a ~74% positive sentiment. One review expressed dissatisfaction, calling it a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

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.

~89% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical curriculum, good teaching, and international environments. A small minority (~5%) found courses superficial or lacking practical value.

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Rating distribution
5★
32%
18%
38%
33%
33%
0%
0%
4★
55%
68%
38%
33%
55%
0%
0%
3★
11%
15%
13%
22%
9%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
13%
11%
2%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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