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

Side-by-side comparison from 101 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Sciences Po: wins 5/7 categories
Université de Bourgogne - UB: wins 2/7 categories
Burgundy School of Business: wins 0/7 categories
School of Wine & Spirits Business: wins 0/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole des Ponts Business School: wins 0/7 categories
CESI: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Paris, France
4.10
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Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Business
Best programme: International Business
Aix en Provence, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.86
4.06
Win
3.43
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3.54
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Location
4.43
Win
3.72
4.38
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4.15
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Professors
4.28
Win
3.97
4.13
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4.00
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Internationality
4.69
Win
4.06
3.75
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3.92
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Student life
4.24
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4.13
4.13
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4.15
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Value
4.40
Win
4.03
3.63
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3.77
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Accommodation
3.20
3.90
Win
3.38
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3.31
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Interdisciplinary curriculum with practical applications
  • +Networking opportunities and vibrant student life
  • +Prestigious institution with accomplished faculty
  • +Engaging faculty and practical, skill-building programs
  • +Supportive and inspiring campus environment
  • +Smooth application and onboarding process
  • +Engaging and high-quality programs with experienced professors.
  • +Convenient and pleasant location with good infrastructure.
  • +International diversity and friendly atmosphere.

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  • +Practical, real-world teaching and international exposure
  • +Supportive staff and engaging learning environment
  • +High-quality programs and diverse student body

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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 disrupt learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder educational experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support causes frustration.
  • -Inadequate return on investment for the high tuition fees.
  • -Poor organizational structure hinders professors.
  • -Insufficient career services and limited networking opportunities.

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  • -Irrelevant course content and unqualified instructors.
  • -High tuition fees for perceived poor value.
  • -Lack of student motivation and academic focus.

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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.

Academic and student experience factors generally received positive feedback, with Student Life standing out as the strongest area. Facilities and Internationality also garnered high scores. The university's Location was rated as the weakest aspect among the surveyed categories, though still within a respectable range. Overall, the institution demonstrates a well-rounded offering with particular strengths in student engagement and international appeal.

Academic and student experiences at this institution are generally well-regarded, with the location standing out as a particular strength. Professors and student life also received very positive feedback. However, areas such as facilities and accommodation represent opportunities for improvement, scoring notably lower than other aspects. Internationality and value for money fall within the mid-range of assessments.

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This institution shows excellent strengths in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving high scores of 4.15. **Professors** also garnered a perfect 4. **Facilities**, with a score of 3.54, and **Value** at 3.77, are respectable. The **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.31. **Internationality** is also a strong point, rated at 3.92.

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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.

The Université de Bourgogne receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~88% of 33 reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students highlight esteemed faculty, practical learning, and an inclusive campus environment. No negative reviews were recorded.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising location, program quality, and experiential learning. ~13% are negative, citing cost-effectiveness and facility issues. The average rating is 3.63/5.

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Most reviews (around 70%) highlight practical teaching, an international environment, and good quality staff/students. A small percentage (about 7.7%) express dissatisfaction with course relevance and teacher quality.

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Rating distribution
5★
32%
18%
25%
0%
23%
0%
0%
4★
55%
70%
38%
0%
46%
0%
0%
3★
11%
12%
25%
0%
23%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
13%
0%
0%
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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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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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