Université de Franche-Comté - UFC vs emlyon business school vs SKEMA Business School vs Excelia Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
Université de Franche-Comté - UFC: wins 0/7 categories
emlyon business school: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
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Best programme: Business Administration
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Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
4.60
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
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Category ratings
Facilities
2.67
4.15
4.23
4.02
4.40
3.93
4.47
Win
Location
2.67
4.57
4.32
4.30
4.70
4.87
Win
3.13
Professors
2.33
4.06
4.37
3.91
4.60
Win
4.53
4.27
Internationality
3.00
4.59
4.43
4.30
4.60
4.87
Win
3.87
Student life
1.67
4.25
4.25
Win
4.25
3.90
4.14
4.20
Value
2.67
4.41
4.09
3.91
3.90
4.13
4.67
Win
Accommodation
2.67
3.94
3.70
3.66
3.00
3.62
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong cultural diversity and international student presence.
  • +Practical, international focus and diverse student body
  • +Opportunities for professional development and real-world experience
  • +Strong academic programs and supportive resources
  • +Practical skills and real-world business application
  • +International environment and diverse experiences
  • +Career development and professional growth
  • +Practical learning, internships, and experienced instructors.
  • +International exposure and multicultural environment.
  • +High-quality teaching and good course content.
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Helpful staff and organized curriculum
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Poor career preparation and job placement support.
  • -Lack of practical value in coursework and insufficient learning.
  • -Frustrating and unfair grading, especially for group projects.
  • -Poor professor engagement and program management.
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Poor communication and guidance
  • -Outdated facilities and teaching faculty
  • -Superficial academic content and lack of practical value.
  • -Ineffective career support, including internships and apprenticeships.
  • -Courses not aligning with student expectations or career goals.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and career support limits student experience.
  • -Teaching quality varies and some courses lack depth.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a varied rating profile. Its strongest area is Internationality, scoring a perfect 3. Conversely, Student Life received the lowest marks, at 1.67. Facilities, Location, Accommodation, and Value all received a respectable 2.67. The rating for Professors sits slightly lower at 2.33.

This university demonstrates particularly strong performance in both **Internationality** (4.59) and **Location** (4.57), indicating excellent global engagement and a desirable setting. **Value** for money is also highly rated (4.41). The weakest area is **Accomodation**, scoring the lowest at 3.94, though other aspects like Student Life (4.25) and Facilities (4.15) remain solid. Professors also receive a respectable rating of 4.06.

Across surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates robust strengths in **Internationality (4.43)** and **Professors (4.37)**. Student life, location, and facilities also received positive scores. However, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at **3.70**, suggesting potential room for improvement in that specific aspect. The overall value is also rated favorably at 4.09.

Performing exceptionally well, this university boasts its strongest ratings in **Location** (4.30) and **Internationality** (4.30), closely followed by **Student Life** (4.25). Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest score at 3.66, and **Professors** and **Value**, both rated at 3.91. The **Facilities** score stands at a respectable 4.02.

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.

This university is highly rated, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.87. **Professors** also receive strong marks at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.62. **Facilities** are also on the lower end at 3.93, though **Student Life** and **Value** are rated positively around 4.1.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With 3 reviews, ~33% are negative. Positive feedback highlights cultural diversity and activities. Negative feedback indicates struggles with job prospects and career preparation, especially for international students.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~98%), praising academic rigor, practical application, and international diversity. A small percentage (~2%) expressed disappointment with course content and grading fairness.

With a 4.37/5 average rating from 175 reviews, approximately 97.7% of students provide positive feedback. Key highlights include practical skills, international opportunities, and professional development. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions poor management and organization.

With a 4.07/5 average, ~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting international opportunities, practical learning, and a multicultural environment. A small ~4.5% of feedback is negative, citing superficial course coverage and limited practical value.

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.

The university is highly praised for its diverse student body, rich learning experiences, and opportunities for personal and career growth. However, about 13% of reviews mention inconsistent teaching quality and administrative issues.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
0%
59%
50%
31%
60%
67%
47%
4★
33%
28%
41%
51%
40%
20%
47%
3★
33%
11%
7%
13%
0%
0%
7%
2★
0%
0%
1%
3%
0%
13%
0%
1★
33%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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Class of 2018, Int'l Business Administration

Studying at Skema Business School in Sophia Antipolis was a fantastic experience. The campus is modern and located in a wonderful tech hub. The professors bring real-world business experience to the classroom. I loved the multicultural environment and the group projects. Skema gave me great friends, a strong global network, and the right skills for my career.

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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.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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