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

Side-by-side comparison from 288 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
Université de Franche-Comté - UFC: wins 0/7 categories
emlyon business school: wins 0/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Excelia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 7/7 categories
Ecole Vatel Bordeaux: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Communication and Media Studies
Best programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
La Rochelle, France
4.10
Read more reviews
51 reviews
×
Best programme: Master of Science (MSc)
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Paris, France
4.90
Top
Read more reviews
16 reviews
×
Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Bordeaux, France
4.50
Read more reviews
10 reviews
×
Best programme: Bachelor Program “Operational Manager in International Hospitality” in English (3 years)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.15
4.22
4.01
4.40
4.47
Win
3.90
Location
3.50
4.60
4.24
4.22
4.70
5.00
Win
4.30
Professors
3.00
4.06
4.40
3.90
4.60
5.00
Win
4.70
Internationality
4.00
4.60
4.39
4.29
4.60
4.75
Win
4.30
Student life
2.00
4.25
4.14
4.26
3.90
4.73
Win
3.78
Value
3.50
4.43
4.05
3.95
3.90
4.63
Win
4.20
Accommodation
3.50
3.94
3.59
3.52
3.00
4.33
Win
3.78
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Cultural diversity and international student presence
  • +Engaging cultural activities
  • +Opportunities for cultural exchange
  • +Practical and international programs with diverse students
  • +Valuable professional experience through internships and work-study
  • +Supportive environment for personal and professional development
  • +Practical, skill-building programs with industry relevance
  • +Supportive and interactive faculty and staff
  • +Rich extracurricular activities and networking opportunities
  • +High-quality teaching and relevant, practical programs
  • +Strong student support and career development resources
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Practical and hands-on learning
  • +Study abroad opportunities and international exposure
  • +Professional and passionate professors
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and uninspiring course content.
  • -Lack of practical value and shallow content in courses.
  • -Unfair and frustrating grading, especially for group projects.
  • -Disappointing professor engagement and program support.
  • -Administrative & management issues, including poor communication and exam/result mismanagement.
  • -Concerns about financial focus over student well-being and discrimination.
  • -Unorganized programs and overwhelming course loads with varied evaluations.
  • -Superficial academic content and lack of depth in courses.
  • -Unprofessional training and limited internship/apprenticeship support.
  • -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 & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency from instructors and the university is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

The university demonstrates strong internationality, receiving a rating of 4. Facilities, location, and accommodation are also well-regarded with scores of 3.5. The weakest area appears to be student life, which scored 2. Professors received a respectable rating of 3, and the overall value is also rated at 3.5.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strength in its internationality and location, both scoring above 4.5. Student life and value also received positive marks, exceeding 4.2 and 4.4 respectively. However, accommodation presents as the weakest area, with the lowest rating of approximately 3.94. Facilities and professors also received solid, though slightly lower, scores in comparison.

This university garners strong ratings across several key areas, with **Professors** and **Internationality** standing out as exceptional strengths. Students also appreciate the **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life**. The **Value** offering is also well-regarded. The **Accomodation** category received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement.

This university demonstrates impressive strengths, particularly in **Internationality** (4.29), **Student Life** (4.26), and **Location** (4.22). Facilities and value also receive solid marks. The weakest area, while still respectable, is **Accomodation** (3.52). Overall, the institution offers a well-rounded experience with distinct advantages in fostering an international and engaging student community.

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 garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

Across various aspects, this institution demonstrates a strong academic reputation. Professors are exceptionally rated at 4.7, with location and internationality also scoring highly at 4.3. Student life and accommodation are similarly rated at approximately 3.78, while facilities present the weakest area with a score of 3.9. Overall, the university offers good value at 4.2.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With one positive review and no negative ones, this university is generally well-received. Students highlight cultural diversity as a significant strength.

The vast majority of university students have a positive experience, highlighting academic rigor, practical learning, and international environments. A small fraction of reviews mention disappointment with course content and grading.

Around 97.3% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical skills, career development, and enriching international experiences. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions program disorganization and communication issues.

~94% of 52 reviews are positive, highlighting excellent teaching, professors, and career preparation. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions superficial course coverage and a lack of 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.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

All ten reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight practical, dynamic classes, passionate professors, and beneficial study abroad programs that enhance skills and career prospects. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
0%
60%
50%
31%
60%
94%
50%
4★
50%
28%
42%
57%
40%
6%
50%
3★
50%
9%
6%
8%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
1%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
2%
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Experience in School

My experience in SKEMA Business School is very much enriching. It definitely help me to shape my career aspirations which align with my personal value and even worldview. The management system in my university quite efficient and systematic. Every year, we, students are required to give personal feedback on our learning and courses for each semesters. It is very helpful as it could assist my university to improve its lacking in every aspects.

Nothing to show

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.

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

Valuable networking

I found a tight-knit community at Ecole Vatel, with valuable networking and experiential learning opportunities. The intimate setting allows professors to tailor their guidance, equipping students with applicable knowledge and skills. This personalized approach motivated me to reach my full potential and feel better about transitioning into the workforce.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close