emlyon business school vs Burgundy School of Business vs ESSCA School of Management vs INSEEC Business School vs Ecole de Management IFAG

Side-by-side comparison from 113 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Sciences Po Lyon - Sciences Po Lyon (5.00)
emlyon business school: wins 1/7 categories
Burgundy School of Business: wins 1/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
INSEEC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole de Management IFAG: wins 0/7 categories
Sciences Po Lyon - Sciences Po Lyon: wins 5/7 categories
EPSI l’école de l’ingénierie informatique: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Best programme: International Politics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.15
3.63
3.73
3.53
2.00
5.00
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Location
4.60
4.44
4.14
4.58
3.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.06
4.22
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3.90
3.95
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.60
3.78
3.87
4.63
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.25
4.22
4.07
4.00
3.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
4.43
3.78
3.70
3.79
3.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.94
Win
3.56
3.37
2.89
1.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical and international programs with diverse students
  • +Valuable professional experience through internships and work-study
  • +Supportive environment for personal and professional development
  • +Experienced and approachable instructors
  • +Practical, relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive environment and good location
  • +Strong marketing & business programs
  • +Excellent student support & community
  • +Diverse academic pathways & practical experience
  • +Diverse and multicultural atmosphere with approachable professors and quality teaching.
  • +Strong support for work-study placements and professional integration.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences and networking opportunities.

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  • +Strong academic programs and quality education
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment for foreign students
  • +Approachable and communicative administration

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Cons
  • -Lack of practical value and shallow content in courses.
  • -Unfair and frustrating grading, especially for group projects.
  • -Disappointing professor engagement and program support.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder program quality.
  • -Program value is not commensurate with the high tuition fees.
  • -Unprepared and unhelpful professors with poor communication.
  • -Irrelevant and outdated courses with a lack of student engagement.
  • -Significant administrative and organizational issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and is poorly delivered.

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  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Ineffective instruction and curriculum

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Rating summary
What students say

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 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.

This institution presents a mixed picture in its evaluations. It shines brightest in **Location**, achieving a score of over 4.1, closely followed by **Student Life** at 4.07 and **Professors** at 3.9. Conversely, **Accomodation** is its least favored aspect, with a rating of 3.37. The university also garners solid marks in Internationality and Value.

Performance across surveyed categories shows a diverse range of feedback. The university excels particularly in **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving exceptionally high scores. In contrast, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, and Value are rated moderately well, indicating room for improvement.

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This institution excels in several key areas, boasting top scores for its facilities, location, student life, internationality, and overall value. These highlight a vibrant and well-equipped environment. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest rating, suggesting this is an area for potential improvement, while professors were also rated well but slightly lower than the strongest categories.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

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.

With ~87% positive feedback and an average rating of 3.93/5, students praise good knowledge transfer, specialization options, internship access, and vibrant campus life. A small portion of reviews mention unprepared professors and irrelevant courses.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 67% of students rating it highly. Recurring themes include a friendly, multicultural atmosphere, supportive professors, and excellent preparation for professional life through practical experiences and group projects.

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With a 5/5 average rating, the sole review highlighted a profound academic journey in political sciences and international relations. Positive aspects included a stunning campus, distinguished alumni, top-notch education, and a warm welcome for foreign students.

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Rating distribution
5★
60%
33%
30%
26%
0%
100%
0%
4★
28%
33%
43%
47%
0%
0%
0%
3★
9%
22%
20%
37%
100%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
11%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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”!

Well-rounded programme

Overall, I had a positive experience at ESSCA. The programme is well organized and provides a solid foundation in business and management. The courses were generally of good quality and covered a broad range of topics, helping students develop both academic knowledge and practical skills. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the international exchange during the third year. ESSCA has a good network of partner universities, and the opportunity to study abroad was a valuable part of the programme. Student life is also a real strength of the school. The associative environment is active and offers many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom, meet new people, and gain additional experience. Like any programme, some courses were more engaging than others, but overall I found the experience enriching and would recommend it to students looking for a business school with a strong international dimension and a good balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

Learning in a practical way

This university has a lot of qualities such as adapting to students in order to optimize learning, and the desire to confront the student as quickly as possible with the world of work. On the other hand, I would criticize this school for poorly disseminated information and a gloomy community life.

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