Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas vs SKEMA Business School vs International School of Management vs Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 202 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais - PUC Minas: wins 1/7 categories
SKEMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
International School of Management: wins 4/7 categories
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis: wins 0/7 categories
Centro Universitário do Estado do Pará - CESUPA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Economics
Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: Acting
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Computer and Information Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.67
Win
4.22
4.64
3.58
4.40
Not rated
3.00
Location
4.50
4.25
4.64
4.11
4.70
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.50
4.41
4.82
4.31
4.60
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.17
4.39
4.82
Win
3.41
4.60
Not rated
2.00
Student life
4.40
4.14
4.50
Win
4.03
3.90
Not rated
3.00
Value
4.50
4.06
4.73
Win
4.28
3.90
Not rated
3.00
Accommodation
4.20
3.59
4.64
Win
3.04
3.00
Not rated
1.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and comprehensive curriculum
  • +Strong market preparation and multicultural insights
  • +Good infrastructure and organized institution
  • +Excellent professors and practical, engaging courses
  • +Diverse international environment and strong friendships
  • +Extensive clubs, activities, and career development opportunities
  • +Expert professors and quality cohorts
  • +Flexible learning and personalized support
  • +Global exposure and networking opportunities
  • +Experienced professors with practical application
  • +Accessible and diverse learning opportunities
  • +Quality education meeting student expectations
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Engaging and supportive professors
  • +Relevant and practical course content
Cons
  • -Overcrowded and outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of communication from administration and disorganized management.
  • -Limited course offerings and outdated curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues negatively impact student experience.
  • -Poor communication and guidance hinder academic and career progression.
  • -Perceived focus on profit over student well-being and educational quality.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are common complaints.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in disrepair.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are common frustrations.
  • -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.

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  • -Students are frustrated with administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of academic support and resources is a significant concern.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution scores particularly well in its **facilities**, achieving an impressive 4.67. **Professors**, **location**, and **value** also stand out with strong marks of 4.5. The **student life** is rated positively at 4.4. Among the surveyed areas, **internationality** at 4.17 and **accommodation** at 4.2 received the lowest, though still respectable, scores.

This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly for its **Professors** (4.41) and **Internationality** (4.39). **Facilities** (4.22) and **Location** (4.25) also receive strong scores. **Student Life** (4.14) and **Value** (4.06) are rated favorably. The **Accomodation** (3.59) stands out as the lowest-rated aspect, though still a moderate score.

This institution garners exceptional praise, particularly for its professors and international student experience, both scoring a near-perfect 4.82. Facilities, location, and accommodation also received strong marks around 4.64. Student life earned a solid 4.5, while value was rated a commendable 4.73. The university's weakest area, though still strong, is student life.

This university receives its highest marks for Professors (4.32) and Value (4.25). Location (4.08) and Student Life (4.00) also scored well. Conversely, Accomodation (3.04) and Internationality (3.36) represent the weakest areas, with Facilities (3.58) falling in the middle. Overall, the university demonstrates considerable strengths in academic quality and financial benefit, while improvements may be considered in student living arrangements and global engagement.

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.

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With excellent scores for professors and location, this institution clearly excels in those key areas. However, accommodation presents a significant weakness, receiving the lowest rating. Internationality also lags behind, suggesting room for improvement in global engagement. Facilities and student life are rated moderately, while value for money is considered average.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.29/5, ~71% of feedback is positive, praising excellent professors, good infrastructure, and comprehensive programs. A small portion of feedback noted minor imperfections in technological features and graduation program structure.

With a 4.36 average rating, ~97.3% of reviews are positive, praising interactive classes, supportive faculty, and diverse international experiences. The remaining ~2.7% express concerns about management, communication, and program organization.

All 11 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.64/5. Students praise the high quality of professors, impressive and diverse student cohorts, and flexible learning options. The curriculum is described as relevant and contemporary, fostering significant personal and career growth.

Students highly recommend this university, with ~93% of feedback being positive. Recurring themes include dedicated, practical professors and valuable learning opportunities. A small amount of feedback (~7%) mentions infrastructure needing maintenance.

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.

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With an average rating of 4/5, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students appreciate great professors, though some encountered curriculum changes causing confusion. Negative feedback is negligible.

Rating distribution
5★
57%
50%
64%
43%
60%
0%
0%
4★
14%
42%
36%
50%
40%
0%
100%
3★
29%
6%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

Just starting and very happy

I am just starting my PhD journey and I could not be happier with my choice in ISM. Amazing experience with quality professors AND impressive cohorts. Working full-time, this educational focus would not be feasible if I was not able to be flexible as to when and where I take my classes. It is a tough, long, and robust path that requires focus, but the team at ISM is truly the best. They help navigate the way that will work best for you and not put you in a 'one way fits all' situation to accomplish this massive step. I wanted a global education that was through a recognized, accredited, and respected school and ISM has not just been that, but so much more.

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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.

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