London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Stirling vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Oxford Brookes University vs Stirling Management School

Side-by-side comparison from 533 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
University of Stirling: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Oxford Brookes University: wins 0/7 categories
Stirling Management School: wins 5/7 categories
University of Reading: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Stirling, The United Kingdom
4.10
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57 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Oxford, The United Kingdom
4.30
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58 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Stirling, The United Kingdom
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Law
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.30
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Law
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.31
4.00
4.46
5.00
Win
4.30
4.56
Location
4.78
4.16
3.57
4.52
5.00
Win
4.49
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.07
4.00
4.20
4.33
4.19
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.61
4.14
4.38
4.67
4.38
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.16
3.71
4.24
4.67
Win
4.23
4.00
Value
4.04
4.02
4.00
3.98
4.33
Win
4.21
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.78
3.50
3.96
4.33
Win
4.03
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Beautiful campus and natural surroundings
  • +Supportive faculty and quality academic programs
  • +Strong sense of community and opportunities for friendship
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application
  • +Vibrant social life and positive campus atmosphere
  • +Exposure to diverse international cultures
  • +Dedicated faculty and strong academic programs
  • +Beautiful campus and excellent sports facilities
  • +Wholesome university life with diverse community and resources
  • +Supportive community and engaging teaching
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers
  • +Opportunities for personal and academic growth
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Courses heavily advertise future programs and have poor assessment design.
  • -Little opportunity for practical experience or placements is provided.
  • -The curriculum lacks practical application and sufficient assessment of material.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Lack of diversity across the wider university
  • -Insufficient student support services
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of student support frustrate many.
  • -Poor administration and communication create unnecessary difficulties.
  • -Unapproachable and unhelpful staff create a poor learning environment.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities hinder student experience.
  • -Lack of university support and student motivation is disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
Rating summary
What students say

Perceived strengths of this institution lie significantly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving top marks. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest reported satisfaction. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate to good range, indicating generally positive feedback across these aspects.

This institution is highly regarded for its **internationality**, boasting a rating of 4.61. Other strong areas include **facilities** (4.31), **location** (4.16), and **student life** (4.16). **Professors** and **value** also received solid scores around 4.0. The **accommodations** are rated as the weakest area, with a score of 3.78.

This institution performs well across most aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, and Value also receive high marks. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored the lowest, and Accomodation. Student life and the overall value proposition are rated solidly in the mid-to-high range.

This institution receives particularly high marks for its **location** and **facilities**, both scoring above 4.4. Student life and internationality are also well-regarded. Conversely, **accommodation** and **value** are the areas with the lowest scores, both falling just under 4. While professors receive a respectable rating, these two aspects represent the primary opportunities for improvement.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its facilities and location, both scoring a perfect 5. Student life and internationality are also very strong, each rated at 4.67. Professors, accommodation, and value for money are consistently rated well, all around 4.33. The university demonstrates a well-rounded offering with its strongest areas being tangible resources and its welcoming global environment.

This university demonstrates a strong overall performance, particularly excelling in **Location** with a score of 4.49. **Internationality** also received a high rating at 4.38. The lowest-rated area is **Accomodation**, scoring 4.03, though it still remains a positive score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value all fall within a close and favorable range.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) are positive, praising academic reputation, expert faculty, and excellent resources. A small percentage (~3.4%) express dissatisfaction with lecturing quality, course structure, or career services.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting the beautiful campus and supportive environment. A small portion of feedback (~3.5%) expresses concerns about course structure and assessment methods.

Most reviews (approximately 71%) highlight a positive learning atmosphere, inspiring professors, and valuable international experiences. A small amount of feedback (around 14%) suggests mediocrity and a focus on profit. The average rating is 3.86/5.

With an average rating of 4.29/5 from 58 reviews, ~94% of students provide positive feedback, highlighting rewarding academics and a positive social experience. A small percentage (~1.7%) noted areas for improvement.

With a ~100% positive rating averaging 4.33/5, student feedback highlights dedicated faculty and a stunning campus with excellent facilities. Some mention a focus on self-learning at the Master's level, which may differ from prior experiences.

With ~96% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.27/5, students praise supportive communities, knowledgeable lecturers, and engaging courses. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with lecturer approachability and teaching styles.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
39%
43%
43%
33%
44%
67%
4★
44%
40%
29%
45%
67%
44%
33%
3★
19%
19%
14%
10%
0%
8%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
2%
0%
3%
0%
1★
1%
2%
14%
0%
0%
1%
0%
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Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

Affordable accommodation

In my first year at the university, I stayed in Polwarth House; the lowest-priced accommodation building available, at £88 per week. I shared a thin hallway, one bathroom and an extra shower room, and a small kitchen with three other students. There was no common room, although the kitchen was enough for all of us to comfortably hang out in. The bedroom was spacious; containing a 3/4 bed and a desk that stretched from the medium-sized wardrobe to the wall. There were more than enough plug sockets, and plenty of space to fit my drying rack and guitar. The sink area was small, but I could always use the one in the shared bathroom if I needed a bigger area. Compared with other similarly-priced accommodations' bedrooms, I feel like I got my money's worth out of it. Everyone in the building was very sociable and friendly, and it was easy to get to my friends' flats from my own. Most of my close friendships were made at flat parties in Polwarth. It is worth saying that it can get pretty noisy on the weekends - and the noise can carry - but any issues can be sorted out by phoning campus security. I found that a good pair of noise-cancelling earbuds was enough. If you are a student looking to save money, and don't mind the occasional party above you, I can't recommend Polwarth enough.

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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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