London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Middlesex University - MDX vs The University of Law Business School vs Online Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 499 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/5 categories
Middlesex University - MDX: wins 1/5 categories
The University of Law Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/5 categories
McArthur Online Training: wins 0/5 categories
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): wins 4/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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161 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
5.00
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
5.00
Not rated
4.56
Not rated
5.00
Location
4.78
4.06
5.00
Not rated
4.78
Not rated
5.00
Professors
4.26
4.26
4.60
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.23
4.80
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.19
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.06
4.80
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.65
2.50
Not rated
3.22
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, relevant, and industry-standard course content
  • +Passionate, supportive, and approachable lecturers
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and vibrant campus community
  • +Supportive staff and wellbeing resources
  • +Smooth application process and fast feedback
  • +Career coaching and employable skills development

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  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +Accessible resources and user-friendly website
  • +Positive learning environment and supportive teachers
  • +Strong professional development and career opportunities
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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized as being ineffective.
  • -Administrative and management issues caused significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance were major drawbacks.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty was a recurring problem.

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  • -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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency exacerbates problems.
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.

Surveyed metrics indicate a generally positive university experience. Professors and Internationality received the highest marks, both above 4.2. Facilities and Student Life also scored well, exceeding 4.1. Location and Value were rated respectably around 4.0. The weakest area, Accommodation, scored significantly lower at 3.6.

This institution shines in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for its facilities and location, alongside excellent marks for internationality and value. Student life receives a solid rating. However, accommodation stands out as a weaker point, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Professors are also highly regarded.

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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.

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With outstanding scores in nearly every aspect, this institution excels in its facilities, professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, all receiving perfect marks. However, a significant area for improvement is evident in student life, which received the lowest possible rating, indicating a substantial deficit in this crucial category.

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.

With a 4.24 average rating from 161 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students praise practical course content, passionate lecturers, and a good campus vibe. No negative reviews were recorded.

All five reviews are positive, with students praising supportive staff and departments, smooth application processes, and helpful career coaching. Resources like a large library and advance module content are also highlighted.

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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.

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With an average rating of 5/5, 100% of reviews are positive. Students praise the university experience and CIMA's support, describing it as a dream come true.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
100%
0%
67%
0%
100%
4★
44%
53%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
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.

teachers

most teachers are very patient when helping and explaining to student with questions, the time table planning is not great, responsible team is only accepting online request which the reply was always unable to make changes(except health related issues )

Amazing teaching

It’s a good place to study with lots of activities to do do and with a lot of useful resources as they have a 4 floor library which is great to find studies or even a quite place to study. The modules are set out perfectly with all the content already put up in advance for the students to have a look at so that they can study in advance and have a look through before lessons.

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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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CIMA-My Dream

It was a dream come true, I wanted to become a CIMA member which I achieved in 2015, the thing I like their support very user friendly website, the thing I dislike is the Merger with AICPA, as it seems like for most members it is not a merger but a take over. All in all I am happy to be a member in this Esteem Management Accountancy body.

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