London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ESCP Business School vs London Business School - LBS vs Royal Holloway - RHUL vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 487 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: London Business School - LBS (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
ESCP Business School: wins 0/7 categories
London Business School - LBS: wins 5/7 categories
Royal Holloway - RHUL: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
eTrain: wins 0/7 categories
Media Training: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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47 reviews
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Best programme: Finance
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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67 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.09
4.76
Win
4.32
4.56
Not rated
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Location
4.78
4.33
4.89
Win
3.98
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.11
4.64
4.40
4.67
Win
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Internationality
4.80
4.80
4.96
Win
4.29
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.17
4.83
Win
3.91
4.00
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Not rated
Value
4.04
4.39
4.70
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4.17
4.00
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Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.27
3.85
3.94
Win
3.22
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Academic rigor with practical business applications
  • +Diverse and collaborative cohort with global perspectives
  • +Supportive and ambitious community driving personal growth
  • +Strong academic reputation and supportive departments.
  • +Beautiful and safe campus environment.
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • +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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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 cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum often lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and student support is a recurring problem.
  • -Feeling unsupported and neglected by the institution.
  • -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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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.

Across various aspects, this institution shows considerable strengths, particularly in **Internationality**, earning a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Value** also received very high marks. Student life and professors are rated positively, as are facilities. However, the lowest-rated category is **Accomodation**, indicating an area for potential improvement.

This institution garners exceptional scores, particularly in Internationality (4.96) and Location (4.89), reflecting a globally connected and well-situated environment. Student Life (4.83) and Facilities (4.76) also received very positive feedback. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.85, suggesting this aspect could be an area for improvement. Overall, the university presents a strong offering with high marks in key student experience areas.

Academic and campus life at this institution receive notable recognition. Professors earned the highest score, followed closely by facilities and internationality. Location, student life, and accommodation were rated as the weakest areas, though still within a generally positive range. The value proposition for students is also rated favorably.

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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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.

Approximately 97.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, multicultural environments, and personal/professional growth. A single negative review mentioned the EMIB program should be updated.

With an average rating of 4.81/5 from 47 reviews, students praise the university's enriching curriculum and practical, career-focused approach. The diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment, along with knowledgeable faculty, are recurring themes.

With an average rating of 4.36/5 from 67 reviews, ~98.5% are positive, highlighting strong academics, supportive departments, and a beautiful campus. A small amount of negative feedback exists.

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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Rating distribution
5★
34%
55%
81%
48%
67%
0%
0%
4★
44%
38%
19%
43%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
5%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

Great international exposure

To me, studying at ESCP has been a really rewarding experience. The multicultural environment helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professors are very supportive and bring real-world insights into the classroom. I rlly liked the flexibility to study in different campuses across Europe. Although some admin processes can be slow, but overall I felt well-prepared for the job market.

Amazing focus on networking and employment at the cost of theorical knowledge

I liked this programme for three main reasons. Firstly, the sense of community you get over the short (1-year) MIM programme is outstanding. The school provides students with daily opportunities to get together and you get really well integrated in a matter of days. Second, the school's utmost priority is your employement. LBS possesses a great career centre that constantly pushes you to look for job opportunities and provides you with great interview trainings. Finally, I believe that only 5% of the students come from the UK, meaning that the school is fully international. On the other hand, from a knowledge perspective, I would not expect to learn much from the main courses if you already have a Bachelor in Business or Economics. The secondary courses you can choose from are, however, really handy. Thanks to its broad focus, this programme excels at preparing you for careers in Consulting or Investment Banking. It is also well recognized worldwide. To sum up, I would recommend this programme for international outgoing individuals who would like to pursue a career in Consulting or Investment Banking.

English and Creative Writing

Adore the course - from learning plays to knowing more about the authors that wrote great novels. It goes back to the early years of writing to now the modern era. They have a wide selection that students can choose from module vice. I could not be happier to choose a course this good.

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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