London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Brunel University London vs Royal Holloway - RHUL vs Greenwich School of Management vs Royal Docks Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 554 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
Brunel University London: wins 0/7 categories
Royal Holloway - RHUL: wins 2/7 categories
Greenwich School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Royal Docks Business School: wins 0/7 categories
SOAS University of London: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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119 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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67 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
3.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Banking and Finance
London, The United Kingdom
3.00
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1 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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34 reviews
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Best programme: International Relations
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.98
4.32
4.10
3.00
3.97
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
3.72
3.98
3.25
4.00
4.85
Win
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.03
4.40
3.85
3.00
4.32
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.33
4.29
3.50
4.00
4.62
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.83
3.91
2.75
3.00
4.29
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.13
4.17
Win
4.10
2.00
4.06
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.61
3.94
Win
1.85
1.00
3.65
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, career-focused learning with industry relevance
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching staff
  • +Accessible campus and useful resources
  • +Strong academic reputation and supportive departments.
  • +Beautiful and safe campus environment.
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • +Practical learning and real-world skills
  • +Experienced and supportive faculty
  • +Inclusive and collaborative environment

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  • +Diverse and inclusive community.
  • +Global perspectives and academic rigor.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant concern.
  • -Outdated course content and confusing teaching methods are frustrating.
  • -Poor communication and lack of professionalism are prevalent.
  • -Feeling unsupported and neglected by the institution.
  • -Limited course variety and depth.
  • -Inconsistent faculty quality and support.
  • -Inconvenient campus locations and access.

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  • -Poor administrative support and communication lead to unresolved issues.
  • -Lack of adequate support services and advice negatively impacts student well-being and finances.
  • -Uncommunicated changes and issues with departmental structure cause significant disruption.
  • -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 garners a strong overall rating, particularly excelling in **Internationality** with a score of 4.33. **Professors** and **Value** also receive high marks. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Location** present the weakest areas, scoring 3.61 and 3.72 respectively. Facilities, student life, and professors all fall within a commendable 3.8 to 4.0 range.

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.

Examining the university's ratings reveals a distinct pattern. The strongest areas are Facilities and Value, both scoring a high 4.1. Internationality also performs well at 3.5. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest point with a low 1.85 rating. Student Life and Location also received moderate scores, indicating areas with potential for improvement.

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This university garners high marks, particularly excelling in its prime **location**, which received a near-perfect score. **Internationality** and **Student Life** also stand out positively. Conversely, **Accommodations** present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Value** are generally rated well, indicating a solid overall offering with specific strengths and one area for potential improvement.

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.

Over 97% of reviews are positive, highlighting career-focused degrees, practical learning, and supportive lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback mentions visa issues and course content clarity.

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.

With a 3.5/5 average rating, reviews are mixed, with roughly 50% negative feedback. Students appreciate practical learning and experienced faculty, but some note a limited course selection.

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~76% of 34 reviews are positive, praising global perspectives, diverse community, and supportive professors. A small percentage of negative feedback (approximately 5.9%) mentions issues with administrative support and communication.

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%
32%
48%
50%
0%
41%
67%
4★
44%
55%
43%
0%
0%
35%
33%
3★
19%
10%
7%
0%
100%
18%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
50%
0%
3%
0%
1★
1%
3%
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
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.

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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.

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The community

I am originally from the USA but decided to pursue my Masters degree in London. My university has a large diverse community of students. I was able to thrive in this environment as I was accepted for being myself. I am Proud to be a SOAS graduate.

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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