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

Side-by-side comparison from 402 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
Royal Holloway - RHUL: wins 0/7 categories
Royal Docks Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Avado: wins 0/7 categories
UK Trading Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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Best programme: Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
3.00
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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London, The United Kingdom
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.32
3.00
4.56
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Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.78
3.98
4.00
4.78
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Not rated
5.00
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Professors
4.26
4.40
3.00
4.67
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Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.29
4.00
4.67
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Not rated
5.00
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Student life
3.63
3.91
3.00
4.00
Win
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Value
4.04
4.17
2.00
4.00
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Not rated
5.00
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Accommodation
3.79
3.94
1.00
3.22
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Diverse assessment methods and flexible study options
  • +Strong academic reputation and supportive departments.
  • +Beautiful and safe campus environment.
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional 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 courses are recurring issues.
  • -Insufficient social life and a judgmental environment are frequently mentioned complaints.
  • -Inconsistent grading, administrative inefficiencies, and inadequate student support services are significant concerns.
  • -Feeling unsupported and neglected by the institution.

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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

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), indicating a significant global presence and desirable setting. **Professors** are also highly rated (4.26). Areas with the lowest scores are **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accomodation** (3.79), suggesting potential room for improvement in these aspects of the student experience, while **Facilities** (4.04) and **Value** (4.04) fall into a mid-range performance.

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.

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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

~78% of reviews are positive, highlighting expert faculty, academic reputation, and community. A small ~3.4% of feedback is negative, citing concerns about teaching quality and careers services.

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.

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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%
48%
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67%
0%
0%
100%
4★
44%
43%
0%
33%
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3★
19%
7%
100%
0%
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2★
2%
0%
0%
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1★
1%
1%
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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.

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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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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