London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Warwick vs University of Derby - UoD vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs BMC Training

Side-by-side comparison from 559 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 2/7 categories
University of Warwick: wins 2/7 categories
University of Derby - UoD: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
BMC Training: wins 0/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Jolt.io: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.40
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Best programme: Economics
Derby, The United Kingdom
4.40
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34 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
4.70
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
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Dublin, Ireland
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.38
4.32
4.56
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Location
4.78
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3.79
4.21
4.78
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Professors
4.26
4.34
4.30
4.67
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Internationality
4.80
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4.49
4.21
4.67
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Student life
3.63
4.29
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4.03
4.00
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Value
4.04
4.21
4.21
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4.00
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Accommodation
3.78
4.09
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4.03
3.22
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Engaging academic environment with knowledgeable, supportive faculty.
  • +Diverse extracurriculars and vibrant campus life with extensive clubs and societies.
  • +State-of-the-art facilities enhancing the learning experience.
  • +Excellent lecturers and quality education
  • +Strong student support and feeling heard
  • +Modern facilities and practical, employability-focused learning
  • +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.
  • -Insufficient and ineffective mental health support is a major concern.
  • -Theoretical studies disconnect from real-world applications hinder learning.
  • -Depressing campus environment and poor student life contribute to misery.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lecturer availability, including frequent reliance on pre-recorded materials.
  • -Misleading course promises and unexpected shifts to online learning.
  • -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.

This university garners impressive scores in several key areas, notably excelling in **Internationality** with a rating of 4.49 and **Facilities** at 4.38. Professors also receive strong marks (4.34). The lowest rated aspect is **Location**, coming in at 3.79. Overall, student life (4.29), accommodation (4.09), and value (4.21) are all well-regarded, indicating a generally positive experience for students.

With most categories scoring well above 4.0, this university demonstrates robust strengths, particularly in **Facilities** (4.32), closely followed by **Professors** (4.30). **Location**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also received consistently high marks at 4.21. The areas with the most room for improvement, though still rated positively, are **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, both hovering around the 4.03 mark.

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.

With an average rating of 4.38/5, ~94% of reviews are positive. Students highlight knowledgeable lecturers, excellent facilities, and a strong work-play balance with numerous clubs. A small percentage of negative feedback mentioned theoretical studies and mental health support concerns.

Most reviews (around 91%) are highly positive, praising incredible lecturers, top-notch facilities, and strong support. A small percentage (around 3%) mentioned issues like inconsistent grading or lecturers not showing up.

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%
44%
56%
67%
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4★
44%
50%
32%
33%
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3★
19%
5%
9%
0%
0%
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2★
2%
1%
3%
0%
0%
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1★
1%
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.

Equipped Laboratory

The University's laboratory is equipped with all the essential resources for effective learning and practical training. I have been fortunate to work with equipment that I was not previously familiar with and have received exceptional supervision on utilizing and managing these tools. This experience has been pivotal in advancing my professional development, and I am confident that I will be well-equipped to enter the workforce upon completing my studies.

Derby is Lovely

Derby is amazing, they are super organized and is great with communication. They ensure that all their students feel heard, safe, and involved in everything. I'm in my second year, and I have no complaints thus far.

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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