London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Aston University vs University of Exeter - UOE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Staffordshire Business School

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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
Aston University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Exeter - UOE: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Staffordshire Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
4.30
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96 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Exeter, The United Kingdom
4.50
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139 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Stoke-on-Trent, The United Kingdom
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.24
4.52
4.00
4.60
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
4.44
4.41
3.57
4.20
4.78
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.28
4.37
4.00
4.40
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.32
4.12
4.14
4.40
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.31
4.44
3.71
4.60
Win
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.24
4.28
4.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.55
4.23
3.50
4.00
3.22
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Excellent teaching, helpful tutors, and comprehensive learning materials.
  • +Strong academic reputation and valued career services.
  • +Engaging courses with a good mix of theory and practical application.
  • +Supportive, passionate faculty and hands-on, industry-relevant programs
  • +Beautiful, calm campus environment and strong sense of community
  • +Excellent academic resources and career support
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Excellent student support and friendly staff
  • +Convenient location and good facilities
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +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, including lack of empathy and accessibility problems.
  • -Poor lecturer availability and coordination issues.
  • -Lack of academic support and career guidance.
  • -Perceived lack of diversity and inclusivity.
  • -Unwelcoming student atmosphere and imposition of personal views by lecturers.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -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.
  • -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.

Across several key aspects, this institution garners positive feedback. Its strongest areas include Location and Internationality, both scoring above 4.3. Student Life and Professors also received high marks. The weakest performing category is Accomodation, registering a notably lower score of 3.55. Overall, the university presents a well-regarded profile, with most areas exceeding a 4.2 rating.

This institution receives particularly strong marks for its **Facilities**, scoring an impressive 4.52. **Student Life** and **Location** also rank highly, both above 4.4. The **Accomodation** and **Value** are rated well, exceeding 4.2. The area with the lowest score is **Internationality**, at 4.12, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect compared to other evaluated categories.

This institution performs well across most aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, and Value also receive high marks. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored the lowest, and Accomodation. Student life and the overall value proposition are rated solidly in the mid-to-high range.

This institution garners excellent marks for its facilities and student life, both scoring a high 4.6. Professors and internationality also receive positive ratings at 4.4. Location is rated at 4.2, while accommodation and overall value stand at 4. The university's weakest areas appear to be accommodation and value, though they still maintain a respectable rating.

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.

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 ~98% positive feedback, students praise strong teaching, well-organized programs, and helpful tutors. A small minority mention issues with staff empathy and lecture accessibility.

With an average rating of 4.47/5, ~99% of 139 reviews are positive, praising the beautiful campus, strong community, and supportive academics. A very small number of reviews expressed dissatisfaction with course content or diversity.

Most reviews (approximately 71%) highlight a positive learning atmosphere, inspiring professors, and valuable international experiences. A small amount of feedback (around 14%) suggests mediocrity and a focus on profit. The average rating is 3.86/5.

Students highly recommend this university, citing great support, good location near the train station, and excellent facilities like the sports center and student union. The learning environment and teaching methods are also frequently praised. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

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%
38%
54%
43%
60%
67%
100%
4★
44%
53%
41%
29%
40%
33%
0%
3★
19%
7%
4%
14%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
1%
14%
0%
0%
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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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.

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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