London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Warwick Business School - WBS vs Cardiff Metropolitan University vs University of Dundee vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 506 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
Warwick Business School - WBS: wins 3/7 categories
Cardiff Metropolitan University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Dundee: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Abertay University: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.40
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44 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.10
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Software Engineering
Dundee, The United Kingdom
4.30
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24 reviews
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Best programme: Finance
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Dundee, The United Kingdom
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.57
Win
4.34
4.22
4.00
4.29
4.56
Location
4.78
Win
4.24
4.24
4.17
3.57
4.35
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.57
4.32
3.91
4.00
4.30
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.60
4.29
3.87
4.14
4.22
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.63
Win
3.92
4.30
3.71
4.30
4.00
Value
4.04
4.31
4.18
4.17
4.00
4.35
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.46
Win
3.87
3.67
3.50
4.15
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Exceptional, practical, and rigorous academic programs
  • +Supportive and engaging faculty dedicated to student success
  • +Global learning environment and vibrant community
  • +Supportive faculty and comprehensive career services
  • +Excellent facilities and student life organization
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application
  • +Strong staff support and approachability
  • +Comprehensive student welfare and financial aid
  • +Development of professional confidence and skills
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive and collaborative academic environment
  • +High-quality teaching and approachable staff
  • +Practical and industry-focused curriculum
  • +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.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are major complaints.
  • -Lack of engagement and irrelevant course content frustrate students.
  • -Poor communication and slow faculty responses are frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Students struggle to access the limited services offered.
  • -Inconsistent and unfair grading practices are a major concern.
  • -The facility is old and in dire need of an upgrade.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of support and resources negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -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.

Student feedback indicates a generally positive university experience, with **Student Life** standing out as the highest-rated aspect. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received very strong scores. Conversely, **Location** emerged as the weakest area, though still rated favorably. **Value** is also moderately lower compared to other metrics.

This institution garners praise for its excellent **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.34. Professors also receive strong marks at 4.31, with Location and Internationality also performing well. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are areas with comparatively lower, though still respectable, ratings, falling below 4.0. The overall value is rated at 4.18.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback. Student life stands out as the strongest area, followed closely by facilities and value. Location also received favorable reviews. Conversely, accommodation scored the lowest among the surveyed categories, indicating a potential area for improvement. Professor quality and internationality were rated moderately well.

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.

Across various aspects, this institution garners solid feedback. Location and value stand out as its strongest points, both receiving ratings above 4.3. Student life and professors are also highly regarded. Accommodations represent the weakest area with the lowest score, though still a respectable 4.15. Facilities and internationality also score well, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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.

Nearly all 44 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.41/5. Students highlight world-class, rigorous, and practical education, exceptional and supportive faculty, and a globally diverse community.

With an average rating of 4.14/5 from 77 reviews, ~74% are positive, highlighting a well-resourced campus, helpful faculty, and organized student life. A small ~1.3% of feedback mentioned communication issues.

With an average rating of 4.25/5, ~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent staff support, student welfare services, and career guidance. One negative review mentioned inconsistent grading.

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.

With 22 positive reviews out of 23, students praise the supportive academic environment, knowledgeable lecturers, and helpful resources. The learning experience is generally rated highly, with ~0% negative feedback.

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%
48%
29%
50%
43%
35%
67%
4★
44%
45%
58%
33%
29%
61%
33%
3★
19%
7%
12%
13%
14%
4%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
4%
14%
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.

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Exceptional

Professors were very insightful, i formed a good network with my fellow students. The staff really welcomed me in a friendly manner. Business management degree was amazing. I did learn alot in this course, be it basic things or common practices needed in progression for your career. The city is beautiful, it's a student city which really helps you settle in quite easily.

Best Experience

Amazing university and a great experience for me. I really think it's the best option to live a full college experience. The level of studies and teachers is good, besides being a campus a long time ago. Then you have the option of the village that also has a lot of life.

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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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