London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Strathclyde vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs Aberystwyth University - ABER vs Falmouth University

Side-by-side comparison from 639 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Strathclyde: wins 3/7 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
Aberystwyth University - ABER: wins 1/7 categories
Falmouth University: wins 0/7 categories
Buckinghamshire New University - Bucks New Uni: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Glasgow, The United Kingdom
4.30
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Law
Aberystwyth, The United Kingdom
4.40
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20 reviews
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Best programme: History
Falmouth, The United Kingdom
4.20
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46 reviews
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Best programme: Theatre Arts
Buckinghamshire, The United Kingdom
4.00
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19 reviews
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Best programme: Nursing
4.60
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.44
Win
4.36
4.42
4.24
4.11
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
4.68
4.10
4.30
4.00
4.00
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.25
4.22
4.45
4.20
4.61
Win
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.53
4.34
4.35
4.07
4.17
4.60
Student life
3.64
4.46
Win
4.15
4.25
4.18
4.24
3.90
Value
4.04
4.34
Win
4.11
4.20
4.07
4.11
3.90
Accommodation
3.79
3.90
3.95
4.26
Win
3.76
3.82
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert, approachable faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Strong career preparation and marketable skills development
  • +Excellent facilities and a supportive learning environment
  • +Engaging courses, practical focus, and strong industry ties.
  • +Supportive lecturers and helpful student services.
  • +Excellent facilities and enjoyable student life.
  • +Strong academic programs and knowledgeable, supportive staff.
  • +Excellent location with easy transport and surrounding amenities.
  • +Positive environment, good social life, and valuable career support.
  • +Welcoming and inclusive community
  • +Engaging course content and supportive learning
  • +Beautiful coastal location
  • +Hands-on experience and industry opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and accessible help
  • +Flexible course structure and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and accessible staff
  • +Engaging and challenging academic programs
  • +Positive learning environment and community
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and unclear learning expectations.
  • -Lack of structure and significant workload.
  • -Disappointing careers service and limited social life.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and academic standards.
  • -Unfulfilled promises regarding education and career preparation.
  • -Perceived focus on financial gain over student learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Perceived unfair treatment of international students
  • -Negative impact on future career prospects
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are consistently criticized.
  • -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and irrelevant curriculum content are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths in its **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving scores nearing 4.8. **Professors** also score highly at 4.26. Conversely, **Student Life** is the lowest-rated area, with a score of 3.64, followed by **Accomodation** at 3.79. Other aspects like Facilities and Value fall within a solid mid-range.

With its strongest points in **Location** (4.68) and **Internationality** (4.53), this institution garners excellent marks for its global reach and accessibility. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score highly, reflecting a positive campus experience. The most comparatively weaker area, though still respectable, is **Accomodation** at 3.89, with **Professors** and **Value** also receiving solid ratings.

Overall, the university demonstrates a strong performance, particularly excelling in its Facilities and Internationality, both scoring above 4.3. Professors also received a commendable rating. Areas for potential improvement lie in Accomodation, which received the lowest score of the surveyed categories. Student Life and Location are rated moderately, with Value also falling within a similar range.

This institution demonstrates impressive strengths, particularly in its **Professors** (4.45) and **Facilities** (4.42). **Internationality** also scores well at 4.35. The university maintains a solid standing across other areas, including **Location** (4.3), **Accomodation** (4.26), and **Student Life** (4.25). Its **Value** is rated at 4.2, rounding out its generally positive feedback.

This institution demonstrates a strong showing in key areas, with **Facilities** receiving the highest rating at 4.24. **Professors** and **Student Life** also score well, both exceeding 4.1. Notably, **Accomodation** emerges as the area with the lowest rating, registering at 3.76. Other aspects like Location, Internationality, and Value are all rated solidly around the 4.0 mark.

Professors at this institution are exceptionally well-regarded, earning a high rating. Student life and internationality also received positive scores, reflecting well on these aspects. While generally favorable, accommodation stands out as the area with the lowest rating. Facilities and value for money are also rated competently.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive environment, knowledgeable faculty, and excellent facilities. A small percentage (around 3.4%) mention issues like poor lecturing, inconsistent grading, and lack of social life.

With a 4.32 average rating from 114 reviews, ~85% are positive. Students highlight good courses, strong industry ties, and supportive facilities. No negative reviews were recorded.

With an average rating of 4.31/5 from 104 reviews, ~92% of students are positive. Recurring themes praise knowledgeable staff, good course content, ideal city-centre locations, and employability support. A small ~2% expressed dissatisfaction with teaching quality and course focus.

Approximately 95% of reviews are positive, highlighting tailored support, an inclusive culture, and engaging modules. The coastal location and strong sense of community are frequently praised. A small percentage of negative feedback exists.

Nearly all of the 46 reviews are positive, highlighting supportive faculty and excellent facilities. Students appreciate the hands-on experience and opportunities offered, with no negative feedback recorded.

Approximately 100% of reviews are positive, with students highlighting friendly, supportive staff and engaging academic experiences. No negative feedback was recorded.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
46%
42%
55%
35%
11%
60%
4★
44%
39%
49%
40%
52%
79%
40%
3★
18%
15%
7%
0%
13%
11%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
1%
5%
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.

Strathy - a good balance of uni workload and social life

Strathclyde is located in the heart of Glasgow, so location-wise you are close to everything. Glasgow is a city with a population of half a million and more than 100k university students so it is well suited for uni life and has plenty to offer. I am not gonna lie, Strathclyde is not a top 100 university ranking-wise and that's actually one of the reasons why I choose it - it enables be to both get a really decent higher education in my field of choice and have enough free time to work on other projects I am passionate about. I am doing Computer Science and the curriculum is pretty great and up to date, for instance, we got introduced to neural networks in the second semester of the first year. Facility-wise my department is not the most modern one, but I don't think that affects my education in any meaningful way.

Unlocking My Potential at City University London

My time at City University London was truly transformative. The university's vibrant community and diverse extracurricular activities allowed me to forge lifelong friendships and professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. I was impressed by the university's commitment to academic rigor, character development, and personal growth, which created an ideal environment for me to reach my full potential. The research-driven and industry-relevant curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in international business, while the dedicated faculty and staff offered invaluable guidance and support. I feel grateful for the well-rounded education and holistic experience that City University London offered, preparing me for success in my career and beyond.

Great University

I like the university overall. The tutors are helpful. The facilities are great. The university accommodation is great. There's a good representation of nationalities. The location is quite remote cause theres not much nearby. However the student life is satisfying.

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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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