London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Bristol vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Queen's University Belfast - QUB vs University of Salford

Side-by-side comparison from 611 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 Bristol: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Queen's University Belfast - QUB: wins 1/7 categories
University of Salford: wins 1/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Bristol, The United Kingdom
4.30
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94 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.20
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
Salford, The United Kingdom
4.40
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81 reviews
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Best programme: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.40
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.34
4.00
4.37
4.47
4.07
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.69
3.57
4.27
4.66
4.14
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.38
4.00
4.35
4.46
4.38
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.34
4.14
4.14
4.36
4.09
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.53
Win
3.71
4.31
4.37
3.94
4.00
Value
4.04
4.10
4.00
4.21
4.44
Win
4.28
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.88
3.50
4.19
Win
3.91
3.59
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Friendly people, ease of meeting requirements, and abundant club activities.
  • +Conducive learning environment, excellent staff/supervisor relationships, and accessible information.
  • +Great facilities, engaging studies, and diverse program offerings.
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Valuable real-world experience opportunities
  • +Engaging professors and strong academic support
  • +Diverse course offerings and relevant hands-on learning
  • +Vibrant campus atmosphere and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Strong academic programmes and industry-focused courses
  • +Supportive lecturers and a welcoming environment
  • +Excellent location and facilities
  • +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.
  • -Poor student support services and ineffective handling of issues.
  • -Fragmented campus and lack of community contribute to isolation.
  • -Unengaging and unchallenging curriculum.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Outdated curriculum and insufficient practical preparation for the workforce.
  • -Mediocre educational standards.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -The campus facilities appear to be outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication and support from university staff are often perceived as lacking.
  • -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.

A notable performance is observed across several aspects, with Location and Student Life receiving particularly high marks. Professors and Internationality also scored well, indicating robust academic and global engagement. Facilities and Value present a solid middle ground. The weakest area, however, is Accomodation, suggesting this is an aspect that could benefit from improvement to align with the university's otherwise strong offerings.

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 multiple categories, this institution garners favorable reviews. Facilities emerge as a standout area, closely followed by professors and student life, all receiving scores above 4.3. Accommodation and internationality represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still rated positively, with value also falling within the mid-4 range.

This institution garners excellent scores in several key areas. Its location is a standout strength, achieving the highest rating. Professors, facilities, and value are also highly regarded, all scoring above 4.4. Student life and internationality present solid, positive feedback. The weakest area, with a rating of 3.9, is accommodation.

This institution garners positive feedback across several key areas, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.38. **Value** also scores very well at 4.28. The university demonstrates a solid standing in **Location** (4.14) and **Internationality** (4.09), with **Facilities** also rated favorably at 4.07. **Student Life** is rated at 3.94, while **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.59.

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.

With a 4.26 average rating from 94 reviews, ~98% of feedback is positive. Students praise friendly people, accessible information, engaging studies, and excellent facilities. A small ~2% of reviews mention concerns about university services and campus configuration.

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.

Most reviews (approximately 98.3%) are positive, highlighting well-structured modules, approachable lecturers, and a welcoming campus environment. A small percentage of feedback noted outdated course content.

With a 4.43/5 average rating from 82 reviews, ~99% are positive, praising engaging classes, passionate and helpful professors, and a vibrant campus with opportunities. A single negative review found the education standard could be better.

With a 4.38/5 average rating from 39 reviews, ~97% of students expressed positive experiences. Praised themes include excellent courses, supportive lecturers, and a welcoming environment. A single negative review highlighted administrative issues.

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%
35%
43%
34%
52%
56%
67%
4★
44%
57%
29%
51%
42%
31%
33%
3★
19%
5%
14%
14%
6%
10%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
2%
1%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
14%
0%
0%
3%
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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Exploring Cloud Computing: A Game-Changer

The Cloud Computing module was one of the highlights of my course at Queen’s. It covered the fundamentals of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud in detail. The best part was the group project where we designed and deployed our own cloud-based application. The hands-on experience was invaluable, and the support from the faculty was excellent. I would highly recommend this module to anyone interested in this field.

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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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