London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Buckinghamshire New University - Bucks New Uni vs University of Brighton - UoB vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 419 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Buckinghamshire New University - Bucks New Uni: wins 2/7 categories
University of Brighton - UoB: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
One Education: wins 0/7 categories
University Of Buckingham: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Buckinghamshire, The United Kingdom
4.00
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19 reviews
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Best programme: Nursing
Brighton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Buckinghamshire, The United Kingdom
4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.11
4.10
4.56
Win
Not rated
3.00
Location
4.78
Win
3.57
4.00
4.36
4.78
Not rated
4.33
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.61
4.11
4.67
Win
Not rated
3.67
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.14
4.17
3.86
4.67
Not rated
4.33
Student life
3.63
3.71
4.24
4.33
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.33
Value
4.04
4.00
4.11
Win
3.82
4.00
Not rated
3.67
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
3.82
Win
3.74
3.22
Not rated
3.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive and accessible staff
  • +Engaging and challenging academic programs
  • +Positive learning environment and community
  • +Engaging and supportive faculty
  • +Rich student experience and personal growth
  • +Abundant resources and extracurriculars
  • +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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  • +Quality education and strong support from staff
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and skill development
  • +Unique, intense, and independent academic environment
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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -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.
  • -Poor academic support and teaching quality.
  • -Disappointing course content and relevance.
  • -Unwelcoming environment and difficult social integration.
  • -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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  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in course content is a problem.
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 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.

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 institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **location** and **student life**, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities** and **professors** also receive strong marks around 4.1. However, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, receiving a rating of 3.74. **Internationality** and **value** are mid-range at approximately 3.86 and 3.82 respectively, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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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This institution receives strong marks for its **location** and **internationality**, both scoring a high 4.33. **Facilities** represent the weakest area, with a rating of 3. Professors and value are rated equally at 3.67, while student life and accommodation fall in the middle range.

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.

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.

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

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent teaching quality, faculty dedication, and student experience. A small portion (~8.5%) of feedback mentioned poor academic support and course content.

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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With a ~100% positive sentiment, student reviews highlight quality education, excellent lecturer and staff support, and enriching academic programs. They found the university experience to be practical and fostering independence.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
11%
36%
67%
0%
67%
4★
44%
29%
79%
31%
33%
0%
33%
3★
19%
14%
11%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
0%
2%
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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Working while studying

Studying at the University of Brighton allows me to flexiblility of working and studying at the same time - so I don't have to chose between the two. As the course I'm studying is also online, this allows me to keep up with my social life and job in my home town while enjoying the range of oppounities Brighton has to offer.

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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