London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Coventry University vs ONCAMPUS Global vs University of Essex vs Birkbeck University of London

Side-by-side comparison from 1,041 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
Coventry University: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 5/7 categories
University of Essex: wins 0/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
The York Management School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.00
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585 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Sciences
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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20 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Colchester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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65 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
York, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.08
4.44
Win
4.32
4.18
Not rated
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
3.84
4.74
3.85
4.59
Not rated
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.05
4.75
Win
4.15
4.50
Not rated
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.03
4.60
4.32
4.44
Not rated
4.60
Student life
3.64
4.14
4.56
Win
4.10
3.76
Not rated
3.90
Value
4.04
3.97
4.50
Win
4.17
4.09
Not rated
3.90
Accommodation
3.79
3.96
4.32
Win
3.89
4.19
Not rated
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
  • +Welcoming community and supportive staff
  • +Wide range of programmes and practical learning
  • +Modern facilities and well-equipped resources
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and convenient location
  • +Strong academic and personal development support
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment, diverse community
  • +Knowledgeable, approachable, and committed faculty/lecturers
  • +Diverse programs and intuitive learning platform
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community

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  • +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.
  • -Lack of staff knowledge and support.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Focus on profit over student well-being and experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep frustrate students.
  • -Lack of resources and inadequate support services are common complaints.
  • -Inadequate support and unclear expectations from some faculty.
  • -Poor campus facilities and remote location with transport issues.
  • -Unfair feedback and marking practices.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.

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  • -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.

This institution scores highest in **Student Life**, reflecting vibrant campus experiences. **Facilities** and **Professors** also receive very strong marks. Areas with slightly lower, though still positive, scores include **Location** and **Accomodation**. The university demonstrates a solid all-around performance with a particular emphasis on student engagement and academic quality.

Overall, the university garners strong ratings across various aspects. Professors are exceptionally well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Location and Internationality also stand out with excellent marks. Student Life, Facilities, and Value also reflect positive sentiment. Accommodation, while still strong, receives the lowest rating among the surveyed categories.

With exceptional ratings in Facilities and Internationality, this institution demonstrates significant strengths in its physical resources and global outlook. Student Life and Value also received positive marks, indicating a well-rounded experience and good return on investment. Conversely, Location and Accommodations were rated somewhat lower, suggesting these areas may offer room for improvement compared to other aspects of the university.

Academic and faculty excellence stand out, with professors receiving a near-perfect score. Location also scores highly, reflecting a desirable setting. However, student life and value represent the areas with the most room for improvement. Facilities and internationality are rated favorably, contributing to a generally positive assessment.

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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 ~90% positive reviews, students praise the welcoming environment, supportive staff, and good learning opportunities. A small percentage of feedback notes issues with organization and staff knowledge.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 20 feedback entries rating 4–5 stars. Students praise friendly, supportive teachers, excellent facilities like the library, and effective student support services that build confidence.

The University of Essex receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~98.5% of reviews being favorable. Students highlight a welcoming environment, quality teaching, and supportive faculty. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned issues with location and transport.

With a 4.26/5 average rating from 35 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong communication, caring and approachable staff, and knowledgeable, engaging lecturers. Small class sizes foster personalized attention.

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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%
15%
75%
37%
43%
0%
60%
4★
44%
74%
25%
54%
40%
0%
40%
3★
18%
10%
0%
8%
17%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
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.

International Students Think Before Coming

I honestly wouldn’t advise someone to come to this university to be honest. They’re just interested in your money and leave you with no support after that. I’ll advice to spend your money elsewhere because it isn’t worth it AT ALL

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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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