London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ONCAMPUS Global vs University of Essex vs Birkbeck University of London vs Brighton School of Business and Management

Side-by-side comparison from 463 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
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 5/7 categories
University of Essex: wins 0/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
Brighton School of Business and Management: wins 0/7 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Colchester, The United Kingdom
4.30
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67 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
Best programme: Accounting
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.44
Win
4.33
4.18
3.00
Not rated
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
4.75
3.92
4.59
3.00
Not rated
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.76
Win
4.18
4.50
3.00
Not rated
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.62
4.30
4.44
3.00
Not rated
4.60
Student life
3.65
4.58
Win
4.08
3.88
3.00
Not rated
3.90
Value
4.05
4.52
Win
4.17
4.09
3.00
Not rated
3.90
Accommodation
3.80
4.35
Win
3.94
4.19
3.50
Not rated
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality academic programs and clear feedback
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Excellent student support services
  • +Convenient campus location and facilities
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Engaging and well-structured courses
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Supportive and engaging learning environment with passionate lecturers
  • +Diverse and multicultural community fostering inclusivity
  • +Well-integrated and relevant course content

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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 unstructured courses.
  • -High fees combined with lack of support and career services.
  • -Limited social life and judgmental environment.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of clear communication are frustrating.
  • -Limited resources and support for academic needs are a concern.
  • -Inadequate faculty support and unfair feedback.
  • -Poor transport links and remote location.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -Administrative and communication issues are prevalent.
  • -Lack of accreditation and recognition of courses cause problems.
  • -Unofficial transcripts and lost time/money are major concerns.

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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

Examining the university's performance reveals a diverse set of scores. The strongest areas are **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving very high marks. **Student Life** stands out as the weakest performing category. Other areas like **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** received solid, above-average ratings, with **Value** also scoring positively.

This institution garners strong approval across multiple aspects, with particularly high marks for its **Professors (4.76)** and **Location (4.75)**. Student life and internationality also score well, above 4.5. **Accommodations (4.35)** received the lowest rating, though still generally positive, while facilities and value demonstrate solid, above-average performance.

This institution excels with impressive scores in its facilities and internationality, both exceeding 4.25. Student life and value also received strong ratings above 4.0. Performance in location and accommodation, while still solid, showed a slight dip, falling just below 4.0. Professors' ratings remained commendably high.

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.

This institution presents a consistent profile across most metrics. Its strongest area appears to be accommodation, receiving a solid 3.5 rating. Conversely, facilities, professors, location, student life, and internationality are all rated a respectable 3. The university also scores a 3 for overall value, indicating a balanced but not outstanding performance in these key aspects.

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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

Approximately 96.6% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, supportive learning environments, and strong academic reputations. A small percentage (around 3.4%) of negative feedback cites issues with lecturing, grading, and course structure.

All 21 reviews are positive, averaging 4.76/5 stars. Students frequently praised helpful teachers, strong academic support, and good facilities. Some also highlighted a positive transition experience and newfound confidence.

With a 4.25/5 average rating from 67 reviews, ~98.5% of students report a positive experience. They praise knowledgeable and supportive lecturers, engaging courses, and modern facilities, with minimal criticism focused on teaching quality and assignment clarity.

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.

With a 3.67/5 average, ~67% of reviews are positive, praising a supportive learning environment, diverse community, and well-equipped facilities. ~33% of reviews express dissatisfaction, citing procedural issues and unrecognized qualifications.

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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%
76%
37%
43%
67%
0%
60%
4★
44%
24%
54%
40%
0%
0%
40%
3★
18%
0%
7%
17%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
1%
0%
33%
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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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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