London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of East London - UEL vs University of Essex vs Henley Business School vs Lancaster University Management School - LUMS

Side-by-side comparison from 515 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 East London - UEL: wins 0/7 categories
University of Essex: wins 0/7 categories
Henley Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Lancaster University Management School - LUMS: wins 1/7 categories
Southampton Business School: wins 3/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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101 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Colchester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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63 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.20
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.20
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Entrepreneurship
4.70
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.33
4.34
4.00
4.67
Win
4.44
4.56
Location
4.78
Win
4.39
3.82
4.20
3.33
4.67
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.25
4.16
4.00
4.17
4.22
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.26
4.33
4.40
4.17
4.78
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.88
4.08
4.40
4.17
4.50
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.14
4.18
3.80
4.00
4.33
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.70
3.88
4.20
4.33
4.38
Win
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive staff
  • +Practical, industry-relevant learning
  • +Diverse and modern learning environment
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment
  • +High-quality teaching from knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +Diverse and enriching programs and courses
  • +Practical application of theory
  • +Strong academic programmes and career support
  • +Supportive environment and vibrant campus life
  • +Strong business programmes and career preparation
  • +Good campus facilities and community engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • +Diverse international environment and supportive faculty
  • +World-class resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Strong emphasis on innovation, industry connections, and inclusivity
  • +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.
  • -Lack of support from lecturers and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated and inaccessible facilities.
  • -Poor course relevance and unclear academic progression.
  • -Poor transport links and inconvenient location.
  • -Unhelpful and unsupportive teaching staff regarding assignments.
  • -Unfair and unclear feedback on academic work.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities are a recurring complaint.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods lack relevance and engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a persistent concern.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -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.

This institution receives its highest marks for **Location**, boasting a rating of 4.39. **Facilities** and **Internationality** are also strong points, with scores of 4.33 and 4.26 respectively. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Student Life** present the weakest areas, scoring 3.70 and 3.88. Ratings for **Professors** and **Value** are solid, falling around the 4.2 and 4.1 mark.

This university garners excellent feedback in several key areas, with **Facilities** and **Internationality** standing out with the highest ratings. **Student Life** and **Value** also receive strong scores. Areas for potential improvement include **Location** and **Accomodation**, which, while still respectable, are rated lower than other aspects. The **Professors** also earned a solid, positive rating.

This institution demonstrates a strong performance in student life and internationality, both receiving high marks. Location and accommodation also score well. However, the university's weakest area is its value for money, which is rated lower than other aspects. Facilities and professors receive solid, above-average scores, indicating general satisfaction across these key areas.

The university demonstrates exceptional strength in its facilities, receiving a top rating. Student life and accommodation also score highly, indicating positive experiences in these areas. Internationality is also well-regarded. Conversely, the location is the weakest aspect, with a significantly lower score compared to other categories. Value and professors receive solid, above-average marks.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths in Internationality, scoring a near-perfect 4.78, and also excels in Location with a 4.67 rating. Student Life also receives a high mark at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include Professors, with a rating of 4.22, and Facilities, which garnered a 4.44. Overall, the institution presents a positive picture with notable advantages in global reach and campus setting.

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 102 reviews and an average rating of 4.27, ~83% of students had a positive experience, praising supportive lecturers, practical learning, and a diverse community. A small minority (~3%) cited issues with responsiveness and course relevance.

University of Essex reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~90%), highlighting a welcoming environment and quality teaching. A small fraction (~1.6%) of feedback expressed dissatisfaction with location and academic support.

With an average rating of 4.2/5, ~80% of reviews are positive. Students highlight hands-on learning, strong career preparation, and supportive campus environments. No negative feedback was received.

With ~67% of feedback being positive, students highlight fantastic life and academic experiences, exceptional business education facilities, and great opportunities for career preparation. A ~33% of feedback mentions decent instruction and friendly people, with enjoyable sporting events and a good sense of community.

University feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100% of reviews), with a 4.22/5 average. Students praise world-class resources, supportive faculty, global exposure, and personal development opportunities.

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%
48%
38%
40%
17%
33%
67%
4★
44%
37%
52%
40%
50%
56%
33%
3★
19%
14%
8%
20%
33%
11%
0%
2★
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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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An exceptional educational establishment in the North West of England.

This university has been a fantastic life experience as well as a great academic one. I first decided to go to Lancaster University Management School due to its exceptional business education facilities and have not been disappointed. I recommend the university to anybody that wants to put themselves in a strong position for a career upon graduation.

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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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