London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs The University of Edinburgh vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Istituto Marangoni vs Edge Hill University - EHU

Side-by-side comparison from 509 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 1/7 categories
The University of Edinburgh: wins 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 1/7 categories
Edge Hill University - EHU: wins 1/7 categories
Liverpool Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Edinburgh, The United Kingdom
4.30
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128 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
Ormskirk, The United Kingdom
4.10
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40 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.34
4.00
3.33
4.38
Not rated
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
4.78
Win
3.57
4.67
4.30
Not rated
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.21
4.00
4.33
4.22
Not rated
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.52
4.14
4.67
3.56
Not rated
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.43
Win
3.71
3.67
3.94
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.04
4.01
4.00
4.33
Win
3.97
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.87
3.50
4.00
4.24
Win
Not rated
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Vibrant community and social opportunities.
  • +Academic growth and valuable experiences.
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable learning experiences
  • +Student-centered support and opportunities
  • +Beautiful campus and resources
  • +Relevant and industry-experienced lecturers

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  • +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 program improvement and unmet expectations.
  • -High costs and limited ethnic diversity.
  • -University relying on prestige over student experience enhancements.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are significant problems.
  • -Inadequate support systems for students' needs.
  • -Poor administrative responsiveness and management.
  • -Lack of comprehensive career guidance beyond specific paths.

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  • -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 garners strong acclaim, particularly for its **Location**, which received the highest rating. Student Life and Internationality also scored very well. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents as the weakest area, with a notably lower score compared to other aspects. Facilities, Professors, and Value fall within a respectable middle range.

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.

This institution shines particularly brightly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving excellent scores. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out as strong points. Conversely, the **Facilities** represent the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** fall in the mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement but also solid performance.

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities**, which received a high rating of 4.38. **Professors** and **Accomodation** also scored well, both above 4.2. Conversely, **Internationality** emerged as the lowest-rated area at 3.56, suggesting room for improvement in global engagement. **Student Life** and **Value** also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores.

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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 4.3/5 average rating from 129 reviews, ~84% are positive, highlighting engaging lectures, supportive faculty, and ample opportunities. A single negative review (~0.8%) noted program limitations and limited ethnic diversity.

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.

With a 3.67 average rating, positive feedback (~33%) highlights fashion business opportunities and inspiring teachers. No negative reviews were provided.

~95% of 40 university reviews are positive, praising student support, campus, and opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with lecturing and academic support.

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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%
47%
43%
33%
38%
0%
67%
4★
44%
38%
29%
0%
43%
0%
33%
3★
19%
15%
14%
67%
15%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
5%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
14%
0%
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.

Great support from personal tutor and supervisor!

Overall the university is good, they have an easy way to apply for extensions on coursework, and special circumstances, which my personal tutor was more than happy to help with, she really was the best. My supervisor for my dissertation was also really supportive and helped through the challenging times. The lecturers are usually helpful if you are stuck, but there were some who would do the bare minimum for the students.

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Educational content

I like a lot of it but I feel like the subject teaches us the same every time. There should be more diversity in our contents and make us work more in groups and do more exercises in class, in order words the classes should be more dynamic

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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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