London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Birkbeck University of London vs University of West London vs Walbrook Institute London vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 418 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Acudemy (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
University of West London: wins 0/7 categories
Walbrook Institute London: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
London School of Planning and Management - LSPM: wins 0/7 categories
Acudemy: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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51 reviews
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Best programme: Artificial Intelligence
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Administrative and Accounting Systems
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.18
4.47
Not rated
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.78
Win
4.59
4.48
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4.78
Not rated
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Professors
4.26
4.50
4.48
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.80
4.44
4.49
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
5.00
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Student life
3.63
3.76
4.25
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.09
4.35
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
4.19
3.93
Not rated
3.22
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive staff and positive campus environment

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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

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  • +Outstanding national and international reputation
  • +Transformative personal development and gained confidence
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.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or outdated.

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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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support hinders academic progress.
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.

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 university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas, with exceptionally high marks for Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48). Facilities and Location also received very favorable scores. Student Life and Value are well-regarded, though Accomodation presents as the weakest area with a rating of 3.93.

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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.

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Exceptional student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are clear strengths for this university, all receiving perfect scores. Professors and facilities are also well-regarded with a 4 out of 5. The only area falling short is location, which received a zero, indicating a significant weakness in this aspect.

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 4.26/5 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 4.45/5 average rating from 51 reviews, ~88% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the great experiences, strong industry connections leading to job placements, relevant curriculum, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

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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.

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The single review is highly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, with no negative reviews reported.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
57%
0%
67%
0%
100%
4★
44%
40%
31%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
17%
12%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
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.

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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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