London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Birkbeck University of London vs BPP University vs Westminster Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 393 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Acacia Learning (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
BPP University: wins 0/7 categories
Westminster Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Acacia Learning: wins 7/7 categories
Jolt.io: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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25 reviews
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Best programme: Law
London, The United Kingdom
3.00
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1 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: MBA
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.18
3.59
2.00
4.56
5.00
Win
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Location
4.78
4.59
4.18
3.00
4.78
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.50
4.09
3.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
4.44
4.13
3.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.76
3.14
2.00
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.09
3.87
3.00
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
4.19
2.80
2.00
3.22
5.00
Win
Not rated
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-focused, practical education with career relevance
  • +Expert faculty and well-structured, professional guidance
  • +Accessible learning facilities and responsive support

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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
  • +Superior quality learning
  • +Life-changing academic outcomes

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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 communication issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor value for money are significant concerns.
  • -Coursework relevance and lack of practical examples are disappointing.

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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.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unhelpful instructors are common complaints.

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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.

Considering the provided ratings, the university excels in its location and internationality, both scoring above 4.1. Professors and perceived value also received favorable scores around 4.0 and 3.8 respectively. Conversely, accommodation stands out as the weakest area with a score of 2.8, and student life also received a comparatively lower rating of 3.14. Facilities are rated moderately at 3.59.

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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.

Across all assessed aspects, this institution achieves a perfect score of 5. It excels equally in every surveyed area, demonstrating outstanding strengths in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. Consequently, there are no specific weak areas to highlight.

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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.

~74% of 25 reviews are positive, highlighting quality professional education, strong industry links, and flexible study. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with information accuracy and coursework relevance.

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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.

The single review is highly positive (100%), awarding a 5/5 rating. This feedback highlights a superior quality of learning that positively impacted the student's life.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
24%
0%
67%
100%
0%
4★
44%
40%
44%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
17%
24%
100%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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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Outstanding in all aspects of education delivery

BPP University is second to none in delivering quality education and educational services that meet the world's best standards. It excels in all the following areas and even much more. -Offers relevant and highly sought-after courses -Detailed and rich module contents -Blended learning delivery styles -Accessible Campuses with world-class learning facilities -Accessible and responsive Tutors -Tutors are experts in their various fields -Rich and continuously updated library system -Availability of career development plans for after study -Top-notch program support Team -Available expert and Professional career consultants to guide in the right direction. I recommend BPP university to anyone who wishes to have an enriching and worthwhile experience while achieving their learning goals.

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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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