London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Bedfordshire Business School - UBBS vs University of Bedfordshire - UOB vs Central Bedfordshire College

Side-by-side comparison from 372 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
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Bedfordshire Business School - UBBS: wins 1/7 categories
University of Bedfordshire - UOB: wins 1/7 categories
Central Bedfordshire College: wins 0/7 categories
CILEx Law School - CLS: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: BS Information Technology
Milton Keynes, The United Kingdom
4.40
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27 reviews
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Best programme: English Language and Literature
Bedfordshire, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Bedfordshire, The United Kingdom
3.90
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Law
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.17
4.47
Not rated
2.30
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
3.57
4.50
4.68
Not rated
4.00
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.17
4.54
Not rated
4.00
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.14
4.33
4.39
Not rated
3.70
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.71
3.83
4.33
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.00
4.33
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.10
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
4.33
Win
4.13
Not rated
3.20
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Flexible course structure and supportive faculty
  • +Clear communication and ample assignment time
  • +Opportunities for engagement and convenient location
  • +Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere with friendly people and supportive teachers
  • +High-quality teaching from expert, accommodating, and understanding lecturers
  • +Good resources and technological edge facilitating learning

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  • +Flexible study options for work-life balance
  • +Fosters discipline and independence
  • +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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and poor management.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are major concerns.

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  • -Administrative & management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment frustrate students.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leads to confusion.
  • -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 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.

With a strong presence in several key areas, this university garners high marks for its **Location** (4.5) and **Accommodations**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all scoring 4.33. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received positive ratings around 4.17. The area receiving the lowest rating is **Student Life**, standing at 3.83.

Remarkable strengths are evident in this university's **Location**, boasting the highest rating. **Value** and **Professors** also received exceptionally high marks. Areas with the lowest scores, though still generally positive, are **Accomodation** and **Facilities**. The university shows a solid performance in **Student Life** and **Internationality**, contributing to a well-rounded profile.

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This institution showcases a well-rounded profile, excelling particularly in **Student Life** and **Professors**, both scoring a high 4.5 and 4 respectively. **Facilities** stand out as the weakest area, receiving a rating of 2.3. Other aspects like **Location**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also demonstrate solid performance, generally falling between 3.7 and 4.1. Accomodation offers a moderate score of 3.2.

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.

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.

Reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting faculty communication, assignment clarity, and flexible course structures. There are no negative reviews in this sample, with an average rating of 3.83/5.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~89%) with an average rating of 4.37/5. Students frequently praise inclusive and welcoming atmospheres, expert and supportive faculty, and helpful resources like the library. No negative reviews were recorded.

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With a single review, this university is rated 4/5 stars. The positive feedback highlights the benefits of flexible, independent learning, allowing students to balance work and study. No negative feedback was received.

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%
43%
33%
48%
0%
0%
67%
4★
44%
29%
17%
41%
0%
100%
33%
3★
19%
14%
50%
11%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
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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