London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Middlesex University - MDX vs City of Westminster College vs London School of Commerce - LSC vs London School of International Business - LSIB

Side-by-side comparison from 500 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 3/7 categories
Middlesex University - MDX: wins 1/7 categories
City of Westminster College: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 0/7 categories
London School of International Business - LSIB: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Mini MBA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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161 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
London, The United Kingdom
1.00
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1 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Business Administration
4.60
Top
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
1.00
3.25
3.00
4.50
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
4.06
1.00
4.75
3.00
4.75
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.26
1.00
3.25
3.75
4.63
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.23
1.00
3.50
4.00
4.63
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.19
Win
1.00
3.75
3.00
3.88
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.06
1.00
2.75
4.00
4.13
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
Win
3.65
1.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, relevant, and industry-standard course content
  • +Passionate, supportive, and approachable lecturers
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and vibrant campus community
  • +Effective career support and networking opportunities
  • +Practical skills development and real-world application
  • +Strong faculty expertise and engaging teaching styles
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth
  • +Flexible and accessible distance learning
  • +Practical, real-world application of knowledge
  • +Ability to study at own pace while working
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized as being ineffective.
  • -Inadequate teaching quality and support.
  • -Poor facilities and resources.
  • -Administrative and management problems.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated or poorly developed course content.
  • -Ineffective instruction and lack of expert guidance.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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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.

Surveyed metrics indicate a generally positive university experience. Professors and Internationality received the highest marks, both above 4.2. Facilities and Student Life also scored well, exceeding 4.1. Location and Value were rated respectably around 4.0. The weakest area, Accommodation, scored significantly lower at 3.6.

Across all assessed aspects, the university received a consistent rating of 1. This indicates a uniform level of perceived quality across every surveyed area, with no single category standing out as significantly stronger or weaker than the others. The uniform score suggests a consistent experience for students across facilities, faculty, campus life, and overall value.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

The university presents a varied profile, with its strongest aspects being internationality and value, both scoring a solid 4 out of 5. Conversely, facilities, location, student life, and accommodation are rated at a respectable but average 3. The academic environment, indicated by professor ratings, falls slightly above average at 3.75. Overall, the institution excels in global appeal and affordability, while other areas maintain a consistent performance level.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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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 4.24 average rating from 161 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students praise practical course content, passionate lecturers, and a good campus vibe. No negative reviews were recorded.

With only one review, the feedback is entirely negative, averaging 1 out of 5 stars. The sole review highlights issues with a rude, racist, and mean teacher who provided insufficient time for work.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

Most university student reviews (approximately 75%) are positive, highlighting accessible distance learning and program applicability. A smaller portion (about 25%) express frustration with course content and delivery.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
0%
50%
75%
63%
0%
4★
44%
53%
0%
25%
0%
38%
0%
3★
19%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
100%
25%
25%
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.

teachers

most teachers are very patient when helping and explaining to student with questions, the time table planning is not great, responsible team is only accepting online request which the reply was always unable to make changes(except health related issues )

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A Deeply Frustrating and Misleading Experience

I rarely leave reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience to help others make an informed decision before enrolling in this school. What was promised as a professional, expert-led learning journey turned out to be an extremely frustrating and misleading experience from start to finish. Firstly, the course content itself was a major red flag. It became quickly apparent that the material was not developed or delivered by qualified human experts. The writing style, structure, and overall quality is regurgitate and regenerated AI—often incoherent, repetitive, and lacking the depth and critical insight one would expect from an accredited educational provider. They admitted in writing to me their courses where generated by OpenAI. I could have simply gone on ChatGPT and asked for the course, without paying for it. There was little to no evidence of real academic or industry expertise behind the materials, and attempts to clarify or engage with instructors were met with vague, generic responses that did not address the content or questions raised. Secondly, and more alarmingly, this school advertises affiliations and accreditations with well-known awarding bodies to bolster its credibility. Out of concern, I contacted several of these organisations directly to verify their connection to the school. Every single one I reached out to confirmed that they have no affiliation whatsoever with the institution. This level of misrepresentation is not only unethical but borders on fraudulent, especially for prospective students relying on these claims to make decisions about their education and future. This experience has been both disappointing and infuriating. I invested time, money, and trust into this course, only to discover that it fails to meet even basic standards of legitimacy and academic integrity. To anyone considering enrolling: please do thorough research. Ask for proof of accreditation and human-led instruction. Do not rely solely on what’s displayed on the website or in promotional materials. There are many credible, high-quality educational providers out there—but unfortunately, this is not one of them.

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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