London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Southampton Solent University vs Hartpury College vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs University Center Peterborough - UCP

Side-by-side comparison from 352 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/5 categories
Southampton Solent University: wins 1/5 categories
Hartpury College: wins 4/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/5 categories
University Center Peterborough - UCP: wins 0/5 categories
Distance Learning Centre: wins 0/5 categories
Management Forum: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Hartpury, The United Kingdom
5.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Equine Business Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Peterborough, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Huddersfield, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.43
5.00
Win
4.56
Not rated
1.00
Not rated
Location
4.78
4.57
5.00
Win
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.32
5.00
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
4.24
5.00
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.35
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
2.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.87
4.50
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.32
4.00
Win
3.22
Not rated
2.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Attentive and helpful lecturers fostering a fun learning environment
  • +Excellent facilities and attractive campus with social spaces
  • +Beneficial combination of subject specializations and flexible learning methods
  • +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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  • +Reliable online learning with relevant, straightforward assets
  • +Flexible pace and scheduling for busy individuals
  • +Well-organized tutors

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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.
  • -Poor career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Lack of clear communication and support
  • -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 are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as uninspired and lacking in practical application.

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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.

With an overall strong performance, this university excels in its Location, earning a notable 4.57. Facilities also received high marks at 4.43. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation, which stands at 3.32, representing the lowest-rated aspect. Value also scored moderately at 3.87. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all fall within a positive range.

Exceptional scores highlight this institution's strengths. Facilities, professors, and location all receive a perfect 5, indicating superior resources, academic quality, and geographical advantages. Student life and accommodation are also well-regarded with a 4. Internationality also scores a strong 5. The only area showing slight room for improvement is student life and accommodation, both rated 4, though the overall value is also very high at 4.5.

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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This institution excels notably in the quality of its professors and its international student environment, both receiving perfect scores. Conversely, its weakest areas lie in its location and facilities, with ratings of 0 and 1 respectively. Student life and accommodation are rated moderately, while value for money sits in the middle.

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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 ~74% positive reviews, students highlight excellent facilities, helpful staff, and good industry connections. A small amount of negative feedback (~5.6%) concerns limited career outcomes for some courses.

With an average rating of 5/5 from two reviews, students are highly positive. Recurring themes include attentive lecturers and excellent facilities. There is no negative feedback.

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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With a 5/5 average rating, the single review is highly positive. It praises the platform for reliable online learning, well-organized tutors, and relevant assets, suiting busy schedules.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
28%
100%
67%
0%
100%
0%
4★
44%
44%
0%
33%
0%
0%
0%
3★
19%
22%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
6%
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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