London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Heriot-Watt University - HW vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David vs Cass Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 576 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 2/6 categories
Heriot-Watt University - HW: wins 0/6 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/6 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 1/6 categories
Cass Business School: wins 1/6 categories
University of Cumbria: wins 1/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Edinburgh, The United Kingdom
4.00
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208 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Carmarthen, The United Kingdom
4.30
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16 reviews
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Best programme: International Hotel Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.87
4.00
4.34
4.33
2.75
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
3.45
3.57
4.68
4.44
4.00
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.09
4.00
4.62
4.40
4.75
Win
4.67
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.78
4.14
4.48
4.30
3.75
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.80
3.71
4.25
4.33
Win
3.25
4.00
Value
4.04
3.85
4.00
4.47
4.50
4.50
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.61
3.50
4.17
Win
4.00
4.00
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and approachable staff and technical teams
  • +Valuable and recognized academic programmes with international recognition
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth through projects and societies
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive teaching and individual attention
  • +Practical learning and real-world application
  • +Friendly community and valuable life skills
  • +Engaging professors and effective teaching methods
  • +Diverse student body and valuable networking opportunities
  • +Strong career services and diverse program specializations
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and employability emphasis
  • +Supportive and motivating teaching staff
  • +Enjoyable study environment and facilities
  • +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.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of academic support result in unhelpful education.
  • -Insufficient or outdated facilities hinder learning and career development opportunities.
  • -Administrative issues and lack of clear direction create a confusing and negative experience.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Online delivery of courses and poor career support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication and transparency are frequently lacking.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -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.

A comprehensive assessment reveals a university with generally positive feedback. Professors are a standout strength, earning the highest score. In contrast, the location received the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. Other areas like facilities, student life, internationality, and value also scored well, demonstrating a solid overall performance. Accommodations also received a respectable, though not top-tier, evaluation.

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.

A comprehensive evaluation reveals a university excelling in several key areas. Location and professors received the highest marks, indicating strong student satisfaction with the campus surroundings and academic instruction. Conversely, accommodation and student life are rated slightly lower, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The university also performs well in facilities, internationality, and value.

This university garners excellent reviews across most aspects. Its strongest areas are clearly **Location** and **Value**, both scoring a high 4.44 and 4.5 respectively. Professors and student life also receive very positive marks. The weakest area identified is **Accomodation**, which, while still good, sits at a 4.0, slightly below the other categories. Internationality and Facilities are also well-regarded.

With a standout score for professors, this institution clearly excels in academic instruction. Conversely, facilities present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like location and accommodation are well-regarded, suggesting a generally positive student experience, though student life scores are moderate. Internationality and value also receive favorable marks.

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.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good professors, valuable learning, and supportive staff. A small ~1.9% of feedback mentions a lack of course support and teaching, or career/internship opportunities.

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.

With ~69% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.25/5, students praise strong teaching, supportive environments, and practical learning, particularly in creative fields. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned disappointing online learning experiences.

With an average rating of 4.5/5 from 10 reviews, ~90% are positive, highlighting knowledgeable professors, engaging teaching, and valuable career opportunities. No negative feedback was reported.

Most reviews are highly positive, rating the university 4.5/5. Students praise practical, career-focused programs, supportive staff, and appealing campuses. No negative feedback was recorded.

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%
26%
43%
63%
60%
75%
67%
4★
44%
51%
29%
6%
30%
0%
33%
3★
19%
21%
14%
25%
10%
25%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
14%
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.

The campus

Love Heriot Watt! I’ve been studying in the Dubai campus and I’ve now transferred to the Edinburgh one and it’s amazing! The campus has many useful facilities and there always creative events taking place for students to interact.

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a good university for students who want strong teaching, smaller classes, and a supportive environment, especially in creative or applied subjects. However, it may not be the best choice if you are looking for high global prestige, major research opportunities, or a big city student experience.

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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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