London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Birmingham vs Swansea University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Side-by-side comparison from 591 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
University of Birmingham: wins 1/7 categories
Swansea University: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
IT Online Learning: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
4.20
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178 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Swansea, The United Kingdom
4.40
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
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
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Sittingbourne, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.37
4.34
4.00
4.34
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
4.44
4.37
3.57
4.68
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.16
4.44
4.00
4.62
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.29
4.42
4.14
4.48
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.28
Win
4.28
3.71
4.25
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.04
4.52
Win
4.00
4.47
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.93
3.81
3.50
4.17
Win
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +High-quality, engaging teaching from passionate experts
  • +Beautiful campus with accessible amenities and study spaces
  • +Strong student support, opportunities, and sense of community
  • +Supportive, approachable faculty and academic staff
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and application of knowledge
  • +Accessible resources and support networks
  • +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
  • +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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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.
  • -Inadequate student support services and poorly managed student organizations.
  • -Overcrowded and unprofessional academic experiences.
  • -Safety concerns and crime.
  • -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 technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.

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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.

Assessing the university reveals strong performance in key areas, notably **location**, scoring an impressive 4.44. Student life and internationality also receive favorable marks, both around 4.29. Conversely, the **accommodation** rating stands out as the lowest at 3.93. Other areas like facilities, professors, and value fall within a respectable mid-range.

This institution garners impressive scores across multiple aspects, with particularly strong showings in **Value** (4.52) and **Professors** (4.44), as well as a notable rating for **Internationality** (4.42). Conversely, **Accomodation** presents a relative weakness, scoring 3.81. Other areas like Facilities, Location, and Student Life also received solid, positive feedback, generally exceeding the 4.2 mark.

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 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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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 ~80% positive feedback and an average 4.15 rating, students praise quality teaching, engaging courses, and a beautiful, accessible campus. Very few reviews ( ~1.7%) cite concerns with disability support and course delivery.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~98%), highlighting engaging teaching, practical modules, and supportive staff. A small percentage of negative feedback noted safety concerns on campus.

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.

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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Rating distribution
5★
34%
37%
47%
43%
63%
67%
0%
4★
44%
43%
49%
29%
6%
33%
0%
3★
19%
18%
2%
14%
25%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
2%
0%
6%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
14%
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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very good

Currently having a great time at Swansea. Currently studying history and can say that the lecturers for the most part are very helpful. I do feel the choice is relatively Eurocentric but still good. Good nightlife too.

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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.

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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