London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Cardiff University vs University of Chester vs The University of Law Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 598 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: The University of Law Business School (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff University: wins 2/7 categories
University of Chester: wins 0/7 categories
The University of Law Business School: wins 4/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Media Training: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.50
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217 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Chester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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38 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
5.00
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.56
4.05
5.00
Win
4.56
Not rated
Location
4.78
3.57
4.66
4.23
5.00
Win
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.48
4.42
4.60
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
4.14
4.48
3.99
4.80
Win
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.71
4.60
Win
3.97
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.00
4.41
4.05
4.80
Win
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
4.26
Win
4.00
2.50
3.22
Not rated
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.
  • +Balanced academic and social experience with city life
  • +Good academic support and course content
  • +Campus proximity to city centre and positive atmosphere
  • +Engaging curriculum with practical applications and hands-on learning
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers passionate about teaching
  • +Friendly environment and strong sense of community
  • +Supportive staff and wellbeing resources
  • +Smooth application process and fast feedback
  • +Career coaching and employable skills development
  • +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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and insufficient learning resources.
  • -Lack of support and consideration for student well-being, exacerbated by external disruptions.
  • -Substandard student experience due to COVID-19 and strikes.
  • -Poor quality teaching and unhelpful instructors.
  • -Lack of social integration and pressure to conform.
  • -Administrative and management issues caused significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance were major drawbacks.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty was a recurring problem.
  • -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.

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.

Boasting strong performance across many aspects, this institution particularly excels in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.6. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also receive commendations. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the lowest-rated area, though still a respectable 4.26. Overall, the university demonstrates a solid and well-rounded offering to its students.

This institution receives particularly strong marks for its **Professors**, who are rated highly. **Student Life** presents the lowest score among the surveyed aspects. Other areas like Facilities, Location, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value are generally well-regarded, falling within a positive range. The overall sentiment suggests a well-rounded university experience with a particular strength in its academic staff.

This institution shines in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for its facilities and location, alongside excellent marks for internationality and value. Student life receives a solid rating. However, accommodation stands out as a weaker point, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Professors are also highly regarded.

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.

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 a 4.49/5 average, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good balance of education, social life, and city activities. A small fraction (~2%) mention issues with course content delivery and a lack of support during disruptive periods.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting well-designed courses and supportive lecturers. A small minority of feedback, around 2.6%, expressed dissatisfaction with the academic program and social environment.

All five reviews are positive, with students praising supportive staff and departments, smooth application processes, and helpful career coaching. Resources like a large library and advance module content are also highlighted.

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%
43%
64%
42%
100%
67%
0%
4★
44%
29%
24%
37%
0%
33%
0%
3★
19%
14%
10%
18%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
1%
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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High class

A fantastic university of high class, high ambition and high prospects for the future. I'm proud to have cardiff on my cv and am privileged to be part if such a fantastic institution, I wouldn't have rather spent my four years at undergraduate level anywhere else.

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Amazing teaching

It’s a good place to study with lots of activities to do do and with a lot of useful resources as they have a 4 floor library which is great to find studies or even a quite place to study. The modules are set out perfectly with all the content already put up in advance for the students to have a look at so that they can study in advance and have a look through before lessons.

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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