London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Essex vs University of East Anglia - UEA vs Norwich University of the Arts - NUA

Side-by-side comparison from 440 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 0/6 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/6 categories
University of Essex: wins 0/6 categories
University of East Anglia - UEA: wins 0/6 categories
Norwich University of the Arts - NUA: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/6 categories
Online Courses Learning: wins 6/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Colchester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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63 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
Norwich, The United Kingdom
4.00
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35 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
Norwich, The United Kingdom
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Leadership
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.34
4.03
3.00
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
3.57
3.82
4.00
5.00
4.78
5.00
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.16
4.13
4.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.14
4.33
4.05
4.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
3.71
4.08
4.14
4.00
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.00
4.18
3.96
2.00
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
3.88
3.59
3.00
3.22
5.00
Win
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.
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment
  • +High-quality teaching from knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +Diverse and enriching programs and courses
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching
  • +Vibrant campus life and community
  • +Strong academic reputation and programs
  • +Limited information, but if more reviews were provided, I could identify common appreciation themes.
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Flexible, self-paced learning
  • +Helpful instructors and fast support
  • +Relevant and high-quality course material
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 transport links and inconvenient location.
  • -Unhelpful and unsupportive teaching staff regarding assignments.
  • -Unfair and unclear feedback on academic work.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including discrimination and poor response times.
  • -Lack of support from educators during critical periods.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as ineffective or irrelevant.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Poor course structure and teaching quality detract from the learning experience.
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.

This university garners excellent feedback in several key areas, with **Facilities** and **Internationality** standing out with the highest ratings. **Student Life** and **Value** also receive strong scores. Areas for potential improvement include **Location** and **Accomodation**, which, while still respectable, are rated lower than other aspects. The **Professors** also earned a solid, positive rating.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas. Professors and student life received particularly high marks, alongside a commendable rating for internationality. Facilities and value are also well-regarded. The weakest area identified in the ratings is accommodation, scoring notably lower than other aspects.

This institution excels in **Location**, receiving a perfect score, and also garners strong marks for **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality**. Conversely, **Value** stands out as its weakest area, scoring a 2. **Facilities** and **Accomodation** are rated moderately. Overall, the university offers a very appealing environment for students, though prospective students might want to carefully consider the perceived 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.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution received perfect scores. Every aspect, from facilities and professors to student life and accommodations, was rated a strong 5. Its prime location and international appeal also contributed to this uniformly excellent evaluation, indicating exceptional value for students. There are no discernible weak areas based on this data.

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.

University of Essex reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~90%), highlighting a welcoming environment and quality teaching. A small fraction (~1.6%) of feedback expressed dissatisfaction with location and academic support.

Most reviews are positive (~74%), praising inclusive student life, engaging teaching, and supportive lecturers. A small percentage of negative feedback (~5.7%) mentions issues with international student support and administrative responsiveness.

With a single review, this university has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The feedback was entirely positive, indicating no negative experiences were reported.

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.

All three reviews are positive, with students praising flexibility and helpful instructors. They highlight acquiring skills and the convenience of self-paced learning.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
38%
34%
0%
67%
67%
4★
44%
29%
52%
43%
100%
33%
33%
3★
19%
14%
8%
17%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
2%
3%
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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