London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Staffordshire University - Staffs vs Liverpool Hope University - Hope vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Gloucestershire

Side-by-side comparison from 381 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Gloucestershire (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
Staffordshire University - Staffs: wins 2/7 categories
Liverpool Hope University - Hope: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Gloucestershire: wins 1/7 categories
Lincoln International Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Stafford, The United Kingdom
4.20
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.20
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Gloucester, The United Kingdom
4.80
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11 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science and Business Analytics
Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.54
4.06
4.00
4.45
4.50
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.09
3.73
3.57
4.60
4.00
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.35
3.98
4.00
4.55
3.50
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.39
3.89
4.14
4.36
5.00
Win
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.41
Win
4.00
3.71
4.22
4.00
4.00
Value
4.04
4.16
3.74
4.00
4.55
Win
4.50
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.13
Win
3.85
3.50
3.70
4.00
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Engaging curriculum with real-world applicability
  • +Exceptional student support and guidance
  • +Quality teaching and excellent facilities
  • +Supportive and interactive tutors and teaching staff
  • +Welcoming and inclusive student experience
  • +Good course variety and clear curriculum delivery
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment with approachable staff
  • +Quality teaching from knowledgeable and fantastic lecturers
  • +Strong focus on student support and employability
  • +Supportive and friendly staff and environment
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Effective teaching and immediate issue resolution
  • +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.
  • -Ineffective or unresponsive instructors.
  • -Poorly maintained and outdated facilities.
  • -Unclear or inconsistent administrative processes.
  • -Poor quality of lecturing and lack of feedback.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from administration and professors.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources for learning.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from faculty and the institution.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a concern.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching and learning experiences is disappointing.
  • -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.

The university demonstrates excellent performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **Facilities** with a score of 4.54. **Student Life** and **Internationality** also received strong marks, indicating positive student experiences and a global outlook. Conversely, the **Location** garnered the lowest rating at 4.09, suggesting it may be an area for potential improvement compared to other aspects of university life.

This institution performs best in its **Facilities**, earning a solid 4.06 rating. **Student Life** also scores well at a 4.0. The university's lowest-scoring area is **Location**, with a rating of 3.73. Other categories such as Professors, Accomodation, and Internationality fall within a mid-range of 3.85 to 3.98, indicating generally positive but not exceptional feedback in 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.

Academic and practical aspects of the university are generally well-regarded, with particularly high marks for Location (4.6) and Professors (4.55), alongside a strong showing in Value (4.55) and Facilities (4.45). Student Life and Internationality also received positive scores. Accomodation emerged as the lowest-rated category.

This institution scores remarkably well, particularly excelling in **Internationality** with a perfect 5. Facilities and Value also stand out at 4.5. Location, Student Life, and Accommodations are solid at 4. The weakest area, however, is **Professors**, receiving a rating of 3.5, indicating room for improvement in this specific aspect of the university experience.

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.

With an average rating of 4.22 out of 5, ~78% of reviews are positive. Students praise engaging courses, helpful instructors, and supportive guidance. No negative feedback was received.

Approximately 92% of 12 reviews are positive, citing great support, interactive teaching, and a comfortable atmosphere. A small amount of negative feedback (~8%) mentioned issues with lecturing quality.

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 Gloucestershire garners overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~100% of reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students praise its welcoming atmosphere, approachable lecturers, and strong support systems. Employability and its location in a lovely city are also highlighted.

With a 4.5/5 average rating and 100% positive feedback, students highlight excellent facilities and supportive staff. They praise the variety of resources, comfortable environments, and friendly people.

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%
44%
42%
43%
82%
50%
67%
4★
44%
33%
50%
29%
18%
50%
33%
3★
19%
22%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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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