London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Southampton Solent University vs Anglia Ruskin University - ARU vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Salford

Side-by-side comparison from 512 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
Southampton Solent University: wins 0/7 categories
Anglia Ruskin University - ARU: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Salford: wins 2/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Cambridge, The United Kingdom
4.30
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68 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Salford, The United Kingdom
4.40
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81 reviews
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Best programme: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.43
4.45
4.00
4.47
4.14
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.57
4.59
3.57
4.66
4.14
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.32
4.26
4.00
4.46
4.29
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.24
4.47
4.14
4.36
4.71
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.35
4.24
3.71
4.37
Win
4.14
4.00
Value
4.04
3.87
4.37
4.00
4.44
Win
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.32
4.05
Win
3.50
3.91
3.86
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Supportive and approachable staff
  • +Welcoming and friendly campus community
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Engaging professors and strong academic support
  • +Diverse course offerings and relevant hands-on learning
  • +Vibrant campus atmosphere and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees
  • +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 career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Poor lecture and seminar quality, with some lecturers being unresponsive.
  • -Inadequate internet infrastructure causing disruptions, particularly during exams.
  • -Administrative issues with incorrect scheduling persisting for extended periods.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Mediocre educational standards.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.
  • -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.

With an overall strong performance, this university excels in its Location, earning a notable 4.57. Facilities also received high marks at 4.43. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation, which stands at 3.32, representing the lowest-rated aspect. Value also scored moderately at 3.87. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all fall within a positive range.

This university garners strong performance across most assessed areas, with its location receiving the highest mark. Student life and professor quality are also highly rated. Accommodation stands out as the comparatively weakest aspect, though still receiving a respectable score. Internationality and value are also significant strengths.

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 institution garners excellent scores in several key areas. Its location is a standout strength, achieving the highest rating. Professors, facilities, and value are also highly regarded, all scoring above 4.4. Student life and internationality present solid, positive feedback. The weakest area, with a rating of 3.9, is accommodation.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

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 ~74% positive reviews, students highlight excellent facilities, helpful staff, and good industry connections. A small amount of negative feedback (~5.6%) concerns limited career outcomes for some courses.

Most reviews (approx. 97%) are positive, highlighting a welcoming campus, supportive staff, and engaging learning experiences. A small percentage of feedback (approx. 3%) mentions issues with lecture quality and unreliable internet.

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 4.43/5 average rating from 82 reviews, ~99% are positive, praising engaging classes, passionate and helpful professors, and a vibrant campus with opportunities. A single negative review found the education standard could be better.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

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%
28%
37%
43%
52%
57%
67%
4★
44%
44%
54%
29%
42%
29%
33%
3★
19%
22%
6%
14%
6%
0%
0%
2★
2%
6%
3%
0%
1%
14%
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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Not worth it

I was pleased by the Cambridge Campus, which is pretty lovely. Positives aside, lectures and seminars are of such terrible quality. I feel like I've wasted almost $30,000 and four years. Some of the teachers look careless since they don't reply to emails (of course there are a few good ones as well). The number of students using the internet is too high, and it crashed during an exam, creating issues and unneeded stress. My schedule was still incorrect after three months of study, 90% of my classmates and I didn't have all the modules on our ARU websites, and the grades were supposed to be cleared and published two months before but still hadn't been. Nobody seems to have an explanation or knowledge of the cause of the delays when you query the staff about them. Simply put, this is disorganized.

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Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

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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