London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Coventry University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Queen's University Belfast - QUB vs University of East Anglia - UEA

Side-by-side comparison from 1,052 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
Coventry University: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Queen's University Belfast - QUB: wins 2/7 categories
University of East Anglia - UEA: wins 0/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.00
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582 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Sciences
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.20
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
Norwich, The United Kingdom
4.00
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35 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.40
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38 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.08
4.00
4.37
4.03
4.10
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
3.84
3.57
4.27
4.00
4.12
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.05
4.00
4.35
4.13
4.37
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.03
4.14
4.14
4.05
4.12
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.14
3.71
4.31
Win
4.14
3.97
4.00
Value
4.04
3.97
4.00
4.21
3.96
4.26
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.96
3.50
4.19
Win
3.59
3.66
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Wide range of programmes and practical, hands-on learning.
  • +Supportive and helpful lecturers with real-world insights.
  • +Modern facilities and a positive, diverse campus environment.
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Valuable real-world experience opportunities
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching
  • +Vibrant campus life and community
  • +Strong academic reputation and programs
  • +Convenient location and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and engaging lecturers
  • +Industry-focused and practical learning
  • +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.
  • -Insufficient support and staff knowledge issues.
  • -Financial focus over student well-being and aid.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of meaningful international exposure.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Outdated curriculum and insufficient practical preparation for the workforce.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including discrimination and poor response times.
  • -Lack of support from educators during critical periods.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and support from staff is common.
  • -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 strong performance in student life, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, its location received the lowest score among the assessed categories. Ratings for facilities, professors, internationality, and value are all generally positive, hovering around the 4.0 mark, while accommodation also scores well. Overall, the university offers a good experience with particular strengths in campus engagement and areas needing improvement in its geographical setting.

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.

Across multiple categories, this institution garners favorable reviews. Facilities emerge as a standout area, closely followed by professors and student life, all receiving scores above 4.3. Accommodation and internationality represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still rated positively, with value also falling within the mid-4 range.

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.

Reviewing university metrics reveals a generally positive assessment. The institution excels in **Professor quality**, boasting a 4.37 rating, and also scores highly for **Value** at 4.26. Areas like **Student Life** (3.97) and **Accommodations** (3.66) represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still within a respectable range. Other aspects such as Facilities, Location, and Internationality all fall around the 4.1 mark.

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.

~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive lecturers, modern facilities, and a wide program range. A small fraction of negative feedback mentioned staff disorganization and lack of support.

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.

Most reviews (approximately 98.3%) are positive, highlighting well-structured modules, approachable lecturers, and a welcoming campus environment. A small percentage of feedback noted outdated course content.

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.

~97% of reviews are positive, praising the great location, supportive lecturers, and industry-focused courses. Only ~3% of feedback mentioned issues with campus management.

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%
15%
43%
34%
34%
55%
67%
4★
44%
74%
29%
51%
43%
32%
33%
3★
19%
10%
14%
14%
17%
11%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
2%
3%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
14%
0%
3%
3%
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.

International Students Think Before Coming

I honestly wouldn’t advise someone to come to this university to be honest. They’re just interested in your money and leave you with no support after that. I’ll advice to spend your money elsewhere because it isn’t worth it AT ALL

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Exploring Cloud Computing: A Game-Changer

The Cloud Computing module was one of the highlights of my course at Queen’s. It covered the fundamentals of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud in detail. The best part was the group project where we designed and deployed our own cloud-based application. The hands-on experience was invaluable, and the support from the faculty was excellent. I would highly recommend this module to anyone interested in this field.

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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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