London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Northampton vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Queen's University Belfast - QUB vs Ulster University

Side-by-side comparison from 461 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Northampton: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Queen's University Belfast - QUB: wins 2/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Cumbria: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Northampton, The United Kingdom
4.10
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24 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
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
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.40
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38 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
4.60
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.43
3.83
4.37
4.10
2.75
4.50
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.00
3.33
4.27
4.12
4.00
4.75
Professors
4.26
3.96
3.83
4.35
4.37
4.75
Win
4.63
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.91
4.00
4.14
4.12
3.75
4.63
Student life
3.63
3.62
3.50
4.31
Win
3.97
3.25
3.88
Value
4.04
4.00
3.83
4.21
4.26
4.50
Win
4.13
Accommodation
3.78
3.68
3.20
4.19
Win
3.66
4.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Well-organized programs and available technology
  • +Helpful staff and supportive learning environment
  • +Access to specialized equipment and resources
  • +Industry-relevant courses for job readiness
  • +Positive learning atmosphere and helpful, knowledgeable professors
  • +Valuable international exposure and personal/professional development
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Valuable real-world experience opportunities
  • +Convenient location and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and engaging lecturers
  • +Industry-focused and practical learning
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and employability emphasis
  • +Supportive and motivating teaching staff
  • +Enjoyable study environment and facilities
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and 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.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including lack of support.
  • -Rushed and confusing teaching leading to increased independent learning.
  • -Poor quality education and value for money.
  • -Outdated curriculum and insufficient practical preparation for the workforce.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and support from staff is common.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
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.

Across several key metrics, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Facilities**, achieving a high score of 4.43, and offers good **Value** at 4.0. Areas receiving slightly lower scores, indicating potential for improvement, include **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.68). **Professors** and **Internationality** also score well, around 3.9, with **Location** rated a solid 4.0.

This institution garners high marks in several key areas. Its Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated consistently well at 3.83. Internationality stands out as a significant strength with a perfect score of 4. Conversely, Accomodation is a weaker point, rated at 3.2, with Location also receiving a comparatively lower score of 3.33. Student Life falls in the middle with a rating of 3.5.

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.

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.

With a standout score for professors, this institution clearly excels in academic instruction. Conversely, facilities present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like location and accommodation are well-regarded, suggesting a generally positive student experience, though student life scores are moderate. Internationality and value also receive favorable marks.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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 are positive (~92%), highlighting excellent modules, organised programmes, updated facilities, and friendly colleagues. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentioned course quality decline due to online learning and lack of support.

With a 3.67/5 average, most reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting personal growth, industry-relevant courses, and a good learning atmosphere. One negative review (~16.7%) criticizes the school as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

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.

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

Most reviews are highly positive, rating the university 4.5/5. Students praise practical, career-focused programs, supportive staff, and appealing campuses. No negative feedback was recorded.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
38%
33%
34%
55%
75%
63%
4★
44%
46%
33%
51%
32%
0%
38%
3★
19%
8%
17%
14%
11%
25%
0%
2★
2%
4%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
4%
17%
0%
3%
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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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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