London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs Kingston University - KU vs The Courtauld Institute of Art vs Ravensbourne University London

Side-by-side comparison from 525 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Regent College London - RCL (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/6 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 2/6 categories
Kingston University - KU: wins 0/6 categories
The Courtauld Institute of Art: wins 0/6 categories
Ravensbourne University London: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/6 categories
Regent College London - RCL: wins 4/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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78 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Animation
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Harrow, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.37
4.14
4.25
4.17
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
4.10
4.05
4.95
4.33
4.78
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.22
4.09
5.00
4.00
4.67
5.00
Internationality
4.80
4.35
4.30
3.85
3.92
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.17
Win
3.89
3.20
3.33
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.13
4.06
4.25
3.83
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.94
Win
3.61
2.50
2.92
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Central location and accessibility
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive staff/tutors
  • +High-quality, engaging education and opportunities
  • +Knowledgeable, approachable faculty and relevant, practical course content
  • +Supportive transition and inclusive campus environment with growth opportunities
  • +Good quality teaching and accessible location with city connections
  • +Expert instructors and high-quality teaching
  • +Excellent resources and vibrant campus life
  • +Industry connections and career readiness
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and skill development
  • +Inspiring and welcoming creative environment
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Wide module variety and relevant courses
  • +Strong student support and opportunities
  • +Practical knowledge for career preparation
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 teaching quality and ineffective lectures.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and research standards.
  • -Financial focus over student learning and career preparation.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including disorganization and a lack of student support.
  • -Inexperienced or uncaring faculty and a scattered course structure.
  • -Lack of resources impacting the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support diminishes the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and course structure 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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff is a recurring problem.
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.

Offering a well-rounded experience, this institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both receiving ratings above 4.3. **Professors** and **Student Life** also score highly, indicating positive academic and social environments. The **Value** proposition is solid at over 4.1. However, **Accomodation** presents the area with the lowest score, falling below 4.0, suggesting it could benefit from improvement.

This university receives commendation across several metrics, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area at 4.30. Facilities and Value also score well, both above 4.0. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the lowest-rated aspect at 3.61, indicating room for improvement in this category. Student Life and Location also present solid, though not top-tier, scores.

An assessment of the university reveals strong performance in key areas, notably an outstanding rating for professors (5) and an excellent score for location (4.95). Facilities and value also received high marks (4.25). However, student life (3.2) and internationality (3.85) present areas for improvement, with accommodation being the weakest category (2.5).

The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.33. **Facilities** also score well at 4.17. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 2.92. **Student life** is another area that could see improvement, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like professors, internationality, and value are rated moderately.

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.

This university excels remarkably in several key areas, receiving perfect scores for its facilities, professors, location, and internationality, as well as strong value. However, significant weaknesses are evident in student life and accommodation, both of which are rated at zero.

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 a 4.32 average rating from 101 reviews, approximately 93% are positive, praising the university's excellent location, helpful staff, and engaging course content. A small 2% of feedback offered criticism.

~79% of reviews are positive, highlighting knowledgeable faculty, relevant courses, and good facilities. A small percentage (~2.5%) express concerns about management, resources, and disorganized student activities.

With an average rating of 4/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). One reviewer praised the high quality of teaching from field experts, strong research support, excellent library, and lively events calendar. No negative feedback was recorded.

With ~74% positive feedback, students highlight Ravensbourne's inspirational environment, industry connections, and focus on digital and creative learning. No negative feedback was 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.

With one review, the average rating is 5/5 stars. The student highlighted access to diverse modules and courses, strong student support, and preparation for the job market. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
40%
50%
17%
67%
100%
4★
44%
50%
42%
0%
50%
33%
0%
3★
19%
6%
17%
50%
33%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
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.

Unlocking My Potential at City University London

My time at City University London was truly transformative. The university's vibrant community and diverse extracurricular activities allowed me to forge lifelong friendships and professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. I was impressed by the university's commitment to academic rigor, character development, and personal growth, which created an ideal environment for me to reach my full potential. The research-driven and industry-relevant curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in international business, while the dedicated faculty and staff offered invaluable guidance and support. I feel grateful for the well-rounded education and holistic experience that City University London offered, preparing me for success in my career and beyond.

Human Geography

The course and it's syllabus can be super interesting and fun but most of the lecturers are trash. They show no enthusiasm to teach and deliver lectures as if they were eulogies. Which is a shame, I feel the only thing holding back KU is the lack of enthusiasm.

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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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