London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Kingston University - KU vs Birkbeck University of London vs The Courtauld Institute of Art vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 446 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 1/7 categories
Kingston University - KU: wins 0/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 1/7 categories
The Courtauld Institute of Art: wins 3/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Management Forum: wins 0/7 categories
upGrad: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
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
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
4.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.14
4.18
4.25
4.56
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Not rated
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Location
4.78
4.05
4.59
4.95
Win
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.09
4.50
5.00
Win
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
4.44
3.85
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.89
3.76
3.20
4.00
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.06
4.09
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.61
4.19
Win
2.50
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +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
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Expert instructors and high-quality teaching
  • +Excellent resources and vibrant campus life
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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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 disorganization and a lack of student support.
  • -Inexperienced or uncaring faculty and a scattered course structure.
  • -Lack of resources impacting the learning experience.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.

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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.

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.

Academic and faculty excellence stand out, with professors receiving a near-perfect score. Location also scores highly, reflecting a desirable setting. However, student life and value represent the areas with the most room for improvement. Facilities and internationality are rated favorably, contributing to a generally positive assessment.

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).

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.

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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.

~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 a 4.26/5 average rating from 35 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong communication, caring and approachable staff, and knowledgeable, engaging lecturers. Small class sizes foster personalized attention.

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.

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.

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

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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