University of South Wales - USW vs Cardiff Metropolitan University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Cardiff University vs Cardiff Business School

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
University of South Wales - USW: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff Metropolitan University: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff University: wins 3/7 categories
Cardiff Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Learna: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.30
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58 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.10
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Software Engineering
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.50
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217 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
4.60
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.34
3.83
4.56
Win
4.43
4.50
Not rated
Location
4.12
4.24
3.33
4.66
4.43
4.75
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.20
4.32
3.83
4.48
4.35
4.63
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.02
4.29
4.00
4.48
4.04
4.63
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.04
3.92
3.50
4.60
Win
4.00
3.88
Not rated
Value
4.09
4.18
3.83
4.41
Win
4.26
4.13
Not rated
Accommodation
3.61
3.87
3.20
4.26
4.38
Win
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers with industry experience.
  • +Practical, relevant, and engaging course content with real-world projects.
  • +Student-friendly environment and strong administrative/student union support.
  • +Supportive faculty and comprehensive career services
  • +Excellent facilities and student life organization
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application
  • +Industry-relevant courses for job readiness
  • +Positive learning atmosphere and helpful, knowledgeable professors
  • +Valuable international exposure and personal/professional development
  • +Balanced academic and social experience with city life
  • +Good academic support and course content
  • +Campus proximity to city centre and positive atmosphere
  • +Excellent, supportive lecturers and creative teaching methods.
  • +Strong student support services and good career prospects.
  • +Interesting course content and a good learning experience.
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.

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Cons
  • -Rudeness and cruelty from certain faculties negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -Lack of qualified lecturers, particularly in specialized areas, leads to a subpar learning environment.
  • -Outdated facilities and management issues deter prospective students.
  • -Poor communication and slow faculty responses are frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Students struggle to access the limited services offered.
  • -Poor quality education and value for money.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and insufficient learning resources.
  • -Lack of support and consideration for student well-being, exacerbated by external disruptions.
  • -Substandard student experience due to COVID-19 and strikes.
  • -Administrative & management issues created chaos and imbalance.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives strong marks for its facilities, with a rating of 4.22, and its professors, also scoring a respectable 4.2. Location and value are also highly regarded at over 4.0. Areas for potential improvement include student life and internationality, which are rated around 4.0. Accommodation stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score of 3.61.

This institution garners praise for its excellent **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.34. Professors also receive strong marks at 4.31, with Location and Internationality also performing well. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are areas with comparatively lower, though still respectable, ratings, falling below 4.0. The overall value is rated at 4.18.

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.

Boasting strong performance across many aspects, this institution particularly excels in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both scoring above 4.6. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also receive commendations. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the lowest-rated area, though still a respectable 4.26. Overall, the university demonstrates a solid and well-rounded offering to its students.

Overall, this institution garners positive evaluations. Its strongest areas are Facilities and Location, both receiving a rating of 4.43. Accommodations also score well at 4.38. Student Life is the weakest area surveyed, with a rating of 4.00, followed closely by Internationality at 4.04. Professors and Value also received solid scores, indicating a well-rounded university experience.

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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

The University of South Wales receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 74% of reviews being 4-5 stars. Students praise the supportive, friendly environment and teaching excellence. A small percentage of reviews noted issues with some faculty and course specialization.

With an average rating of 4.14/5 from 77 reviews, ~74% are positive, highlighting a well-resourced campus, helpful faculty, and organized student life. A small ~1.3% of feedback mentioned communication issues.

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.

With a 4.49/5 average, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good balance of education, social life, and city activities. A small fraction (~2%) mention issues with course content delivery and a lack of support during disruptive periods.

With a ~96% positive sentiment, students praise remarkable lecturers, supportive services, and engaging course material. One negative review noted poor overall management and inconsistent workload.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
52%
29%
33%
64%
52%
63%
0%
4★
33%
58%
33%
24%
35%
38%
0%
3★
12%
12%
17%
10%
9%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
1%
4%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
17%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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Exceptional

Professors were very insightful, i formed a good network with my fellow students. The staff really welcomed me in a friendly manner. Business management degree was amazing. I did learn alot in this course, be it basic things or common practices needed in progression for your career. The city is beautiful, it's a student city which really helps you settle in quite easily.

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High class

A fantastic university of high class, high ambition and high prospects for the future. I'm proud to have cardiff on my cv and am privileged to be part if such a fantastic institution, I wouldn't have rather spent my four years at undergraduate level anywhere else.

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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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