London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Durham University - DUR vs College of St Hild and St Bede vs Southampton Solent University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 473 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 4/7 categories
Durham University - DUR: wins 0/7 categories
College of St Hild and St Bede: wins 0/7 categories
Southampton Solent University: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
DLC Training: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
4.00
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117 reviews
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Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Durham, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.94
Not rated
4.43
4.00
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
3.88
Not rated
4.57
3.57
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.08
Not rated
4.32
4.00
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.92
Not rated
4.24
4.14
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.02
Not rated
4.35
Win
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
Win
3.93
Not rated
3.87
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
Win
3.71
Not rated
3.32
3.50
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +High-quality academics and passionate, supportive lecturers
  • +Strong sense of community and belonging through collegiate system and involvement opportunities
  • +Inspiring historical setting and inclusive student support

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  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +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.
  • -Poor university management and treatment of staff and students.

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  • -Poor career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -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.

Examining university ratings reveals a generally positive performance. Professors and student life emerge as the strongest areas, both scoring above 4.0. Facilities and value also received commendable ratings, approaching the 4.0 mark. Accommodation, however, stands out as the weakest area, with a rating below 3.8. Internationality and location also present solid, though not top-tier, scores.

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With an overall strong performance, this university excels in its Location, earning a notable 4.57. Facilities also received high marks at 4.43. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation, which stands at 3.32, representing the lowest-rated aspect. Value also scored moderately at 3.87. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all fall within a positive range.

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.

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.

With a 4.03/5 average rating from 117 reviews, ~74% highlight excellent academic quality, supportive staff, and a strong sense of community via the collegiate system. A small minority (~0.9%) reported poor university treatment.

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With ~74% positive reviews, students highlight excellent facilities, helpful staff, and good industry connections. A small amount of negative feedback (~5.6%) concerns limited career outcomes for some courses.

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.

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%
33%
0%
28%
43%
67%
0%
4★
44%
38%
0%
44%
29%
33%
0%
3★
19%
28%
0%
22%
14%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
14%
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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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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