London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Lancaster University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Cumbria vs Lancaster University Management School - LUMS

Side-by-side comparison from 432 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Global Banking School (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/6 categories
Lancaster University: wins 0/6 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/6 categories
University of Cumbria: wins 0/6 categories
Lancaster University Management School - LUMS: wins 3/6 categories
Plymouth Marjon University: wins 1/6 categories
Global Banking School: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.30
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89 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Plymouth, The United Kingdom
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Media
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Tourism Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.47
4.00
2.75
4.67
Win
4.33
4.00
Location
4.78
3.74
3.57
4.00
3.33
5.00
Win
4.00
Professors
4.26
4.22
4.00
4.75
4.17
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.80
4.53
4.14
3.75
4.17
4.33
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
3.92
3.71
3.25
4.17
Win
4.00
4.00
Value
4.04
4.19
4.00
4.50
4.00
4.67
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
4.21
3.50
4.00
4.33
Win
4.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Strong academic programs and supportive, in-depth teaching
  • +Safe and welcoming campus environment with a sense of community
  • +Practical and relevant course content with good facilities
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and employability emphasis
  • +Supportive and motivating teaching staff
  • +Enjoyable study environment and facilities
  • +Strong business programmes and career preparation
  • +Good campus facilities and community engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • +Supportive and approachable staff and lecturers
  • +Strong emphasis on practical learning and career preparation
  • +Personalized attention due to small class sizes and a close-knit community
  • +Diverse teaching styles from various tutors
  • +Flexibility and adaptability fostered by module changes
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.
  • -Mismatched course content and unexpected technical requirements cause distress.
  • -The overall academic experience is highly stressful and negatively impactful.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods lack relevance and engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency from leadership is a recurring problem.
  • -Inefficient administrative and communication processes.
  • -Poorly maintained and outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant teaching.
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 garners strong approval, particularly for its **Internationality**, achieving a standout rating. Facilities also rank highly. Conversely, **Location** received the lowest score among the assessed aspects, indicating potential areas for improvement in this regard. Other categories like Professors, Accomodation, Student Life, and Value are all rated favorably, reflecting a generally positive student experience.

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.

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.

The university demonstrates exceptional strength in its facilities, receiving a top rating. Student life and accommodation also score highly, indicating positive experiences in these areas. Internationality is also well-regarded. Conversely, the location is the weakest aspect, with a significantly lower score compared to other categories. Value and professors receive solid, above-average marks.

With top marks in **Professors** and **Location**, this institution shines. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also received strong scores. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** earned solid, albeit lower, ratings. The primary area for potential improvement seems to be the facilities, which, while good, are not as outstanding as other aspects.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its teaching staff and international student experience, both receiving top marks. Its facilities, location, student life, and accommodation are also highly regarded, all scoring a solid four out of five. While value for money is also rated at a perfect five, the professors and internationality stand out as the university's most impressive attributes.

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 an average rating of 4.28/5 from 89 reviews, ~99% of feedback is positive. Students praise in-depth teaching, strong course content, and a safe, community-focused campus. Isolated negative feedback exists.

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.

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.

With ~67% of feedback being positive, students highlight fantastic life and academic experiences, exceptional business education facilities, and great opportunities for career preparation. A ~33% of feedback mentions decent instruction and friendly people, with enjoyable sporting events and a good sense of community.

Students praise Marjon University for its strong support systems and approachable, supportive lecturers (~100%). They highlight a close-knit community feel with personalized attention and modern facilities. Practical learning and great sports amenities are also appreciated.

The single review is highly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. This suggests overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 0% negative sentiment. The reviewer appreciated the flexibility offered by having different tutors per module.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
43%
75%
17%
33%
100%
4★
44%
45%
29%
0%
50%
67%
0%
3★
19%
11%
14%
25%
33%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
14%
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.

A degree defined by obstacles

I joined Lancaster University at a time when it ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK. The subject matter of my courses were academically enriching and the campus is a beautiful place to be in and amongst (other than December). Following the emergence of covid, classes were moved online. This naturally derailed learning and social experiences that are vital to a university experience. Overall, Lancaster as a university is of a very high standard, though if you're someone who is looking for an intense party culture in the main town, you may be disappointed. The main plus of Lancaster University is the campus itself; the city will become mundane after a while once everywhere has been explored in the first few months.

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An exceptional educational establishment in the North West of England.

This university has been a fantastic life experience as well as a great academic one. I first decided to go to Lancaster University Management School due to its exceptional business education facilities and have not been disappointed. I recommend the university to anybody that wants to put themselves in a strong position for a career upon graduation.

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