London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Durham University - DUR vs College of St Hild and St Bede vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Aberystwyth University - ABER

Side-by-side comparison from 516 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
Durham University - DUR: wins 0/7 categories
College of St Hild and St Bede: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 3/7 categories
Aberystwyth University - ABER: wins 0/7 categories
Salford Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
4.00
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121 reviews
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Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.80
Top
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20 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Aberystwyth, The United Kingdom
4.40
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20 reviews
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Best programme: History
Manchester, The United Kingdom
4.60
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Supply Chain Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
3.92
Not rated
4.44
4.42
4.50
Win
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
3.90
Not rated
4.74
4.30
4.44
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.09
Not rated
4.75
Win
4.45
4.56
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.89
Not rated
4.60
4.35
4.56
4.60
Student life
3.65
4.04
Not rated
4.56
Win
4.25
4.22
3.90
Value
4.05
3.96
Not rated
4.50
4.20
4.56
Win
3.90
Accommodation
3.80
3.71
Not rated
4.32
Win
4.26
3.94
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality academic programs and clear feedback
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Excellent, supportive, and approachable professors fostering interactive learning.
  • +Strong sense of community and belonging through the collegiate system and diverse involvement opportunities.
  • +Comprehensive support for both academic excellence and student well-being.

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  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and convenient location
  • +Strong academic and personal development support
  • +Welcoming and inclusive community
  • +Engaging course content and supportive learning
  • +Beautiful coastal location
  • +Excellent academic and pastoral support
  • +High-quality, practical courses with state-of-the-art facilities
  • +Flexible and supportive environment for learning and development
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and unstructured courses.
  • -High fees combined with lack of support and career services.
  • -Limited social life and judgmental environment.
  • -Poor university administration and management.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep frustrate students.
  • -Lack of resources and inadequate support services are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Perceived unfair treatment of international students
  • -Negative impact on future career prospects
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative and management staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant course content and teaching methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
Rating summary
What students say

Examining the university's performance reveals a diverse set of scores. The strongest areas are **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving very high marks. **Student Life** stands out as the weakest performing category. Other areas like **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** received solid, above-average ratings, with **Value** also scoring positively.

This university garners strong approval across several key aspects. Professors are notably well-regarded, followed closely by student life. While the overall picture is positive, accommodation presents a slightly lower rating compared to other surveyed areas. The university also scores well in terms of value and facilities.

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Overall, the university garners strong ratings across various aspects. Professors are exceptionally well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Location and Internationality also stand out with excellent marks. Student Life, Facilities, and Value also reflect positive sentiment. Accommodation, while still strong, receives the lowest rating among the surveyed categories.

This institution demonstrates impressive strengths, particularly in its **Professors** (4.45) and **Facilities** (4.42). **Internationality** also scores well at 4.35. The university maintains a solid standing across other areas, including **Location** (4.3), **Accomodation** (4.26), and **Student Life** (4.25). Its **Value** is rated at 4.2, rounding out its generally positive feedback.

This institution garners exceptionally high marks for its facilities, professors, internationality, and value, all receiving scores of 4.5 or higher. Student life and location are also strong points, rated at 4.22 and 4.44 respectively. Accommodation emerges as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.94.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96.6% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, supportive learning environments, and strong academic reputations. A small percentage (around 3.4%) of negative feedback cites issues with lecturing, grading, and course structure.

With ~72% positive reviews and a 4.05/5 average, students praise well-structured programs, supportive professors, and a good atmosphere. A single negative review noted disappointment with university treatment of staff and students.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 20 feedback entries rating 4–5 stars. Students praise friendly, supportive teachers, excellent facilities like the library, and effective student support services that build confidence.

Approximately 95% of reviews are positive, highlighting tailored support, an inclusive culture, and engaging modules. The coastal location and strong sense of community are frequently praised. A small percentage of negative feedback exists.

All 18 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.56/5. Students highlight supportive staff and high-quality courses equipped for real-world situations.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
34%
0%
75%
55%
56%
60%
4★
44%
38%
0%
25%
40%
44%
40%
3★
18%
27%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
5%
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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Great University

I like the university overall. The tutors are helpful. The facilities are great. The university accommodation is great. There's a good representation of nationalities. The location is quite remote cause theres not much nearby. However the student life is satisfying.

QUALITY OF EDUCATION

University of Salford has one of the best standards and quality of education. Their courses are of high quality and they offer very good programmes.My time with the school has been very good as they are supportive in all areas of need and the school is very flexible in times of financial and academic challenges.

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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