London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of York vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs York St John University vs The York Management School

Side-by-side comparison from 429 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of York (4.30)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of York: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
York St John University: wins 4/7 categories
The York Management School: wins 0/7 categories
York Business School: wins 0/7 categories
London Corporate Training: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
York, The United Kingdom
4.30
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68 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
York, The United Kingdom
4.20
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Business
York, The United Kingdom
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York, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.35
4.00
4.53
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Location
4.78
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4.46
3.57
4.22
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Professors
4.26
4.25
4.00
4.28
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Internationality
4.80
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4.10
4.14
4.28
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Student life
3.63
4.34
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3.71
4.31
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Value
4.04
4.04
4.00
4.28
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Accommodation
3.78
4.01
3.50
4.03
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching from knowledgeable instructors
  • +Welcoming community and vibrant campus life
  • +Engaging and well-structured academic programmes
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Small class sizes and detailed teaching
  • +Wide range of courses and specialist staff
  • +Strong student support and engaging activities

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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 organization and management issues
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff
  • -Subpar course quality and delivery
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are commonly criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fail to meet student expectations.

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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 institution receives excellent marks, with **Location** standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.46. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also strong contributors, both scoring above 4.3. The **weakest areas** are **Accomodation**, **Value**, and **Internationality**, which all hover around the 4.0 mark, indicating room for improvement in these specific domains.

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.

Exceptionally high ratings characterize this university's offerings. The facilities stand out with an impressive score of 4.53, representing its strongest area. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest rating at 4.03. Other areas like professors, student life, internationality, and value all show solid scores above 4.2, indicating a generally positive experience across multiple facets of university life.

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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.

The University of York receives largely positive feedback (~97%) from ~68 reviews, with an average rating of 4.28/5. Students praise engaging courses, knowledgeable instructors, and welcoming campus life. A small percentage of negative reviews cite disorganization and poor staff responsiveness.

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.

With ~97% positive feedback and an average of 4.19/5, students highlight excellent teaching and small class sizes. They appreciate ample extracurriculars and good student support.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
44%
43%
22%
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0%
4★
44%
44%
29%
75%
0%
0%
0%
3★
19%
9%
14%
3%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
14%
0%
0%
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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.

Law LLB

York Law School offers a very unique course which contrasts that to every in the country. The experience I have gathered from having interviews and negotiations as an active part of my course is particularly notable. Moreover, the study space is new and well-furnished. It is comfortable and perfect for get togethers with other students.

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