London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs College of Estate Management vs Henley Business School vs University of West London

Side-by-side comparison from 471 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 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
College of Estate Management: wins 0/7 categories
Henley Business School: wins 2/7 categories
University of West London: wins 1/7 categories
University of Reading: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Reading, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Reading, The United Kingdom
4.20
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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51 reviews
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Best programme: Artificial Intelligence
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.30
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Law
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
Not rated
4.00
4.47
4.30
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
3.57
Not rated
4.20
4.48
4.49
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.00
Not rated
4.00
4.48
4.19
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.14
Not rated
4.40
4.49
4.38
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.71
Not rated
4.40
Win
4.25
4.23
4.00
Value
4.04
4.00
Not rated
3.80
4.35
Win
4.21
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
Not rated
4.20
Win
3.93
4.03
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.

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  • +Practical application of theory
  • +Strong academic programmes and career support
  • +Supportive environment and vibrant campus life
  • +Industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive staff and positive campus environment
  • +Supportive community and engaging teaching
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers
  • +Opportunities for personal and academic growth
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

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  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities are a recurring complaint.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or outdated.
  • -Unapproachable and unhelpful staff create a poor learning environment.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities hinder student experience.
  • -Lack of university support and student motivation is disappointing.
  • -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.
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 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.

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This institution demonstrates a strong performance in student life and internationality, both receiving high marks. Location and accommodation also score well. However, the university's weakest area is its value for money, which is rated lower than other aspects. Facilities and professors receive solid, above-average scores, indicating general satisfaction across these key areas.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas, with exceptionally high marks for Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48). Facilities and Location also received very favorable scores. Student Life and Value are well-regarded, though Accomodation presents as the weakest area with a rating of 3.93.

This university demonstrates a strong overall performance, particularly excelling in **Location** with a score of 4.49. **Internationality** also received a high rating at 4.38. The lowest-rated area is **Accomodation**, scoring 4.03, though it still remains a positive score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value all fall within a close and favorable 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.

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.

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.

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With an average rating of 4.2/5, ~80% of reviews are positive. Students highlight hands-on learning, strong career preparation, and supportive campus environments. No negative feedback was received.

With a 4.45/5 average rating from 51 reviews, ~88% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the great experiences, strong industry connections leading to job placements, relevant curriculum, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

With ~96% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.27/5, students praise supportive communities, knowledgeable lecturers, and engaging courses. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with lecturer approachability and teaching styles.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
0%
40%
57%
44%
67%
4★
44%
29%
0%
40%
31%
44%
33%
3★
19%
14%
0%
20%
12%
8%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
1★
1%
14%
0%
0%
0%
1%
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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