King's College London vs London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Queen Mary University of London - QMUL vs Richmond University vs Ravensbourne University London

Side-by-side comparison from 800 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
King's College London: wins 1/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
Queen Mary University of London - QMUL: wins 1/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 1/7 categories
Ravensbourne University London: wins 0/7 categories
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance - ICMP: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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237 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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208 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Animation
Best programme: Songwriting
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
4.05
4.24
4.14
4.17
4.33
4.56
Win
Location
4.82
Win
4.78
4.08
4.14
4.33
4.67
4.78
Professors
4.16
4.26
4.15
4.29
4.00
4.33
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.62
4.80
Win
4.47
4.71
3.92
4.33
4.67
Student life
4.06
3.63
4.13
4.14
Win
3.33
4.00
4.00
Value
3.99
4.04
Win
3.91
4.00
3.83
3.67
4.00
Accommodation
3.56
3.79
3.87
Win
3.86
2.92
1.67
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive professors and academic excellence
  • +Vibrant student life and diverse international community
  • +Strong balance of theory and practical application
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Welcoming community and social opportunities
  • +Clear information and good academic structure
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees
  • +Industry connections and career readiness
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and skill development
  • +Inspiring and welcoming creative environment
  • +Practical industry-focused learning and skill development
  • +Passionate and knowledgeable teaching staff
  • +Useful facilities for musicians
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of investment in them are disappointing.
  • -High tuition fees are not perceived as being reflected in the quality of education or resources.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Lack of course support and practical industry preparation.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues regarding modules and projects.
  • -Disruptions from strikes and lack of compensation for missed learning.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and course structure is disappointing.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as irrelevant or poor quality.
  • -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

The university garners excellent scores in several key areas, notably excelling in Location with a rating of 4.82 and Internationality at 4.62. Facilities and Professors also received strong marks. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, rated at 3.56. Value and Student Life are rated moderately well, indicating areas for potential improvement.

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

Overall, this university receives positive feedback across most aspects. Internationality stands out as the strongest area, boasting a high rating. The university also performs well in Facilities and Student Life. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation and Value, which received lower scores compared to other categories.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.33. **Facilities** also score well at 4.17. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 2.92. **Student life** is another area that could see improvement, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like professors, internationality, and value are rated moderately.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Location receives the highest commendation, followed closely by Facilities, Professors, and Internationality, all scoring very well. Student Life offers a solid experience. However, Accommodations represent a significant weakness, significantly impacting the overall perception. Value is rated moderately.

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

With ~74% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.16/5, students highlight versatile degrees, supportive professors, and a vibrant international community. A very small amount of feedback noted administrative slowness and a degree focus not matching its title.

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

~77% of 208 reviews are positive, praising supportive faculty, welcoming environments, and good opportunities. Minimal negative feedback, ~2%, notes limited support and communication issues.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

With ~74% positive feedback, students highlight Ravensbourne's inspirational environment, industry connections, and focus on digital and creative learning. No negative feedback was reported.

All three student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.33/5. Recurring themes include strong learning experiences in music industry skills and passionate teachers.

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★
33%
34%
38%
57%
17%
33%
67%
4★
51%
44%
39%
29%
50%
67%
33%
3★
16%
19%
21%
0%
33%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
1%
14%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Culture Media and the Creative Industries

Versatile degree with many potential teaching pathways and career options. However a degree focused a lot on social studies rather than culture and media. There should be more of a focus on this given the degree title, making it seem a bit misleading.

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.

An honest review

While the first year was full of compulsory modules and slightly overwhelming, I have really enjoyed the last two years. They have allowed me to explore what I am genuinely interested in (specifically human rights) by offering such a wide range of modules. This is what I have enjoyed most out of the course. There was a long directory of modules to choose from in the last two years, all with different types of assignments (either entirely exam-based, entirely coursework or a mixture of the two). As I picked mostly human-rights based modules and such, I have realised that I want to work in this field too, and am also preparing to apply to a masters in this field within the next two years. However, some of the module assignments changed after registration in the third year, and this caused some problems in the last semester when students tried to change modules, as each module change is done manually in the Politics department. I know that some students, including myself, were unhappy with this experience when modules filled up too quickly. Student support has been amazing. Lecturers and professors have been very helpful with assignment-support. The help has ranged from office hours to telephone calls and emails. In my second and third year, I have found this particularly helpful in pushing my grade higher as lecturers are always open to looking over essay and assignment plans and offering helpful advice. One small problem that I encountered with this in the third year was that marking criteria was inconsistent with some modules and lecturers. However, this was only limited to one or two modules, and overall, I was happy with my experience. Career support is also very good. I only started using the resources available from the careers office this year, but it has been a good experience. Meetings are available every week and I have used them to get my cover letter checked as well as having a mock interview for an internship. This really helped me to prepare for possible questions as it was my first interview. I would definitely recommend this course and university to a friend. I have enjoyed my time and know what I want to do in the future career-wise.

Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

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Very good overall

Everything is great. The teachers are passionate about teaching, and the facilities are very useful for musicians. The only thing is that I'm not sure if it was worth it to pay for the degree, in terms of value and career prospect.

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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