London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs London South Bank University - LSBU vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David vs SOAS University of London vs Royal Academy of Music

Side-by-side comparison from 448 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/3 categories
London South Bank University - LSBU: wins 0/3 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 0/3 categories
SOAS University of London: wins 0/3 categories
Royal Academy of Music: wins 3/3 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/3 categories
Northeastern University London, New College Of The Humanities: wins 0/3 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Carmarthen, The United Kingdom
4.30
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17 reviews
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Best programme: International Hotel Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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34 reviews
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Best programme: International Relations
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Musical Interpretation
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.00
4.32
3.97
5.00
4.40
5.00
Location
4.78
4.40
4.58
4.85
5.00
4.70
5.00
Professors
4.26
4.27
4.52
4.32
5.00
Win
4.60
4.00
Internationality
4.80
4.11
4.39
4.62
5.00
Win
4.60
4.00
Student life
3.64
3.64
4.18
4.29
5.00
3.90
5.00
Value
4.04
3.93
4.38
4.06
5.00
Win
3.90
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
3.64
4.10
3.65
5.00
3.00
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert, approachable faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Strong career preparation and marketable skills development
  • +Excellent facilities and a supportive learning environment
  • +Practical, industry-focused academics and supportive, knowledgeable faculty
  • +Central London location and excellent, modern facilities/resources
  • +Strong student support services and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive teaching and individual attention
  • +Practical and applied learning opportunities
  • +Friendly and supportive environment
  • +Diverse and inclusive community.
  • +Global perspectives and academic rigor.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive and inspiring environment with excellent faculty and facilities.
  • +Abundant performance opportunities within and outside the institution.
  • +Rich international atmosphere fostering cultural understanding through music.
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Abundant opportunities for involvement and engagement.
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and unclear learning expectations.
  • -Lack of structure and significant workload.
  • -Disappointing careers service and limited social life.
  • -Administrative delays and poor communication.
  • -Lack of peer interaction and community building.
  • -Primarily online delivery and poor career support.
  • -Poor administrative support and communication lead to unresolved issues.
  • -Lack of adequate support services and advice negatively impacts student well-being and finances.
  • -Uncommunicated changes and issues with departmental structure cause significant disruption.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unclear communication cause frustration.
  • -Outdated or poorly maintained facilities detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support hinders academic success.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and unhelpful staff, are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered, leading to disengagement.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths in its **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving scores nearing 4.8. **Professors** also score highly at 4.26. Conversely, **Student Life** is the lowest-rated area, with a score of 3.64, followed by **Accomodation** at 3.79. Other aspects like Facilities and Value fall within a solid mid-range.

This university presents a robust academic environment, with particular strengths in **Location** (4.40) and **Professors** (4.27). **Internationality** also scores well (4.11). Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** (3.64) and **Accomodation** (3.64), which received the lowest ratings. **Facilities** (4.00) and **Value** (3.93) fall within the mid-range of the provided scores.

This university receives commendations across several key areas. Notably, **Location** and **Professors** stand out with the highest scores. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** received slightly lower, though still respectable, ratings, representing the weakest aspects of the assessment. The university demonstrates a good balance with solid marks in Facilities, Internationality, and Value.

This university garners high marks, particularly excelling in its prime **location**, which received a near-perfect score. **Internationality** and **Student Life** also stand out positively. Conversely, **Accommodations** present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Value** are generally rated well, indicating a solid overall offering with specific strengths and one area for potential improvement.

This institution achieves outstanding marks in every surveyed category. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated a perfect five. No specific areas stand out as stronger or weaker, as all aspects of the university experience have received the highest possible evaluation.

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.

This institution scores exceptionally well in several key areas. It excels in its **Facilities**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accomodation**, all receiving perfect marks. **Professors** and **Internationality** are also strong, earning a solid 4 out of 5. The university's **Value** is also rated a respectable 4, indicating good return on investment. Overall, the university presents a compelling offering, particularly in its campus environment and amenities.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive environment, knowledgeable faculty, and excellent facilities. A small percentage (around 3.4%) mention issues like poor lecturing, inconsistent grading, and lack of social life.

Approximately 82% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical academic programs, supportive professors with industry insights, and a great London location. One review, representing ~1.7% of feedback, mentioned challenges with building peer connections during remote learning.

University reviews are largely positive, with ~74% rating it 4-5 stars and an average of 4.29/5. Students praise supportive teaching and practical learning, while a small minority expressed disappointment with online learning and career support.

~76% of 34 reviews are positive, praising global perspectives, diverse community, and supportive professors. A small percentage of negative feedback (approximately 5.9%) mentions issues with administrative support and communication.

The sole review is highly positive, with ~100% of feedback rating it 5/5. Students highlight excellent faculty, facilities, and abundant opportunities for musical exploration and cultural development.

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.

This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a perfect 5/5 average rating. The sole reviewer highlighted abundant opportunities, including study abroad and co-op programs, and engaging communities. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
34%
65%
41%
100%
60%
100%
4★
44%
44%
6%
35%
0%
40%
0%
3★
18%
20%
24%
18%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
6%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
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.

Great for graduate opportunities

Study in London without breaking the bank. One of the best modern universities in the United Kingdom. Great for its global appeal and personal approach to student success even after graduation. Located in the centre of one of the biggest cities in the World.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a good university for students who want strong teaching, smaller classes, and a supportive environment, especially in creative or applied subjects. However, it may not be the best choice if you are looking for high global prestige, major research opportunities, or a big city student experience.

The community

I am originally from the USA but decided to pursue my Masters degree in London. My university has a large diverse community of students. I was able to thrive in this environment as I was accepted for being myself. I am Proud to be a SOAS graduate.

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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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