London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Liverpool - UOL vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Staffordshire Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 483 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
University of Liverpool - UOL: wins 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Staffordshire Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Harper Adams University: wins 1/7 categories
eTrain: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.40
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139 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Stoke-on-Trent, The United Kingdom
4.60
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Newport, The United Kingdom
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Agricultural Engineering
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
4.00
4.60
Win
4.56
2.00
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
4.53
3.57
4.20
4.78
4.00
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.35
4.00
4.40
4.67
Win
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.23
4.14
4.40
4.67
3.00
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.43
3.71
4.60
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.21
Win
4.00
4.00
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
4.19
Win
3.50
4.00
3.22
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Strong academic reputation and research
  • +Supportive lecturers and active learning environment
  • +Lively campus and affordable city location
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Excellent student support and friendly staff
  • +Convenient location and good facilities
  • +Engaging and practical learning experiences
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Passionate & engaged lecturers
  • +Strong community and social life
  • +On-campus university events

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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.
  • -Lack of academic and career support
  • -Poor quality of teaching and resources
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are common complaints.
  • -Lack of support and unclear communication lead to dissatisfaction.

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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 university generally receives favorable ratings, with its strongest area being **Location** (4.53), followed closely by **Student Life** (4.43). **Professors** also scored well (4.35). The lowest rated aspect is **Accomodation** (4.19), though it still maintains a positive score. Other areas like Facilities, Internationality, and Value are all rated in the 4.2 range, indicating a consistently good overall experience.

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.

This institution garners excellent marks for its facilities and student life, both scoring a high 4.6. Professors and internationality also receive positive ratings at 4.4. Location is rated at 4.2, while accommodation and overall value stand at 4. The university's weakest areas appear to be accommodation and value, though they still maintain a respectable rating.

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.

This institution exhibits a particularly strong showing in Student Life, earning a perfect score. Conversely, its Facilities received the lowest rating. Professors, Location, and Accommodations are all well-regarded, while Internationality and Value present a more moderate performance. Overall, the university offers a vibrant student experience alongside solid academic and living support.

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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 Liverpool is praised for its strong academics, research, and supportive environment (~93% positive). While most reviews highlight excellent teaching and campus life, minimal negative feedback points to some concerns regarding postgraduate research support.

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.

Students highly recommend this university, citing great support, good location near the train station, and excellent facilities like the sports center and student union. The learning environment and teaching methods are also frequently praised. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

With a 4/5 average rating, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100%). Students highlight engaged lecturers and a strong social scene fostered by its rural setting.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
50%
43%
60%
67%
0%
0%
4★
44%
40%
29%
40%
33%
100%
0%
3★
19%
9%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
14%
0%
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 University Academically with an equally superb student life.

This is a great University which caters towards students of all kinds. The University is large and has an open campus which allows for ease of travel and access. It has a great community, and communication between peers and teachers is equally impressive. There is plenty of off sites and on-site accommodation which is modern and stylish and almost all of the accommodation is near to the city centre. Furthermore, the nightlife is excellent because of Liverpool's great city centre and surrounding areas.

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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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