London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs University of the West of Scotland - UWS vs Kingston Business School vs Istituto Marangoni

Side-by-side comparison from 474 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: BrainStation (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
University of the West of Scotland - UWS: wins 0/7 categories
Kingston Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
BrainStation: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Human Resource Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.36
4.16
4.25
3.33
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
4.08
3.84
4.00
4.67
4.78
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.23
4.42
4.25
4.33
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.35
4.29
4.00
4.67
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.17
3.48
4.25
3.67
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.13
4.10
4.25
4.33
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.94
3.40
4.00
4.00
3.22
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Excellent course content and knowledgeable staff
  • +Ideal city centre location with good transport links
  • +Strong employability support and internship opportunities
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Engaging, innovative, and comprehensive course content
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse student community
  • +Supportive & engaged faculty
  • +Academic growth & new learning opportunities
  • +Prestigious location & student support
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable 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
  • +Digital marketing knowledge for career advancement
  • +Improved understanding of customer journey and collaboration
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 teaching quality and unhelpful lectures lead to academic underperformance.
  • -The university prioritizes profit over student education and career preparation.
  • -The curriculum and research standards are weak, failing to prepare students for advanced studies or careers.
  • -Lack of academic and administrative support.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unclear assignment guidance.
  • -Insufficient time for major projects.
  • -Inconvenient course scheduling and unclear academic policies.
  • -Insufficient and outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Lack of engagement from faculty and limited career support.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are significant problems.
  • -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 and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
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 garners excellent marks, particularly in **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.35. Student Life and Professor quality also received strong ratings, exceeding 4.17 and 4.22 respectively. While Location and Value are also positive, the **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score at 3.94, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Demonstrating robust strengths in key areas, this university excels with particularly high marks for its professors and internationality. Facilities and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, student life and accommodation present as areas for potential improvement, receiving the lowest scores. Location also shows room for enhancement.

Across multiple aspects, the institution receives commendable feedback. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are particularly strong areas, all scoring 4.25. Location and Accommodation are rated well at 4, with Internationality also receiving a solid 4 rating. The university demonstrates a consistent level of quality throughout these evaluated areas.

This institution shines particularly brightly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving excellent scores. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out as strong points. Conversely, the **Facilities** represent the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** fall in the mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement but also solid performance.

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.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution has received outstanding ratings. Every aspect, from its facilities and professors to student life and accommodation, scored a perfect five. The university also excels in its location and internationality. Notably, the value proposition is exceptionally strong, reflecting a consistently high level of quality across the board with no discernible weaknesses.

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.

With an average rating of 4.32/5, ~94% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable staff, good course content, and ideal city centre locations. ~2% of feedback expressed concerns about teaching quality and value.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting valuable courses, supportive faculty, and a lively student environment. A single negative review mentioned a lack of course support and unhelpful lecturers.

All four reviews are positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.25/5. Students highlight supportive staff and professors, academic growth opportunities, and manageable workloads as key strengths.

With a 3.67 average rating, positive feedback (~33%) highlights fashion business opportunities and inspiring teachers. No negative reviews were provided.

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 one review, the average rating is 5/5, indicating highly positive sentiment. The reviewer found the course beneficial for professional development and collaboration in marketing.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
39%
25%
33%
67%
100%
4★
44%
49%
36%
75%
0%
33%
0%
3★
19%
6%
21%
0%
67%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
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.

Unlocking My Potential at City University London

My time at City University London was truly transformative. The university's vibrant community and diverse extracurricular activities allowed me to forge lifelong friendships and professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. I was impressed by the university's commitment to academic rigor, character development, and personal growth, which created an ideal environment for me to reach my full potential. The research-driven and industry-relevant curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in international business, while the dedicated faculty and staff offered invaluable guidance and support. I feel grateful for the well-rounded education and holistic experience that City University London offered, preparing me for success in my career and beyond.

More programme coordination

The lecturers in my programme are quite helpful. Would recommend they infuse some kind of practice or practicality into the program. A little bit of programme coordination, and more interaction with peers should be incorporated.

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Educational content

I like a lot of it but I feel like the subject teaches us the same every time. There should be more diversity in our contents and make us work more in groups and do more exercises in class, in order words the classes should be more dynamic

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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