University College London - UCL vs London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs European School of Economics - ESE

Side-by-side comparison from 826 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
University College London - UCL: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
European School of Economics - ESE: wins 4/7 categories
BMC Training: wins 0/7 categories
upGrad: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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355 reviews
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Best programme: European Social and Political Studies
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
London, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
4.04
4.37
4.56
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4.00
Not rated
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Location
4.64
4.78
4.10
4.78
4.79
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Not rated
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Professors
4.27
4.26
4.22
4.67
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4.44
Not rated
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Internationality
4.62
4.80
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4.35
4.67
4.51
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Student life
4.26
3.63
4.17
4.00
4.43
Win
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Value
4.14
4.04
4.13
4.00
4.31
Win
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Accommodation
3.70
3.78
3.94
3.22
4.11
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic foundation and industry-relevant skills
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Diverse and enriching learning environment
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Central location and accessibility
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive staff/tutors
  • +High-quality, engaging education and opportunities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +International relevance & practical/hands-on experience
  • +Welcoming & supportive environment with friendly, helpful staff/faculty
  • +Diverse, small classes with experienced professors

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Overcrowded classes and lack of practical learning are recurring concerns.
  • -Inaccessible facilities and inadequate support for student needs are highlighted.
  • -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 ineffective lectures.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and research standards.
  • -Financial focus over student learning and career preparation.
  • -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 frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are often criticized.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unengaging course content are commonly cited.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving scores above 4.6. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Student Life** also score well, generally above 4.2. The university's **Value** is also rated positively. The weakest area of assessment is **Accomodation**, which has the lowest rating at approximately 3.7.

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.

Offering a well-rounded experience, this institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both receiving ratings above 4.3. **Professors** and **Student Life** also score highly, indicating positive academic and social environments. The **Value** proposition is solid at over 4.1. However, **Accomodation** presents the area with the lowest score, falling below 4.0, suggesting it could benefit from improvement.

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.

Student feedback indicates strong satisfaction across several aspects of university life. Location stands out as the highest-rated area, with internationality and professors also receiving excellent marks. While student life and value are also highly regarded, facilities represent the weakest area among the surveyed categories. Overall, the institution demonstrates a solid performance with clear strengths in its external and academic offerings.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 98.9% of reviews are positive, praising analytical curriculum, supportive staff, and global reputation. A small fraction of negative feedback mentions administrative issues and accessibility concerns.

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 a 4.32 average rating from 101 reviews, approximately 93% are positive, praising the university's excellent location, helpful staff, and engaging course content. A small 2% of feedback offered criticism.

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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~95% of feedback highlighting an engaging, internationally relevant learning experience and a welcoming environment. Students appreciate practical learning, helpful staff, and international class settings. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
43%
34%
43%
67%
59%
0%
0%
4★
43%
44%
50%
33%
36%
0%
0%
3★
13%
19%
6%
0%
5%
0%
0%
2★
1%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Openness and Diversity

I like our school very much, because the school provides many club activities, psychological counseling and career experience activities every week, as well as free paper tutorials and resume revision services, which have laid a good foundation for my future development outside the campus. However, due to the heavy pressure of school work, I have limited time to participate in these activities. Maybe the school can carry out some seminars or courses to help us better balance study and various activities. In general, I highly recommend our school, it is a good place to study.

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.

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.

The amazing professors/teachers there!

First of all since my campus was in the heart of Rome, the place and inside of the university was like a whole museum. I love how friendly and helpful the staff was, the professors were one in a million. I love how they did all their best to tell us about the subjects in detail and in a fun way with examples for us to get into it more. I liked how they make time and engage in it and actually help us to teach us, so it was all in one reading writing with our own brain and infos searching for the sources by ourselves listening but also being able to express our own way of knowledge on the topics!

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