London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Staffordshire University - Staffs vs Cardiff Metropolitan University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Derby Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 437 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Saïd Business School - SBS (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
Staffordshire University - Staffs: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff Metropolitan University: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Derby Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Saïd Business School - SBS: wins 7/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Stafford, The United Kingdom
4.20
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.10
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Software Engineering
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Derby, The United Kingdom
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing Management
Oxford, The United Kingdom
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.54
4.34
4.00
3.00
4.67
Win
4.56
Location
4.78
4.09
4.24
3.57
4.00
5.00
Win
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.35
4.32
4.00
4.00
5.00
Win
4.67
Internationality
4.80
4.39
4.29
4.14
3.00
5.00
Win
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.41
3.92
3.71
3.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.16
4.18
4.00
4.00
4.67
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.13
3.87
3.50
3.00
4.33
Win
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Engaging curriculum with real-world applicability
  • +Exceptional student support and guidance
  • +Quality teaching and excellent facilities
  • +Supportive faculty and comprehensive career services
  • +Excellent facilities and student life organization
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive staff and lecturers
  • +Positive learning environment
  • +Engaging and challenging coursework with strong academic support
  • +Vibrant social environment and strong sense of community
  • +Excellent facilities and high-quality teaching staff
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
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.
  • -Ineffective or unresponsive instructors.
  • -Poorly maintained and outdated facilities.
  • -Unclear or inconsistent administrative processes.
  • -Poor communication and slow faculty responses are frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Students struggle to access the limited services offered.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a consistent problem.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of support from faculty and staff are frequently cited.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a major concern.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unclear course expectations are frequently criticized.
  • -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

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.

The university demonstrates excellent performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **Facilities** with a score of 4.54. **Student Life** and **Internationality** also received strong marks, indicating positive student experiences and a global outlook. Conversely, the **Location** garnered the lowest rating at 4.09, suggesting it may be an area for potential improvement compared to other aspects of university life.

This institution garners praise for its excellent **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.34. Professors also receive strong marks at 4.31, with Location and Internationality also performing well. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are areas with comparatively lower, though still respectable, ratings, falling below 4.0. The overall value is rated at 4.18.

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.

Performance across key university metrics presents a generally positive outlook. Strongest areas include professors and location, both receiving a 4 out of 5. Areas needing improvement are facilities, student life, and accommodation, which are rated at 3. Internationality also scores a 3, indicating moderate engagement. The university offers good value, also achieving a 4, suggesting a worthwhile educational investment.

An impressive overall performance is evident, with perfect scores awarded for Professors, Location, Student Life, and Internationality. Facilities and Value also received very strong ratings, both scoring above 4.6. The area with the lowest score, though still commendable at 4.33, is Accomodation.

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

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 4.22 out of 5, ~78% of reviews are positive. Students praise engaging courses, helpful instructors, and supportive guidance. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 4.14/5 from 77 reviews, ~74% are positive, highlighting a well-resourced campus, helpful faculty, and organized student life. A small ~1.3% of feedback mentioned communication issues.

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.

With an average rating of 4/5 based on one review, this university is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). The student found the support during their initial weeks and accessible lecturers to be highlights.

All three reviews are positive, giving a 5/5 average rating. Students highly recommend Oxford, citing challenging coursework, excellent support, and a strong social environment. Business school facilities and teaching staff also received praise.

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★
34%
44%
29%
43%
0%
100%
67%
4★
44%
33%
58%
29%
100%
0%
33%
3★
19%
22%
12%
14%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

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Exceptional

Professors were very insightful, i formed a good network with my fellow students. The staff really welcomed me in a friendly manner. Business management degree was amazing. I did learn alot in this course, be it basic things or common practices needed in progression for your career. The city is beautiful, it's a student city which really helps you settle in quite easily.

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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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