London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Hertfordshire - UH vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Cardiff Business School vs 1Training

Side-by-side comparison from 461 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Creative Design School (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Hertfordshire - UH: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff Business School: wins 0/7 categories
1Training: wins 0/7 categories
Mini MBA: wins 0/7 categories
Creative Design School: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Hertfordshire, The United Kingdom
4.40
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98 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
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Edinburgh, The United Kingdom
5.00
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11 reviews
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Best programme: Graphic Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.47
4.00
4.43
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Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.78
4.14
3.57
4.43
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
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Professors
4.26
4.47
4.00
4.35
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.67
4.14
4.04
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.17
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.45
4.00
4.26
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
4.06
3.50
4.38
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive tutors and helpful resources
  • +Engaging course content with practical application
  • +Strong sense of community and social life
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Excellent, supportive lecturers and creative teaching methods.
  • +Strong student support services and good career prospects.
  • +Interesting course content and a good learning experience.

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  • +Flexible, online course structure
  • +Personalized one-to-one tutor support
  • +Practical skills for portfolio and career development
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.
  • -Delayed result publication and unhelpful professors are major concerns.
  • -The facilities are outdated and need modernization.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative & management issues created chaos and imbalance.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
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.

With outstanding scores in **Internationality** (4.67), this institution also boasts strong performances in **Facilities** (4.47) and **Professors** (4.47). **Value** (4.45) is also highly rated. The **Accommodation** (4.06) is the lowest scoring area, though still a respectable figure, with **Location** (4.14) and **Student Life** (4.17) also performing moderately well.

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.

Overall, this institution garners positive evaluations. Its strongest areas are Facilities and Location, both receiving a rating of 4.43. Accommodations also score well at 4.38. Student Life is the weakest area surveyed, with a rating of 4.00, followed closely by Internationality at 4.04. Professors and Value also received solid scores, indicating a well-rounded university experience.

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This institution receives outstanding feedback across all assessed areas, achieving perfect scores in every category. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated a perfect 5 out of 5. There are no weak areas identified; the university demonstrates consistent excellence in all aspects of the student experience.

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 a 4.42 average rating from 98 reviews, ~92% of feedback is positive, highlighting strong course content, practical application, community, and social life. A small ~2% of reviews mentioned issues with delayed results and professor engagement.

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 a ~96% positive sentiment, students praise remarkable lecturers, supportive services, and engaging course material. One negative review noted poor overall management and inconsistent workload.

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All 11 reviews were positive, giving an average rating of 5/5. Students highly recommend the flexible, online courses with one-to-one tutor support and comprehensive modules that build professional portfolios.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
54%
43%
52%
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0%
100%
4★
44%
38%
29%
35%
0%
0%
0%
3★
19%
6%
14%
9%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
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.

Academic Excellence

I can boldly say that today my research skills have improved drastically because of the skills I learnt in UH. UH not only gives you an opportunity to grow, it gives you the necessary exposure as a student. With the experience garnered from UH, you can compete anywhere in the world. The tutors are exceptionally qualified and always ready to guide you through. Adaora Nwaka LLM,Energy Law and the Environment.

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A Gateway to Graphic Design

Creative Design School (CDS) could not have been a more perfect fit for my plan to embark on a career change to graphic design. The key factors that lead to me enrolling on their Graphic Design Level 2 course was the flexibility of the course (allowing me to work full-time whilst studying), the reasonable course fee and a friendly, no-pressure Skype with the school to explain my situation and see if this would work for me. The course covers the key principles of graphic design and each module presents real-life scenario tasks that build up your portfolio while learning at the same time. I've surprised myself at how my skills have developed as I complete each module. The real bonus to studying with CDS is the amazing 1-to-1 tuition. My tutor, Pete, is always on hand to help, support and encourage me to push my creative boundaries. Having dedicated, personal tuition from someone with such knowledge of the industry is priceless. I would highly recommend this course and studying with CDS in general. I've enjoyed and gained so much from this course that I've already signed up to the Visual Communications course.

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