London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of the Arts London - UAL vs Ulster University vs Ravensbourne University London vs London School of Commerce - LSC

Side-by-side comparison from 455 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Regent College London - RCL (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
University of the Arts London - UAL: wins 1/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 0/7 categories
Ravensbourne University London: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Regent College London - RCL: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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70 reviews
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Best programme: Art History
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.40
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38 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Animation
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Harrow, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.15
4.10
4.17
3.25
4.50
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
3.81
4.12
4.33
4.75
4.75
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.06
4.37
4.00
3.25
4.63
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.16
4.12
3.92
3.50
4.63
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.13
Win
3.97
3.33
3.75
3.88
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.76
4.26
3.83
2.75
4.13
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
Win
3.63
3.66
2.92
2.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Valuable knowledge and practical skills development
  • +Supportive and friendly learning environment
  • +Extensive resources and networking opportunities
  • +Convenient location and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and engaging lecturers
  • +Industry-focused and practical learning
  • +Industry connections and career readiness
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and skill development
  • +Inspiring and welcoming creative environment
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.
  • +Wide module variety and relevant courses
  • +Strong student support and opportunities
  • +Practical knowledge for career preparation
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 adequate student support and unfair treatment of foreign students.
  • -Poor course structure with insufficient technical classes and irrelevant feedback.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and limited resources for the number of students.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and support from staff is common.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and course structure is disappointing.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff is a recurring problem.
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.

University ratings show a generally positive reception, with **Internationality** emerging as the strongest area with a score of 4.16. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also received high marks around 4.13-4.15. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the weakest point, rated at 3.63, followed by **Location** at 3.81. The university performs moderately well in **Professors** (4.06) and **Value** (3.76).

Reviewing university metrics reveals a generally positive assessment. The institution excels in **Professor quality**, boasting a 4.37 rating, and also scores highly for **Value** at 4.26. Areas like **Student Life** (3.97) and **Accommodations** (3.66) represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still within a respectable range. Other aspects such as Facilities, Location, and Internationality all fall around the 4.1 mark.

The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **location**, receiving a high rating of 4.33. **Facilities** also score well at 4.17. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 2.92. **Student life** is another area that could see improvement, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like professors, internationality, and value are rated moderately.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

This university excels remarkably in several key areas, receiving perfect scores for its facilities, professors, location, and internationality, as well as strong value. However, significant weaknesses are evident in student life and accommodation, both of which are rated at zero.

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.

~97% of reviews are positive, praising great courses, faculty, resources, and a supportive environment. A small minority (~3%) noted issues with support and academic feedback.

~97% of reviews are positive, praising the great location, supportive lecturers, and industry-focused courses. Only ~3% of feedback mentioned issues with campus management.

With ~74% positive feedback, students highlight Ravensbourne's inspirational environment, industry connections, and focus on digital and creative learning. No negative feedback was reported.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

With one review, the average rating is 5/5 stars. The student highlighted access to diverse modules and courses, strong student support, and preparation for the job market. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
33%
55%
17%
50%
63%
100%
4★
44%
51%
32%
50%
25%
38%
0%
3★
19%
13%
11%
33%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
3%
3%
0%
25%
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.

Cosmetic Science in UAL

I took a three months internship in UAL, London. I developed a project in the cosmetics area through my Erasmus Program. I'm just glad I took this opportunity because it was a lifetime experience. UAL is a great university and London College of Fashion is a great college. The course Cosmetic Science should be more recognised because it is really interesting.

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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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