London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs University of the Arts London - UAL vs University of Cumbria vs Ravensbourne University London

Side-by-side comparison from 535 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
University of the Arts London - UAL: wins 0/7 categories
University of Cumbria: wins 2/7 categories
Ravensbourne University London: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
University of London: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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71 reviews
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Best programme: Art History
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Animation
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Law LLB
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.37
4.14
2.75
4.17
4.56
Win
4.30
Location
4.78
Win
4.10
3.83
4.00
4.33
4.78
4.36
Professors
4.26
4.22
4.06
4.75
Win
4.00
4.67
4.31
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.35
4.17
3.75
3.92
4.67
4.38
Student life
3.63
4.17
4.12
3.25
3.33
4.00
4.50
Win
Value
4.04
4.13
3.75
4.50
3.83
4.00
4.56
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.94
3.61
4.00
Win
2.92
3.22
3.75
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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
  • +Supportive and friendly academic environment with engaging faculty.
  • +Valuable practical skills and real-world application of knowledge.
  • +Abundant resources and opportunities for networking and career development.
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and employability emphasis
  • +Supportive and motivating teaching staff
  • +Enjoyable study environment and facilities
  • +Industry connections and career readiness
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and skill development
  • +Inspiring and welcoming creative environment
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Strong academic resources and LSE curriculum
  • +Effective administration and flexible learning environment
  • +Cooperative professors and engaging teaching methods
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 ineffective lectures.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and research standards.
  • -Financial focus over student learning and career preparation.
  • -Poor course content and unhelpful tutor feedback.
  • -Unfair treatment of foreign students and lack of support.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient services for the number of students.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -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 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 recurring problem.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency causes frustration.
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.

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.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Internationality** shining brightest at 4.17 and **Facilities** and **Student Life** also scoring highly. **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating. **Location** and **Value** fall in the mid-range, indicating room for improvement in these aspects. **Professors** also received a solid, though not top-tier, score.

With a standout score for professors, this institution clearly excels in academic instruction. Conversely, facilities present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like location and accommodation are well-regarded, suggesting a generally positive student experience, though student life scores are moderate. Internationality and value also receive favorable marks.

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 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.

This institution receives very positive feedback, particularly excelling in **Student Life** and **Value**, both scoring 4.5 or higher. **Location** and **Internationality** also demonstrate considerable strengths. Conversely, **Accommodations** received the lowest rating among the surveyed areas, indicating potential room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience. Ratings for **Facilities** and **Professors** are consistently strong.

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 4.32 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.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good courses, faculty, and a supportive environment. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions issues with support and course structure.

Most reviews are highly positive, rating the university 4.5/5. Students praise practical, career-focused programs, supportive staff, and appealing campuses. No negative feedback was recorded.

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

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 of London reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100% with 4-5 stars), with an average rating of 4.63. Students praise job-ready skills, cooperative professors, excellent VLE, and comprehensive programs with LSE curriculum. Some noted challenges with online learning and lack of face-to-face interaction.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
32%
75%
17%
67%
63%
4★
44%
50%
52%
0%
50%
33%
38%
3★
19%
6%
13%
25%
33%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
3%
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.

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.

Great

In my opinion choosing UOL for my undergrad was the best decision of my life. It not only taught be job ready skills it taught me how to approach a difficult task and win. The VLE portal was just awesome. The VLE or virtual learning environment provided me with necessary course and study material. Which was very helpful for a better understanding of Law.

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