London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of the West of Scotland - UWS vs Ulster University vs Online Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 418 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 3/7 categories
University of the West of Scotland - UWS: wins 0/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 0/7 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
E-Courses4You: wins 0/7 categories
University of London: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Human Resource Management
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
Not rated
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0 reviews
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4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
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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
4.16
4.10
Not rated
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.30
Location
4.78
Win
3.84
4.12
Not rated
4.78
Not rated
4.36
Professors
4.26
4.42
4.37
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.31
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.29
4.12
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
4.38
Student life
3.63
3.48
3.97
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
4.50
Win
Value
4.04
4.10
4.26
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
4.56
Win
Accommodation
3.78
Win
3.40
3.66
Not rated
3.22
Not rated
3.75
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Engaging, innovative, and comprehensive course content
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse student community
  • +Convenient location and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and engaging lecturers
  • +Industry-focused and practical learning

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  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +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.
  • -Lack of academic and administrative support.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unclear assignment guidance.
  • -Insufficient time for major projects.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and support from staff is common.

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  • -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.

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  • -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.

Demonstrating robust strengths in key areas, this university excels with particularly high marks for its professors and internationality. Facilities and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, student life and accommodation present as areas for potential improvement, receiving the lowest scores. Location also shows room for enhancement.

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.

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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.

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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.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting valuable courses, supportive faculty, and a lively student environment. A single negative review mentioned a lack of course support and unhelpful lecturers.

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

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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.

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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%
39%
55%
0%
67%
0%
63%
4★
44%
36%
32%
0%
33%
0%
38%
3★
19%
21%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
3%
0%
0%
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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.

More programme coordination

The lecturers in my programme are quite helpful. Would recommend they infuse some kind of practice or practicality into the program. A little bit of programme coordination, and more interaction with peers should be incorporated.

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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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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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