London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Northampton vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Nottingham University Business School - NUBS vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 367 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 1/7 categories
University of Northampton: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Nottingham University Business School - NUBS: wins 4/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
London School of Planning and Management - LSPM: wins 0/7 categories
AMOS Sport Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Northampton, The United Kingdom
4.10
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24 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: Business Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Aix en Provence, France
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.43
4.00
4.40
4.56
Win
Not rated
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Location
4.78
4.00
3.57
4.80
Win
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.26
3.96
4.00
3.80
4.67
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
3.91
4.14
4.80
Win
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.62
3.71
4.80
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.00
4.00
4.20
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
Win
3.68
3.50
3.60
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Well-organized programs and available technology
  • +Helpful staff and supportive learning environment
  • +Access to specialized equipment and resources
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Experienced lecturers and impactful degrees
  • +Diverse community and enriching social experiences
  • +Engaging courses and broad academic options
  • +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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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.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including lack of support.
  • -Rushed and confusing teaching leading to increased independent learning.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and uninspired course content are major drawbacks.
  • -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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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.

Across several key metrics, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Facilities**, achieving a high score of 4.43, and offers good **Value** at 4.0. Areas receiving slightly lower scores, indicating potential for improvement, include **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.68). **Professors** and **Internationality** also score well, around 3.9, with **Location** rated a solid 4.0.

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.

This institution excels significantly in its location, student life, and internationality, all receiving a perfect 4.8. Facilities also score well at 4.4. Areas for potential improvement include accommodation, with a rating of 3.6, and professors, scoring 3.8. Overall, the university offers strong value at 4.2, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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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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.

Most reviews are positive (~92%), highlighting excellent modules, organised programmes, updated facilities, and friendly colleagues. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentioned course quality decline due to online learning and lack of support.

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.

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5. Students praised the enjoyable experience, experienced lecturers, spacious campus, and career-shaping degrees. They also highlighted engaging courses, diverse communities, and numerous extracurricular activities.

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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Rating distribution
5★
34%
38%
43%
40%
67%
0%
0%
4★
44%
46%
29%
60%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
8%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
4%
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.

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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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