London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs London South Bank University - LSBU vs University of the West of Scotland - UWS vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Online Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 427 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
London South Bank University - LSBU: wins 0/7 categories
University of the West of Scotland - UWS: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 4/7 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Management Forum: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Human Resource Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: University Pathway Programme
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
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.00
4.16
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.56
Not rated
Location
4.78
4.40
3.84
4.00
Not rated
4.78
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.27
4.42
4.50
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.11
4.29
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.64
3.48
4.50
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.93
4.10
4.50
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
3.64
3.40
4.50
Win
Not rated
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Practical, industry-focused academics and supportive, knowledgeable faculty
  • +Central London location and excellent, modern facilities/resources
  • +Strong student support services and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Engaging, innovative, and comprehensive course content
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse student community
  • +Great student life and personal development support
  • +Positive lecturer interaction and learning experiences
  • +Opportunities and a beautiful city for exploration

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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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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Administrative delays and poor communication.
  • -Lack of peer interaction and community building.
  • -Lack of academic and administrative support.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unclear assignment guidance.
  • -Insufficient time for major projects.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources impede learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum design fail to meet student needs.

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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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Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

This university presents a robust academic environment, with particular strengths in **Location** (4.40) and **Professors** (4.27). **Internationality** also scores well (4.11). Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** (3.64) and **Accomodation** (3.64), which received the lowest ratings. **Facilities** (4.00) and **Value** (3.93) fall within the mid-range of the provided scores.

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.

This institution garners exceptional ratings, particularly excelling in **Facilities** with a perfect score of 5. Professors, student life, accommodation, and value are also highly regarded, all receiving 4.5. While internationality and location are rated well at 4, they represent the areas with the least room for improvement.

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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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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

Approximately 82% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical academic programs, supportive professors with industry insights, and a great London location. One review, representing ~1.7% of feedback, mentioned challenges with building peer connections during remote learning.

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.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight great student life, the beautiful city, and excellent lecturer interaction, leading to personal development and ample opportunities.

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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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Rating distribution
5★
34%
34%
39%
50%
0%
67%
0%
4★
44%
44%
36%
50%
0%
33%
0%
3★
19%
20%
21%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
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.

Great for graduate opportunities

Study in London without breaking the bank. One of the best modern universities in the United Kingdom. Great for its global appeal and personal approach to student success even after graduation. Located in the centre of one of the biggest cities in the World.

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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