London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Southampton vs Southampton Solent University vs ONCAMPUS Global vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 547 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Southampton: wins 1/7 categories
Southampton Solent University: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Southampton Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.40
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.20
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.47
Win
4.43
4.30
4.00
4.44
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
4.33
4.57
4.73
3.57
4.67
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.33
4.32
4.75
Win
4.00
4.22
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
4.24
4.58
4.14
4.78
4.60
Student life
3.63
4.42
4.35
4.40
3.71
4.50
Win
3.90
Value
4.04
4.31
3.87
4.42
Win
4.00
4.33
3.90
Accommodation
3.79
4.14
3.32
4.27
3.50
4.38
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Inclusive community & vibrant campus life
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality courses and advanced facilities
  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Well-organized courses and learning resources
  • +Personal and academic development
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Diverse international environment and supportive faculty
  • +World-class resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Strong emphasis on innovation, industry connections, and inclusivity
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
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.
  • -Lack of support and resources for students.
  • -Poor management and overwhelming academic expectations.
  • -Poor career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a persistent concern.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
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 demonstrates strong performance in its facilities, earning a high rating. Student life is also well-regarded, reflecting positively on the overall student experience. While most areas score well, accommodation presents the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. The university generally scores favorably across professors, location, internationality, and value.

With an overall strong performance, this university excels in its Location, earning a notable 4.57. Facilities also received high marks at 4.43. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation, which stands at 3.32, representing the lowest-rated aspect. Value also scored moderately at 3.87. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all fall within a positive range.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews across multiple aspects. The highest-rated areas are Professors (4.75) and Location (4.73), indicating significant strengths in these domains. Conversely, Facilities (4.3) and Accomodation (4.27) received the lowest scores, suggesting these might be areas for potential improvement. Student Life and Internationality also scored highly.

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 university demonstrates exceptional strengths in Internationality, scoring a near-perfect 4.78, and also excels in Location with a 4.67 rating. Student Life also receives a high mark at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include Professors, with a rating of 4.22, and Facilities, which garnered a 4.44. Overall, the institution presents a positive picture with notable advantages in global reach and campus setting.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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.

With an average rating of 4.4/5 from 167 reviews, ~93% are positive, praising community, supportive staff, and excellent resources. A single negative review mentioned a lack of support.

With ~74% positive reviews, students highlight excellent facilities, helpful staff, and good industry connections. A small amount of negative feedback (~5.6%) concerns limited career outcomes for some courses.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent teaching, supportive staff, and well-organized courses that improve language and academic skills. Minor scheduling changes were the only noted inconvenience.

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.

University feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100% of reviews), with a 4.22/5 average. Students praise world-class resources, supportive faculty, global exposure, and personal development opportunities.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
47%
28%
67%
43%
33%
60%
4★
44%
46%
44%
33%
29%
56%
40%
3★
19%
6%
22%
0%
14%
11%
0%
2★
2%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
14%
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.

A good university.

I believe the uni is a great place for a range of different people. it caters for those who want to take on a large role at the university, and also to those who prefer to stay out of the limelight. the campuses are all nice and easy to navigate. there is alot of student support and all the lectures/ seminar tutors i have had on my English course so far have all offered lots of help to enhance learning.

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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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