London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Birmingham vs University of St Andrews vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Coventry Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 651 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Birmingham: wins 0/7 categories
University of St Andrews: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 5/7 categories
Coventry Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
4.20
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186 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Saint Andrews, The United Kingdom
4.50
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82 reviews
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Best programme: History
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.00
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25 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.37
4.29
4.44
Win
4.08
Not rated
4.40
Location
4.78
Win
4.44
4.06
4.75
4.76
Not rated
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.15
4.51
4.76
Win
4.28
Not rated
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
4.46
4.62
4.28
Not rated
4.60
Student life
3.65
4.28
4.46
4.58
Win
3.92
Not rated
3.90
Value
4.05
4.05
4.38
4.52
Win
4.08
Not rated
3.90
Accommodation
3.80
3.95
3.77
4.35
Win
3.84
Not rated
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality academic programs and clear feedback
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Beautiful and well-maintained campus
  • +High-quality, engaging, and practical teaching
  • +Excellent course structure and student support
  • +Excellent academic programs and inspiring learning environment
  • +Vibrant student community and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Supportive professors and abundant student resources
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Excellent student support services
  • +Convenient campus location and facilities
  • +Strong teaching & knowledgeable staff
  • +Excellent facilities & resources
  • +Diverse student body & campus life

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  • +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 unstructured courses.
  • -High fees combined with lack of support and career services.
  • -Limited social life and judgmental environment.
  • -Poor disability and mental health support
  • -Ineffective student guild management
  • -Overcrowded lectures and unprofessional lecturers
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of clear communication are frustrating.
  • -Limited resources and support for academic needs are a concern.
  • -Lack of support and guidance from tutors.
  • -University's poor response to crises and lack of student care.

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  • -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

Examining the university's performance reveals a diverse set of scores. The strongest areas are **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving very high marks. **Student Life** stands out as the weakest performing category. Other areas like **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** received solid, above-average ratings, with **Value** also scoring positively.

Overall, this university receives favorable ratings, with the strongest areas being Location (4.44) and Facilities (4.38). Student life and internationality also score well, both above 4.28. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.95, indicating room for improvement in this aspect. Professors and value for money are rated moderately well, around 4.14 and 4.05 respectively.

Exhibiting a predominantly positive performance, the university excels in its **Professors** category with a score of 4.51, closely followed by strong showings in **Student Life** and **Internationality** (both 4.46). While **Facilities** (4.29) and **Value** (4.38) also receive favorable marks, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, rated at 3.77. **Location** is rated moderately at 4.06.

This institution garners strong approval across multiple aspects, with particularly high marks for its **Professors (4.76)** and **Location (4.75)**. Student life and internationality also score well, above 4.5. **Accommodations (4.35)** received the lowest rating, though still generally positive, while facilities and value demonstrate solid, above-average performance.

This institution demonstrates a commendable overall performance. Location stands out as its strongest attribute, achieving a near-perfect score. Student life and accommodation are areas with room for improvement, receiving the lowest ratings. Other aspects like facilities, professors, internationality, and value are rated positively, indicating a well-rounded academic environment.

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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

Approximately 96.6% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, supportive learning environments, and strong academic reputations. A small percentage (around 3.4%) of negative feedback cites issues with lecturing, grading, and course structure.

With an average rating of 4.16, ~74% of 186 reviews are positive, praising beautiful campuses and quality teaching. Just ~1.6% of feedback is negative, mentioning issues with student support.

~95% of university student reviews are positive, highlighting excellent education and academics. The beautiful coastal town, vibrant community, extensive resources, and supportive professors are frequently praised. There is virtually no negative feedback.

All 21 reviews are positive, averaging 4.76/5 stars. Students frequently praised helpful teachers, strong academic support, and good facilities. Some also highlighted a positive transition experience and newfound confidence.

With an average rating of 4.04/5, ~74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable staff, good facilities, and campus life. A small percentage (~4%) of negative feedback mentions a lack of opportunities and poor university response during COVID-19.

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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%
37%
55%
76%
40%
0%
60%
4★
44%
44%
40%
24%
28%
0%
40%
3★
18%
17%
5%
0%
28%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
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.

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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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