University of Liverpool - UOL vs Liverpool Hope University - Hope vs Liverpool John Moores University vs Liverpool Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 205 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
University of Liverpool - UOL: wins 1/6 categories
Liverpool Hope University - Hope: wins 0/6 categories
Liverpool John Moores University: wins 1/6 categories
Liverpool Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/6 categories
The City of Liverpool College: wins 0/6 categories
Liverpool Media Academy: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.40
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139 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.20
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
4.50
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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4.60
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Construction Management
Liverpool, The United Kingdom
3.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Art and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.25
4.06
4.40
Not rated
4.50
3.75
4.50
Location
4.53
3.73
4.56
Not rated
4.75
Win
3.50
4.00
Professors
4.35
3.98
4.37
Not rated
4.63
Win
4.50
4.33
Internationality
4.23
3.89
4.33
Not rated
4.63
Win
4.50
2.67
Student life
4.43
4.00
4.50
Win
Not rated
3.88
4.25
4.00
Value
4.21
Win
3.74
4.04
Not rated
4.13
4.00
3.00
Accommodation
4.19
3.85
3.80
Not rated
3.00
3.75
4.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic reputation and research
  • +Supportive lecturers and active learning environment
  • +Lively campus and affordable city location
  • +Supportive and interactive tutors and teaching staff
  • +Welcoming and inclusive student experience
  • +Good course variety and clear curriculum delivery
  • +Practical, comprehensive programmes with knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Opportunities for professional and personal development
  • +Vibrant city location and active student union

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  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and alumni network.
  • +Excellent teaching quality and knowledgeable, supportive faculty
  • +Welcoming environment and strong support for international students
  • +Modern, well-equipped campus facilities
  • +Hands-on, practical experience in their chosen field.
  • +Inspiring and creative atmosphere with like-minded peers.
  • +Industry-current training from active professionals.
Cons
  • -Lack of academic and career support
  • -Poor quality of teaching and resources
  • -Poor quality of lecturing and lack of feedback.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unclear or misrepresented course outcomes and content changes.

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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -A perceived lack of support and value for money is also a recurring theme.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unmet promises and lack of support.
Rating summary
What students say

This university generally receives favorable ratings, with its strongest area being **Location** (4.53), followed closely by **Student Life** (4.43). **Professors** also scored well (4.35). The lowest rated aspect is **Accomodation** (4.19), though it still maintains a positive score. Other areas like Facilities, Internationality, and Value are all rated in the 4.2 range, indicating a consistently good overall experience.

This institution performs best in its **Facilities**, earning a solid 4.06 rating. **Student Life** also scores well at a 4.0. The university's lowest-scoring area is **Location**, with a rating of 3.73. Other categories such as Professors, Accomodation, and Internationality fall within a mid-range of 3.85 to 3.98, indicating generally positive but not exceptional feedback in these aspects.

This university demonstrates notable strengths in its **Location**, scoring 4.56, and **Student Life**, with a rating of 4.50. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received positive marks, around 4.4. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, rated at 3.8. **Internationality** and **Value** fall in the mid-range, with scores of approximately 4.3 and 4.0, respectively.

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Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

With exceptional scores in key areas, this institution shines in the quality of its professors and its international environment, both receiving perfect 4.5 ratings. Student life also stands out at 4.25. The university's weakest point is its location, rated at 3.5, though other aspects like facilities, accommodation, and value remain solid.

A notable performer, this institution excels in its facilities and accommodation, both receiving a high 4.5. Professors are also highly regarded at 4.33. Conversely, internationality presents a significant area for improvement, scoring a low 2.67. Location and student life are solid, each earning a 4, while value sits at a moderate 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The University of Liverpool is praised for its strong academics, research, and supportive environment (~93% positive). While most reviews highlight excellent teaching and campus life, minimal negative feedback points to some concerns regarding postgraduate research support.

Approximately 92% of 12 reviews are positive, citing great support, interactive teaching, and a comfortable atmosphere. A small amount of negative feedback (~8%) mentioned issues with lecturing quality.

The vast majority of reviews (~88%) are positive, praising comprehensive programs, helpful lecturers, and a supportive environment. A small percentage (~2.4%) expressed dissatisfaction with course changes.

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All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

The university garners a highly positive sentiment, with ~75% of feedback being favorable. Students highlight enriching experiences, excellent support, and high-quality teaching, with minor mentions of overwhelming workloads.

Reviews are mixed, with ~67% positive feedback praising hands-on experience and industry-current training. About 33% of reviews are negative, citing broken promises and perceived financial exploitation.

Rating distribution
5★
50%
42%
62%
0%
63%
0%
0%
4★
40%
50%
31%
0%
38%
75%
67%
3★
9%
0%
10%
0%
0%
25%
0%
2★
0%
8%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
33%
Most useful review
Most liked
Great University Academically with an equally superb student life.

This is a great University which caters towards students of all kinds. The University is large and has an open campus which allows for ease of travel and access. It has a great community, and communication between peers and teachers is equally impressive. There is plenty of off sites and on-site accommodation which is modern and stylish and almost all of the accommodation is near to the city centre. Furthermore, the nightlife is excellent because of Liverpool's great city centre and surrounding areas.

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LJMU: a home away from home.

My experience at LJMU has been parred none and has exceeded my expectations. The facilities are superb and staff members are accommodating, approachable and welcoming. Honestly speaking, attending LJMU feels like a home away from home. Socially the university has a very inclusive culture. I cannot speak for all programs, but the MA in Education has been life and career-transforming for me. I am very happy I chose LJMU.

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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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LMA IS A NO GO UNIVERSITY

LMA Is a money grabbing university. I finished during pandemic year and graduated in 2021. We were made promises that you'd be invited back to do a showcase down in London in front of agents and they'll be setting up there own agency to help actors find work this is a load of crap. They have left so many students to fend for themselves and they use students success as their own relishing in the individuals accomplishments. The tutors are the only decent thing about this university and that's why they need to leave to go on to do bigger and better things. They never open opportunities to past alumni which is sickening considering they've forgotten about their students I would never recommend this place to anyone.

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