Imperial College London vs London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ESCP Business School vs Birkbeck University of London vs Richmond University

Side-by-side comparison from 659 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
Imperial College London: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
ESCP Business School: wins 3/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 1/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 0/7 categories
Walbrook Institute London: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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244 reviews
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Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
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
Category ratings
Facilities
4.37
4.04
4.09
4.18
4.14
Not rated
4.56
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Location
4.64
4.78
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4.33
4.59
4.14
Not rated
4.78
Professors
4.34
4.26
4.11
4.50
4.29
Not rated
4.67
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Internationality
4.70
4.80
4.80
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4.44
4.71
Not rated
4.67
Student life
3.97
3.63
4.17
Win
3.76
4.14
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.16
4.04
4.39
Win
4.09
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.98
3.78
3.27
4.19
Win
3.86
Not rated
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent academics and research, with supportive and professional professors
  • +Strong focus on skills development and valuable career/networking opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life with diverse societies and central London location
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees

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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
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -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 cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum often lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.

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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.
Rating summary
What students say

This university receives its highest accolades for Internationality, scoring an impressive 4.70. Location is also a significant strength, with a rating of 4.64. Conversely, Student Life and Accomodation present areas for potential improvement, both scoring just under 4.0. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated solidly in the mid-4s.

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 various aspects, this institution shows considerable strengths, particularly in **Internationality**, earning a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Value** also received very high marks. Student life and professors are rated positively, as are facilities. However, the lowest-rated category is **Accomodation**, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Academic and faculty excellence stand out, with professors receiving a near-perfect score. Location also scores highly, reflecting a desirable setting. However, student life and value represent the areas with the most room for improvement. Facilities and internationality are rated favorably, contributing to a generally positive assessment.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

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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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.32/5 from 244 reviews, ~99.6% of feedback is positive. Students praise top-tier research, excellent lecturers, and extensive resources. One review found the campus small.

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.

Approximately 97.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, multicultural environments, and personal/professional growth. A single negative review mentioned the EMIB program should be updated.

With a 4.26/5 average rating from 35 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong communication, caring and approachable staff, and knowledgeable, engaging lecturers. Small class sizes foster personalized attention.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

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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.

Rating distribution
5★
42%
34%
55%
43%
57%
0%
67%
4★
49%
44%
38%
40%
29%
0%
33%
3★
9%
19%
5%
17%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Diversify University

The University included different subjects which suitable for different person. Professors are nice and professional. When You have any questions, they are always ready to help and discuss with you. You can enjoy the study environment, the facilities in campus is in very good condition.

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 international exposure

To me, studying at ESCP has been a really rewarding experience. The multicultural environment helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professors are very supportive and bring real-world insights into the classroom. I rlly liked the flexibility to study in different campuses across Europe. Although some admin processes can be slow, but overall I felt well-prepared for the job market.

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Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

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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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