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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Acacia Learning (5.00)
The University of Manchester: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Edge Hill University - EHU: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Acacia Learning: wins 7/7 categories
AMOS Sport Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Manchester, The United Kingdom
4.20
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308 reviews
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Ormskirk, The United Kingdom
4.10
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40 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
Aix en Provence, France
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.31
4.04
4.00
4.38
4.56
5.00
Win
Not rated
Location
4.52
4.78
3.57
4.30
4.78
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.22
4.26
4.00
4.22
4.67
5.00
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Not rated
Internationality
4.56
4.80
4.14
3.56
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.39
3.63
3.71
3.94
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
4.11
4.04
4.00
3.97
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.67
3.78
3.50
4.24
3.22
5.00
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging teaching and supportive lecturers
  • +Vibrant student lifestyle and social experiences
  • +Effective online learning and registration processes
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Student-centered support and opportunities
  • +Beautiful campus and resources
  • +Relevant and industry-experienced lecturers
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Superior quality learning
  • +Life-changing academic outcomes

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Cons
  • -Course content and teaching are irrelevant to assignments and practical application.
  • -Outdated and non-functional facilities hinder practical learning.
  • -Poor course organization and inaccessible professors create communication challenges.
  • -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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Inadequate support systems for students' needs.
  • -Poor administrative responsiveness and management.
  • -Lack of comprehensive career guidance beyond specific paths.
  • -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.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unhelpful instructors are common complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

Internationality and location stand out as the university's strongest attributes, both receiving high marks. Student life and facilities are also rated favorably. However, accommodation emerges as a notable area for improvement, with the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. Overall, the university presents a solid offering with particular strengths in its global reach and convenient setting.

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.

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.

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities**, which received a high rating of 4.38. **Professors** and **Accomodation** also scored well, both above 4.2. Conversely, **Internationality** emerged as the lowest-rated area at 3.56, suggesting room for improvement in global engagement. **Student Life** and **Value** also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores.

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.

Across all assessed aspects, this institution achieves a perfect score of 5. It excels equally in every surveyed area, demonstrating outstanding strengths in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. Consequently, there are no specific weak areas to highlight.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 99% of reviews are positive, praising fantastic tutors, engaging teaching, and a great lifestyle. A small amount of negative feedback mentions issues with specific course content and professor accessibility.

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.

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.

~95% of 40 university reviews are positive, praising student support, campus, and opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with lecturing and academic support.

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.

The single review is highly positive (100%), awarding a 5/5 rating. This feedback highlights a superior quality of learning that positively impacted the student's life.

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Rating distribution
5★
39%
34%
43%
38%
67%
100%
0%
4★
49%
44%
29%
43%
33%
0%
0%
3★
11%
19%
14%
15%
0%
0%
0%
2★
1%
2%
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Practical

The course content is well-structured and covers key areas such as digital forensics, threat intelligence, network security, incident response, and cyber risk management. One of the biggest strengths of the programme is its practical approach. Lab-based sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on tools helped me understand how cyber attacks and investigations work in real scenarios. The lecturers are knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable, and they encourage critical thinking and independent research. The university also offers good learning resources, including online materials, libraries, and lab facilities. Group projects and assignments helped develop teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills, which are very important for a career in cyber security. Overall, the programme prepared me well for further study and professional opportunities in the cyber security field. However, there are some areas that could be improved. In some modules, the workload was quite heavy within a short period, which made it challenging to manage deadlines. A few topics could have been explained in more depth, especially advanced threat intelligence and real-world industry tools. Additionally, more industry collaboration, internships, or career guidance would make the programme even stronger. Some technical resources and lab environments could also be updated to reflect the latest cyber security trends and technologies.

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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