King's College London vs London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs Pearson College London vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Northeastern University London, New College Of The Humanities (5.00)
King's College London: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
Pearson College London: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Balance Global: wins 0/7 categories
Northeastern University London, New College Of The Humanities: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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237 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
4.04
4.36
4.50
4.56
Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.82
4.78
4.08
4.75
4.78
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.16
4.26
4.23
4.25
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.62
4.80
Win
4.35
3.75
4.67
Not rated
4.00
Student life
4.06
3.63
4.17
4.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.99
4.04
4.13
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.56
3.78
3.94
3.75
3.22
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive professors and academic excellence
  • +Vibrant student life and diverse international community
  • +Strong balance of theory and practical application
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Excellent course content and knowledgeable staff
  • +Ideal city centre location with good transport links
  • +Strong employability support and internship opportunities
  • +UK qualifications, global presence
  • +Great teaching, tutors, and modules
  • +Accommodating staff and extracurricular opportunities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +Abundant opportunities for involvement and engagement.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of investment in them are disappointing.
  • -High tuition fees are not perceived as being reflected in the quality of education or resources.
  • -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.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unhelpful lectures lead to academic underperformance.
  • -The university prioritizes profit over student education and career preparation.
  • -The curriculum and research standards are weak, failing to prepare students for advanced studies or careers.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and unhelpful staff, are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered, leading to disengagement.
Rating summary
What students say

The university garners excellent scores in several key areas, notably excelling in Location with a rating of 4.82 and Internationality at 4.62. Facilities and Professors also received strong marks. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, rated at 3.56. Value and Student Life are rated moderately well, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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 garners excellent marks, particularly in **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.35. Student Life and Professor quality also received strong ratings, exceeding 4.17 and 4.22 respectively. While Location and Value are also positive, the **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score at 3.94, indicating an area for potential improvement.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Location**, receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75, and its **Facilities**, rated at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement are **Accommodations** and **Internationality**, both scoring 3.75. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Value fall within a solid range, indicating a generally positive university experience.

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.

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This institution scores exceptionally well in several key areas. It excels in its **Facilities**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accomodation**, all receiving perfect marks. **Professors** and **Internationality** are also strong, earning a solid 4 out of 5. The university's **Value** is also rated a respectable 4, indicating good return on investment. Overall, the university presents a compelling offering, particularly in its campus environment and amenities.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~74% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.16/5, students highlight versatile degrees, supportive professors, and a vibrant international community. A very small amount of feedback noted administrative slowness and a degree focus not matching its title.

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.

With an average rating of 4.32/5, ~94% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable staff, good course content, and ideal city centre locations. ~2% of feedback expressed concerns about teaching quality and value.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, approximately 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise excellent teaching, supportive staff, and diverse educational perspectives. Some minor feedback notes limited cafeteria food options.

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.

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This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a perfect 5/5 average rating. The sole reviewer highlighted abundant opportunities, including study abroad and co-op programs, and engaging communities. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
34%
43%
75%
67%
0%
100%
4★
51%
44%
49%
0%
33%
0%
0%
3★
16%
19%
6%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
1%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Culture Media and the Creative Industries

Versatile degree with many potential teaching pathways and career options. However a degree focused a lot on social studies rather than culture and media. There should be more of a focus on this given the degree title, making it seem a bit misleading.

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.

Unlocking My Potential at City University London

My time at City University London was truly transformative. The university's vibrant community and diverse extracurricular activities allowed me to forge lifelong friendships and professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. I was impressed by the university's commitment to academic rigor, character development, and personal growth, which created an ideal environment for me to reach my full potential. The research-driven and industry-relevant curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in international business, while the dedicated faculty and staff offered invaluable guidance and support. I feel grateful for the well-rounded education and holistic experience that City University London offered, preparing me for success in my career and beyond.

Too new?

When I attended Pearson, it was relatively new and small. This meant that you could build good relationships with staff and tutors and be able to access any help you needed easily. However, despite how new the business school was, any criticism such as the course structure was unwelcome and always argued with. As each year passed the number of new students in each year increased significantly which caused problems with access to both tutors and quiet study spaces as they only had 2 floors and a basement which was shared with Pearson staff. As for the tutors, I received lectures and seminars from some amazing people who were extremely knowledgeable in accounting and made it so much easier to understand. However, being such a new school they hired tutors who they eventually found out - too late might I add - did not fit the role. Nothing was put in place to help rectify the fact that students had received sub-par teaching. Before attending Pearson College, they bragged about their business workshops and connections. Throughout my time at Pearson, I soon discovered that these workshops were few and far between but more importantly, they were often unrelated to my course or fully booked. One highlight is the fact that they added an office space for a start-up business to work and students were able to gain some experience working with them. Moving onto the facilities of the college, there's really not much to talk about. There's limited space at the campus, especially with the growing number of students. There used to be quiet study rooms for students but they were then taken and used as offices for the growing number of staff. Understandably they need office space but it's very hard to study without quiet spaces such as a library. Lastly, the degrees are validated by the University of Kent which although it gives you faith in the programme you are studying, you are faced with extended wait times for results compared to other universities which is especially frustrating in your final year.

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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