King's College London vs London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ESCP Business School vs Royal Holloway - RHUL vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: BrainStation (5.00)
King's College London: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
ESCP Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Royal Holloway - RHUL: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Avado: wins 0/7 categories
BrainStation: wins 7/7 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: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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67 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
4.04
4.09
4.32
4.56
Not rated
5.00
Win
Location
4.82
4.78
4.33
3.98
4.78
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.16
4.26
4.11
4.40
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.62
4.80
4.80
4.29
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
4.06
3.63
4.17
3.91
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.99
4.04
4.39
4.17
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.56
3.78
3.27
3.94
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
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Strong academic reputation and supportive departments.
  • +Beautiful and safe campus environment.
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • +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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  • +Digital marketing knowledge for career advancement
  • +Improved understanding of customer journey and collaboration
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.
  • -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.
  • -Feeling unsupported and neglected by the institution.
  • -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 are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
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.

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 campus life at this institution receive notable recognition. Professors earned the highest score, followed closely by facilities and internationality. Location, student life, and accommodation were rated as the weakest areas, though still within a generally positive range. The value proposition for students is also rated favorably.

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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Across all surveyed categories, this institution has received outstanding ratings. Every aspect, from its facilities and professors to student life and accommodation, scored a perfect five. The university also excels in its location and internationality. Notably, the value proposition is exceptionally strong, reflecting a consistently high level of quality across the board with no discernible weaknesses.

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.

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 an average rating of 4.36/5 from 67 reviews, ~98.5% are positive, highlighting strong academics, supportive departments, and a beautiful campus. A small amount of negative feedback exists.

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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With one review, the average rating is 5/5, indicating highly positive sentiment. The reviewer found the course beneficial for professional development and collaboration in marketing.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
34%
55%
48%
67%
0%
100%
4★
51%
44%
38%
43%
33%
0%
0%
3★
16%
19%
5%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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.

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.

English and Creative Writing

Adore the course - from learning plays to knowing more about the authors that wrote great novels. It goes back to the early years of writing to now the modern era. They have a wide selection that students can choose from module vice. I could not be happier to choose a course this good.

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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