London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Stirling vs ONCAMPUS Global vs University of Bradford vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 468 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
University of Stirling: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 2/7 categories
University of Bradford: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Stirling Management School: wins 4/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Stirling, The United Kingdom
4.10
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57 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Bradford, The United Kingdom
4.30
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55 reviews
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Best programme: Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Stirling, The United Kingdom
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Law
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.31
4.30
4.24
4.00
5.00
Win
4.40
Location
4.78
4.16
4.73
3.85
3.57
5.00
Win
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.07
4.75
Win
4.40
4.00
4.33
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.61
4.58
4.50
4.14
4.67
4.60
Student life
3.63
4.16
4.40
4.02
3.71
4.67
Win
3.90
Value
4.04
4.02
4.42
Win
4.19
4.00
4.33
3.90
Accommodation
3.79
3.78
4.27
4.00
3.50
4.33
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Beautiful campus and natural surroundings
  • +Supportive faculty and quality academic programs
  • +Strong sense of community and opportunities for friendship
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Well-organized courses and learning resources
  • +Personal and academic development
  • +Strong academic programmes and valuable knowledge acquisition.
  • +Excellent student support services and approachable staff.
  • +Inclusive and diverse student community.
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Dedicated faculty and strong academic programs
  • +Beautiful campus and excellent sports facilities
  • +Wholesome university life with diverse community and resources
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Courses heavily advertise future programs and have poor assessment design.
  • -Little opportunity for practical experience or placements is provided.
  • -The curriculum lacks practical application and sufficient assessment of material.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Lack of student support and unresponsiveness from staff.
  • -Disorganization and administrative issues.
  • -Limited learning or academic value.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of student support frustrate many.
  • -Poor administration and communication create unnecessary difficulties.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

This institution is highly regarded for its **internationality**, boasting a rating of 4.61. Other strong areas include **facilities** (4.31), **location** (4.16), and **student life** (4.16). **Professors** and **value** also received solid scores around 4.0. The **accommodations** are rated as the weakest area, with a score of 3.78.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews across multiple aspects. The highest-rated areas are Professors (4.75) and Location (4.73), indicating significant strengths in these domains. Conversely, Facilities (4.3) and Accomodation (4.27) received the lowest scores, suggesting these might be areas for potential improvement. Student Life and Internationality also scored highly.

This institution garners high marks in several key areas, notably **Internationality (4.5)**, followed closely by **Professors (4.40)** and **Facilities (4.24)**. Students also seem satisfied with the **Value (4.19)** and **Student Life (4.02)**. The lowest-rated aspect is **Location (3.85)**, suggesting this might be an area for potential improvement.

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.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its facilities and location, both scoring a perfect 5. Student life and internationality are also very strong, each rated at 4.67. Professors, accommodation, and value for money are consistently rated well, all around 4.33. The university demonstrates a well-rounded offering with its strongest areas being tangible resources and its welcoming global environment.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting the beautiful campus and supportive environment. A small portion of feedback (~3.5%) expresses concerns about course structure and assessment methods.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent teaching, supportive staff, and well-organized courses that improve language and academic skills. Minor scheduling changes were the only noted inconvenience.

Over 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent academic and student support, diverse and inclusive communities, and strong nursing programs. A small percentage (~5.5%) express dissatisfaction with disorganization and limited support.

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.

With a ~100% positive rating averaging 4.33/5, student feedback highlights dedicated faculty and a stunning campus with excellent facilities. Some mention a focus on self-learning at the Master's level, which may differ from prior experiences.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
39%
67%
51%
43%
33%
60%
4★
44%
40%
33%
35%
29%
67%
40%
3★
19%
19%
0%
9%
14%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
4%
14%
0%
0%
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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.

Affordable accommodation

In my first year at the university, I stayed in Polwarth House; the lowest-priced accommodation building available, at £88 per week. I shared a thin hallway, one bathroom and an extra shower room, and a small kitchen with three other students. There was no common room, although the kitchen was enough for all of us to comfortably hang out in. The bedroom was spacious; containing a 3/4 bed and a desk that stretched from the medium-sized wardrobe to the wall. There were more than enough plug sockets, and plenty of space to fit my drying rack and guitar. The sink area was small, but I could always use the one in the shared bathroom if I needed a bigger area. Compared with other similarly-priced accommodations' bedrooms, I feel like I got my money's worth out of it. Everyone in the building was very sociable and friendly, and it was easy to get to my friends' flats from my own. Most of my close friendships were made at flat parties in Polwarth. It is worth saying that it can get pretty noisy on the weekends - and the noise can carry - but any issues can be sorted out by phoning campus security. I found that a good pair of noise-cancelling earbuds was enough. If you are a student looking to save money, and don't mind the occasional party above you, I can't recommend Polwarth enough.

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quality and interesting lecturers with rich use of technology.

My programme is taught by quality lecturers! everyone seems to be very supportive and really interested in your learning. I am enjoying it so far as it is very interactive, they introduce practical examples, and monitor your progress.

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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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