London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Stirling vs Swansea University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Side-by-side comparison from 484 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Worcester (4.90)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Stirling: wins 0/7 categories
Swansea University: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 0/7 categories
University of Worcester: wins 5/7 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
Swansea, The United Kingdom
4.40
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Carmarthen, The United Kingdom
4.30
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16 reviews
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Best programme: International Hotel Management
Worcester, The United Kingdom
4.90
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Adult Nursing
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.31
4.34
4.00
4.34
4.75
Win
4.56
Location
4.78
Win
4.16
4.37
3.57
4.68
4.71
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.07
4.44
4.00
4.62
4.93
Win
4.67
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.61
4.42
4.14
4.48
4.29
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.16
4.28
3.71
4.25
4.70
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.02
4.52
4.00
4.47
4.57
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.78
3.81
3.50
4.17
4.37
Win
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Beautiful campus and natural surroundings
  • +Supportive faculty and quality academic programs
  • +Strong sense of community and opportunities for friendship
  • +Supportive, approachable faculty and academic staff
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and application of knowledge
  • +Accessible resources and support networks
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive teaching and individual attention
  • +Practical learning and real-world application
  • +Friendly community and valuable life skills
  • +Supportive and friendly lecturers and staff
  • +Welcoming environment and diverse student interactions
  • +Excellent academic experience and personalized support
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -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.
  • -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.
  • -Safety concerns and crime.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Online delivery of courses and poor career support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are common complaints.
  • -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

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 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.

This institution garners impressive scores across multiple aspects, with particularly strong showings in **Value** (4.52) and **Professors** (4.44), as well as a notable rating for **Internationality** (4.42). Conversely, **Accomodation** presents a relative weakness, scoring 3.81. Other areas like Facilities, Location, and Student Life also received solid, positive feedback, generally exceeding the 4.2 mark.

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.

A comprehensive evaluation reveals a university excelling in several key areas. Location and professors received the highest marks, indicating strong student satisfaction with the campus surroundings and academic instruction. Conversely, accommodation and student life are rated slightly lower, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The university also performs well in facilities, internationality, and value.

This university garners high marks across the board, with professors receiving an outstanding rating of 4.93. Facilities and location are also highly praised, both scoring above 4.7. Student life is also well-regarded. The weakest areas, though still positive, are accommodation and internationality, with scores around 4.3. Overall value is rated at a solid 4.57.

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

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.

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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~98%), highlighting engaging teaching, practical modules, and supportive staff. A small percentage of negative feedback noted safety concerns on campus.

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 ~69% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.25/5, students praise strong teaching, supportive environments, and practical learning, particularly in creative fields. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned disappointing online learning experiences.

University of Worcester reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 14 feedback highlighting supportive lecturers, a welcoming environment, and excellent student support. No negative reviews were recorded.

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★
34%
39%
47%
43%
63%
86%
67%
4★
44%
40%
49%
29%
6%
14%
33%
3★
19%
19%
2%
14%
25%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
2%
0%
6%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
14%
0%
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.

very good

Currently having a great time at Swansea. Currently studying history and can say that the lecturers for the most part are very helpful. I do feel the choice is relatively Eurocentric but still good. Good nightlife too.

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a good university for students who want strong teaching, smaller classes, and a supportive environment, especially in creative or applied subjects. However, it may not be the best choice if you are looking for high global prestige, major research opportunities, or a big city student experience.

Loved every minute of my time at Worcester!

I have recently completed my nursing degree at the University of Worcester and can honestly say I loved every minute of my time there. The uni itself is a bright and modern space with many facilities on campus, for example, a cafe, Starbucks, Costa, student union, a campus shop, lots of computers, student services, academic writing support etc. The main thing I liked the most about Worcester was the sheer amount of support I received over my three years of nurse training. I went through many tough times both academically and in my personal life and there was always someone there to give me help and support from my personal tutor to student services. The university also has a library on a separate campus not too far away (within walking distance) called the Hive which is a purpose-built university and public library. There are hundreds of computers to use and the variety of books on offer is huge. I always used to go here to do any work as there were quiet areas too. I can’t comment on the accommodation as I lived at home whilst studying, but I have heard good things about the accommodation. In terms of nursing, the university has a small building on the main campus site which is dedicated to nursing and other health courses as it has mannequins where skills can be practised safely in small groups. All the nursing lecturers were amazing, so knowledgeable and approachable. If I want to do a postgraduate course in the future, I will definitely be returning to Worcester. I’m so sad to leave as it has really been the time of my life!

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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