London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Stirling vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Birkbeck University of London vs University of Brighton - UoB

Side-by-side comparison from 483 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
University of Stirling: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 1/7 categories
University of Brighton - UoB: wins 0/7 categories
Stirling Management School: wins 5/7 categories
Bywater: 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
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
Brighton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Stirling, The United Kingdom
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Law
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.31
4.00
4.18
4.10
5.00
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
4.16
3.57
4.59
4.36
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.07
4.00
4.50
Win
4.11
4.33
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.61
4.14
4.44
3.86
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.16
3.71
3.76
4.33
4.67
Win
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.02
4.00
4.09
3.82
4.33
Win
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.78
3.50
4.19
3.74
4.33
Win
Not rated
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
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Engaging and supportive faculty
  • +Rich student experience and personal growth
  • +Abundant resources and extracurriculars
  • +Dedicated faculty and strong academic programs
  • +Beautiful campus and excellent sports facilities
  • +Wholesome university life with diverse community and resources

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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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -Poor academic support and teaching quality.
  • -Disappointing course content and relevance.
  • -Unwelcoming environment and difficult social integration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of student support frustrate many.
  • -Poor administration and communication create unnecessary difficulties.

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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 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.

Academic and faculty excellence stand out, with professors receiving a near-perfect score. Location also scores highly, reflecting a desirable setting. However, student life and value represent the areas with the most room for improvement. Facilities and internationality are rated favorably, contributing to a generally positive assessment.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **location** and **student life**, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities** and **professors** also receive strong marks around 4.1. However, **accommodation** stands out as the weakest area, receiving a rating of 3.74. **Internationality** and **value** are mid-range at approximately 3.86 and 3.82 respectively, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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.

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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.

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 4.26/5 average rating from 35 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong communication, caring and approachable staff, and knowledgeable, engaging lecturers. Small class sizes foster personalized attention.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent teaching quality, faculty dedication, and student experience. A small portion (~8.5%) of feedback mentioned poor academic support and course content.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
39%
43%
43%
36%
33%
0%
4★
44%
40%
29%
40%
31%
67%
0%
3★
19%
19%
14%
17%
25%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
14%
0%
2%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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Working while studying

Studying at the University of Brighton allows me to flexiblility of working and studying at the same time - so I don't have to chose between the two. As the course I'm studying is also online, this allows me to keep up with my social life and job in my home town while enjoying the range of oppounities Brighton has to offer.

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