London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs London Business School - LBS vs Hult International Business School vs Bangor University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 518 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: London Business School - LBS (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
London Business School - LBS: wins 5/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Bangor University: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Centre for Alternative Technology: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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47 reviews
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Best programme: Finance
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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63 reviews
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Best programme: International Business
Wales, The United Kingdom
4.50
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70 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Wales, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.76
Win
4.16
4.39
4.00
Not rated
4.56
Location
4.78
4.89
Win
4.61
4.55
3.57
Not rated
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.64
4.49
4.41
4.00
Not rated
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.96
Win
4.79
4.43
4.14
Not rated
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.83
Win
4.20
4.36
3.71
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.04
4.70
Win
4.15
4.33
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.85
3.29
4.09
Win
3.50
Not rated
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Academic rigor with practical business applications
  • +Diverse and collaborative cohort with global perspectives
  • +Supportive and ambitious community driving personal growth
  • +Strong networking and career opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive staff and passionate, approachable lecturers
  • +Inspiring location and vibrant learning environment
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and academic success
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.

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  • +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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and student support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient materials are a concern.
  • -Inconsistent professor quality and teaching methods are disliked.
  • -Discrimination and mishandling of complaints.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

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  • -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 garners exceptional scores, particularly in Internationality (4.96) and Location (4.89), reflecting a globally connected and well-situated environment. Student Life (4.83) and Facilities (4.76) also received very positive feedback. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.85, suggesting this aspect could be an area for improvement. Overall, the university presents a strong offering with high marks in key student experience areas.

With high scores across most aspects, this institution excels in **Internationality** (4.79) and **Location** (4.61). Professors also receive strong marks (4.49). The weakest area for the university is **Accomodation**, which received a considerably lower rating (3.29) compared to other surveyed categories. Facilities (4.16), Student Life (4.20), and Value (4.15) fall within a solid mid-range.

This institution receives consistently strong evaluations, with **Location** standing out as its highest-rated aspect. **Accommodations** represent the weakest area, though still scoring positively. The university also garners impressive marks for **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Student Life**, indicating a well-rounded student experience with particularly positive external perceptions of its geographical setting.

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.

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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.

With an average rating of 4.81/5 from 47 reviews, students praise the university's enriching curriculum and practical, career-focused approach. The diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment, along with knowledgeable faculty, are recurring themes.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights excellent career opportunities, networking, and practical learning experiences. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with professor quality and program materials.

With a ~98.6% positive sentiment, reviews highlight welcoming staff, exceptional and passionate professors, supportive community, and engaging learning environments. One negative review noted discrimination.

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.

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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%
81%
54%
60%
43%
0%
67%
4★
44%
19%
30%
33%
29%
0%
33%
3★
19%
0%
13%
6%
14%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
3%
1%
14%
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.

Amazing focus on networking and employment at the cost of theorical knowledge

I liked this programme for three main reasons. Firstly, the sense of community you get over the short (1-year) MIM programme is outstanding. The school provides students with daily opportunities to get together and you get really well integrated in a matter of days. Second, the school's utmost priority is your employement. LBS possesses a great career centre that constantly pushes you to look for job opportunities and provides you with great interview trainings. Finally, I believe that only 5% of the students come from the UK, meaning that the school is fully international. On the other hand, from a knowledge perspective, I would not expect to learn much from the main courses if you already have a Bachelor in Business or Economics. The secondary courses you can choose from are, however, really handy. Thanks to its broad focus, this programme excels at preparing you for careers in Consulting or Investment Banking. It is also well recognized worldwide. To sum up, I would recommend this programme for international outgoing individuals who would like to pursue a career in Consulting or Investment Banking.

DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

I received Disability Discrimination

What I liked was the building itself, it is rather stunning, however... Whilst attending an annual PhD review, derogatory remarks were made against my speech, which is often slurred and incoherent when stressed due to being autistic. Bangor University not only ignored and undermined my complaint, but went further to add additional abuse. Discrimination policies and the Equality Act 2010 mean nothing to Bangor University. I would advise avoiding.

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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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