London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Middlesex University - MDX vs Cranfield University vs Brunel University London vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 632 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
Middlesex University - MDX: wins 1/7 categories
Cranfield University: wins 0/7 categories
Brunel University London: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Cranfield University School of Management: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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161 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Cranfield, The United Kingdom
4.40
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Strategic Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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118 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: Marketing and Strategy
4.60
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
4.00
4.01
3.83
4.14
4.50
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.06
2.50
3.74
3.33
3.14
4.75
Professors
4.26
4.26
4.50
4.06
3.83
4.57
4.63
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.23
3.50
4.36
4.00
3.43
4.63
Student life
3.63
4.19
Win
3.50
3.86
3.50
4.14
3.88
Value
4.04
4.06
4.00
4.16
Win
3.83
4.00
4.13
Accommodation
3.78
3.65
3.75
3.63
3.20
3.86
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, relevant, and industry-standard course content
  • +Passionate, supportive, and approachable lecturers
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and vibrant campus community
  • +Strong postgraduate focus and specialized programs
  • +World-class research facilities and industry partnerships
  • +Excellent career services and networking opportunities
  • +Practical, career-focused learning with industry experience
  • +Supportive and inspiring lecturers with expertise
  • +Accessible campus facilities and resources
  • +Industry-relevant courses for job readiness
  • +Positive learning atmosphere and helpful, knowledgeable professors
  • +Valuable international exposure and personal/professional development
  • +High-quality, practical programmes with strong career focus
  • +Excellent tutors and world-class resources
  • +Prestigious reputation and high rankings
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and 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 are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often criticized as being ineffective.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of support and resources hinders academic progress.
  • -Course content is often repetitive and not applicable to real life.
  • -Teaching methods are confusing and make concepts difficult to grasp.
  • -Poor quality education and value for money.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.
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.

Surveyed metrics indicate a generally positive university experience. Professors and Internationality received the highest marks, both above 4.2. Facilities and Student Life also scored well, exceeding 4.1. Location and Value were rated respectably around 4.0. The weakest area, Accommodation, scored significantly lower at 3.6.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings and resources. Professors receive an excellent rating of 4.5, and facilities are also highly regarded at 4. A respectable score of 4 for value suggests a worthwhile investment for students. Areas requiring improvement include location, which received a lower score of 2.5. Student life and internationality are rated moderately at 3.5, while accommodation stands at 3.75.

This university garners strong performance in several key areas, notably **Internationality** at 4.36 and **Value** at 4.16. Ratings for **Professors** (4.06) and **Facilities** (4.01) are also commendable. The university's **Location** (3.74) and **Student Life** (3.86) are rated moderately well. The weakest area appears to be **Accomodation**, receiving the lowest rating at 3.63.

This institution garners high marks in several key areas. Its Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated consistently well at 3.83. Internationality stands out as a significant strength with a perfect score of 4. Conversely, Accomodation is a weaker point, rated at 3.2, with Location also receiving a comparatively lower score of 3.33. Student Life falls in the middle with a rating of 3.5.

A comprehensive assessment reveals considerable strengths and areas for development. Professors receive the highest marks at 4.57, with Facilities and Student Life also scoring well at 4.14. Value is rated a solid 4. Conversely, Location is the weakest area, rated at 3.14, with Internationality also scoring moderately lower at 3.43. Accommodations are rated favorably at 3.86.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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 a 4.24 average rating from 161 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students praise practical course content, passionate lecturers, and a good campus vibe. No negative reviews were recorded.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 10 reviews, ~74% praise Cranfield University's postgraduate focus, industry links, research facilities, and career services. No negative feedback was provided.

With a 4.17 average rating from 118 reviews, ~98.3% of feedback is positive, highlighting practical, career-focused learning, helpful lecturers, and good campus resources. A small amount of negative feedback exists.

With a 3.67/5 average, most reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting personal growth, industry-relevant courses, and a good learning atmosphere. One negative review (~16.7%) criticizes the school as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

With a ~93% positive rating (4.29/5), students highlight prestigious programs, practical learning, and career support. Minimal negative feedback exists, not currently representing a recurring theme.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
50%
32%
33%
43%
63%
4★
44%
53%
40%
56%
33%
43%
38%
3★
19%
11%
10%
10%
17%
14%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
2%
17%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

teachers

most teachers are very patient when helping and explaining to student with questions, the time table planning is not great, responsible team is only accepting online request which the reply was always unable to make changes(except health related issues )

On par with Russell Group universities.

Cranfield University, established in 1946 as the UK's only exclusively postgraduate university, is producing global leaders in technology and management through its world-class expertise, large-scale facilities, and unrivalled industry partnerships. Likes: * Located in the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc in the United Kingdom. * Research facilities and industry collaborations. * Excellent career services. * World-Class Library. * Good student-to-faculty ratio. Dislikes: * Because the campus is located in a village, you will miss some of the entertainment and conveniences of a city, but you will make wonderful friends on campus. * It is not a Russell Group university, despite being a high-caliber institution.

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Cranfield university, the pinnacle of higher education

Having worked in the finance sector for over half a decade, my programme (MSc Finance and Management) repositioned my existing knowledge of the sector practically and theoretically through a predominantly quantitative approach to financial management studies. The Cranfield School of management has incredibly educated, experienced, and professional tutors to fit each and every module offered. The finance Information Technology (IT) resources in the faculty's possession are world-class and up-to-date, providing real-time data analysis and research solutions. I also had the opportunity to meet intelligently amazing people (co-students) from all works of life. The university environment is serene, comfortable, and accommodating. The alumni network is far-reaching and supportive. In summary, I had an extraordinarily memorable experience studying for my MSc in Finance and Management at Cranfield University. I highly recommend the University to prospective students

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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