London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Middlesex University - MDX vs University of West London vs Bloomsbury Institute London vs Online Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 547 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 0/7 categories
Middlesex University - MDX: wins 0/7 categories
University of West London: wins 0/7 categories
Bloomsbury Institute London: wins 1/7 categories
Online Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): wins 6/7 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
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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51 reviews
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Best programme: Artificial Intelligence
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Science
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
4.47
4.50
Not rated
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
4.06
4.48
4.00
Not rated
4.78
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.26
4.48
4.00
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.23
4.49
4.00
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.19
4.25
4.50
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.06
4.35
4.50
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.65
3.93
4.50
Not rated
3.22
5.00
Win
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
  • +Industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive staff and positive campus environment
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Strong focus on practical and real-world application
  • +Welcoming and sociable student environment

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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
  • +Accessible resources and user-friendly website
  • +Positive learning environment and supportive teachers
  • +Strong professional development and career opportunities
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 create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or outdated.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common source of dissatisfaction.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring themes.

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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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency exacerbates problems.
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 university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas, with exceptionally high marks for Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48). Facilities and Location also received very favorable scores. Student Life and Value are well-regarded, though Accomodation presents as the weakest area with a rating of 3.93.

This institution garners impressive scores, particularly in **Facilities**, **Student Life**, **Accomodation**, and **Value**, all receiving 4.5 stars. Its **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality** also score well with a solid 4 stars. The university demonstrates excellence in student experience and practical aspects, with areas of strong student support and campus amenities.

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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.

With outstanding scores in nearly every aspect, this institution excels in its facilities, professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, all receiving perfect marks. However, a significant area for improvement is evident in student life, which received the lowest possible rating, indicating a substantial deficit in this crucial category.

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 4.45/5 average rating from 51 reviews, ~88% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the great experiences, strong industry connections leading to job placements, relevant curriculum, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Both reviews are highly positive, awarding a perfect 5/5 average. Students praised supportive and knowledgeable lecturers, a strong focus on employability, and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with sociable students.

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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.

With an average rating of 5/5, 100% of reviews are positive. Students praise the university experience and CIMA's support, describing it as a dream come true.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
57%
100%
0%
67%
100%
4★
44%
53%
31%
0%
0%
33%
0%
3★
19%
11%
12%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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.

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 )

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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.

CIMA-My Dream

It was a dream come true, I wanted to become a CIMA member which I achieved in 2015, the thing I like their support very user friendly website, the thing I dislike is the Merger with AICPA, as it seems like for most members it is not a merger but a take over. All in all I am happy to be a member in this Esteem Management Accountancy body.

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