London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Derby - UoD vs Aberystwyth University - ABER vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Cardiff Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 433 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Derby - UoD: wins 0/7 categories
Aberystwyth University - ABER: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Cardiff Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
University of Wolverhampton: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Derby, The United Kingdom
4.40
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34 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Aberystwyth, The United Kingdom
4.40
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20 reviews
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Best programme: History
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Cardiff, The United Kingdom
4.30
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23 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Wolverhampton, The United Kingdom
4.40
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.32
4.42
4.00
4.43
4.56
Win
4.19
Location
4.78
Win
4.21
4.30
3.57
4.43
4.78
3.94
Professors
4.26
4.30
4.45
4.00
4.35
4.67
Win
4.44
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.21
4.35
4.14
4.04
4.67
4.06
Student life
3.63
4.03
4.25
3.71
4.00
4.00
4.38
Win
Value
4.04
4.21
4.20
4.00
4.26
Win
4.00
4.22
Accommodation
3.78
4.03
4.26
3.50
4.38
Win
3.22
3.60
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Excellent lecturers and quality education
  • +Strong student support and feeling heard
  • +Modern facilities and practical, employability-focused learning
  • +Welcoming and inclusive community
  • +Engaging course content and supportive learning
  • +Beautiful coastal location
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Excellent, supportive lecturers and creative teaching methods.
  • +Strong student support services and good career prospects.
  • +Interesting course content and a good learning experience.
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Strong student support and inclusive environment.
  • +High-quality teaching and knowledgeable lecturers.
  • +Relevant courses and career preparation.
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.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lecturer availability, including frequent reliance on pre-recorded materials.
  • -Misleading course promises and unexpected shifts to online learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Perceived unfair treatment of international students
  • -Negative impact on future career prospects
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative & management issues created chaos and imbalance.
  • -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.
  • -Unreasonable payment deadlines conflicting with student finance release.
  • -Poor communication and unclear financial expectations.
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.

With most categories scoring well above 4.0, this university demonstrates robust strengths, particularly in **Facilities** (4.32), closely followed by **Professors** (4.30). **Location**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also received consistently high marks at 4.21. The areas with the most room for improvement, though still rated positively, are **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, both hovering around the 4.03 mark.

This institution demonstrates impressive strengths, particularly in its **Professors** (4.45) and **Facilities** (4.42). **Internationality** also scores well at 4.35. The university maintains a solid standing across other areas, including **Location** (4.3), **Accomodation** (4.26), and **Student Life** (4.25). Its **Value** is rated at 4.2, rounding out its generally positive feedback.

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.

Overall, this institution garners positive evaluations. Its strongest areas are Facilities and Location, both receiving a rating of 4.43. Accommodations also score well at 4.38. Student Life is the weakest area surveyed, with a rating of 4.00, followed closely by Internationality at 4.04. Professors and Value also received solid scores, indicating a well-rounded university experience.

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.

Performance across key university metrics shows a generally positive reception. Professors and student life emerge as the strongest areas, both receiving high marks. Accommodation, however, presents the weakest area according to these ratings. Internationality and value also score well, indicating broad strengths, while facilities and location fall in the middle of the spectrum.

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.

Most reviews (around 91%) are highly positive, praising incredible lecturers, top-notch facilities, and strong support. A small percentage (around 3%) mentioned issues like inconsistent grading or lecturers not showing up.

Approximately 95% of reviews are positive, highlighting tailored support, an inclusive culture, and engaging modules. The coastal location and strong sense of community are frequently praised. A small percentage of negative feedback exists.

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 ~96% positive sentiment, students praise remarkable lecturers, supportive services, and engaging course material. One negative review noted poor overall management and inconsistent workload.

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.

Strong support services and dedicated lecturers are frequently praised, creating a positive learning environment for ~89% of students. A small amount of feedback mentions issues with enrollment and payment processes.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
56%
55%
43%
52%
67%
67%
4★
44%
32%
40%
29%
35%
33%
22%
3★
19%
9%
0%
14%
9%
0%
6%
2★
2%
3%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
5%
14%
0%
0%
6%
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.

Derby is Lovely

Derby is amazing, they are super organized and is great with communication. They ensure that all their students feel heard, safe, and involved in everything. I'm in my second year, and I have no complaints thus far.

Great University

I like the university overall. The tutors are helpful. The facilities are great. The university accommodation is great. There's a good representation of nationalities. The location is quite remote cause theres not much nearby. However the student life is satisfying.

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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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