London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Goldsmiths University of London - Gold vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Birkbeck University of London vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 428 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
Goldsmiths University of London - Gold: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 4/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
UK Trading Academy: wins 0/7 categories
London Training for Excellence: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Art and Design
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.23
4.30
4.18
4.56
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Location
4.78
4.23
4.73
4.59
4.78
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Professors
4.26
4.42
4.75
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4.50
4.67
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Internationality
4.80
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4.44
4.58
4.44
4.67
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Student life
3.63
4.07
4.40
Win
3.76
4.00
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Value
4.04
4.15
4.42
Win
4.09
4.00
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Accommodation
3.79
3.77
4.27
Win
4.19
3.22
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Intellectually stimulating and academically sound programmes
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable lecturers
  • +Interdisciplinary approach and encouragement of independent thought
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Well-organized courses and learning resources
  • +Personal and academic development
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Disorganized academic structure and persistent strikes disrupt learning.
  • -Uninspiring teaching and biased academic perspectives are prevalent.
  • -Inconsistent grading and a cliquey environment hinder student success.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -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.

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Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

Overall, this institution garners strong marks across several key areas. Internationality and Professors stand out with particularly high ratings, suggesting a robust global presence and an excellent teaching staff. Student Life also receives a favorable score. However, Accommodations appear to be the weakest area, indicating room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience. The university also scored well in Facilities, Location, and Value.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews across multiple aspects. The highest-rated areas are Professors (4.75) and Location (4.73), indicating significant strengths in these domains. Conversely, Facilities (4.3) and Accomodation (4.27) received the lowest scores, suggesting these might be areas for potential improvement. Student Life and Internationality also scored highly.

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 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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

~95.8% of reviews are positive, highlighting intellectually stimulating programmes, supportive and knowledgeable lecturers, and a focus on critical thinking and independent learning. A small amount of negative feedback mentions disorganized departments and lack of timely marking.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent teaching, supportive staff, and well-organized courses that improve language and academic skills. Minor scheduling changes were the only noted inconvenience.

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.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
40%
67%
43%
67%
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0%
4★
44%
38%
33%
40%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
19%
0%
17%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

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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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