London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Goldsmiths University of London - Gold vs Kingston Business School vs Brunel Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 397 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Global Banking School (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/6 categories
Goldsmiths University of London - Gold: wins 0/6 categories
Kingston Business School: wins 1/6 categories
Brunel Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/6 categories
London Training for Excellence: wins 0/6 categories
Global Banking School: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Art and Design
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Birmingham, The United Kingdom
5.00
Top
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Tourism Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.21
4.25
3.85
4.56
Win
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.78
Win
4.21
4.00
3.25
4.78
Not rated
4.00
Professors
4.26
4.43
4.25
4.29
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.45
4.00
4.14
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.07
4.25
Win
4.08
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.04
4.13
4.25
4.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.76
4.00
3.79
3.22
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Engaging, interactive classes and approachable, supportive lecturers
  • +Opportunities for creative expression and independent thought
  • +Strong career preparation and transferable skills development
  • +Supportive & engaged faculty
  • +Academic growth & new learning opportunities
  • +Prestigious location & student support
  • +Applied learning and relevant coursework
  • +Strong employability and career support
  • +Flexible schedules and learning resources
  • +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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  • +Diverse teaching styles from various tutors
  • +Flexibility and adaptability fostered by module changes
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.
  • -Disorganized administration and frequent strikes disrupt learning.
  • -Uninspired teaching methods and biased perspectives limit academic growth.
  • -Unfair grading practices hinder academic achievement.
  • -Inconvenient course scheduling and unclear academic policies.
  • -Insufficient and outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Lack of engagement from faculty and limited career support.
  • -Unclear communication and bureaucratic processes.
  • -Lack of modern resources and support.
  • -Outdated facilities and infrastructure.
  • -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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  • -Inefficient administrative and communication processes.
  • -Poorly maintained and outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant teaching.
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 university receives commendations across several key areas, with **Internationality** standing out as the strongest, followed closely by **Professors**. **Facilities** and **Location** also score well. The university's **Value** proposition is solid, while **Student Life** shows a respectable rating. The **Accomodation** category, however, presents the weakest area in the assessment.

Across multiple aspects, the institution receives commendable feedback. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are particularly strong areas, all scoring 4.25. Location and Accommodation are rated well at 4, with Internationality also receiving a solid 4 rating. The university demonstrates a consistent level of quality throughout these evaluated areas.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its faculty, with professors receiving a high rating of 4.29. Student life also scores well at 4.08, alongside a strong internationality rating of 4.14. Value for money is rated at a solid 4.0. Conversely, location appears to be the least favored aspect, scoring 3.25. Facilities are moderately rated at 3.85, and accommodation also receives a respectable 3.79.

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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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its teaching staff and international student experience, both receiving top marks. Its facilities, location, student life, and accommodation are also highly regarded, all scoring a solid four out of five. While value for money is also rated at a perfect five, the professors and internationality stand out as the university's most impressive attributes.

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 4.11/5, approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting well-structured programs, knowledgeable and approachable lecturers, and a supportive campus environment. A small amount of negative feedback mentions disorganization and occasional strikes.

All four reviews are positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.25/5. Students highlight supportive staff and professors, academic growth opportunities, and manageable workloads as key strengths.

With an average rating of 4.64/5 from 14 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise applied learning, employability skills, and support for international students. There are no negative reviews.

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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The single review is highly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. This suggests overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 0% negative sentiment. The reviewer appreciated the flexibility offered by having different tutors per module.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
38%
25%
71%
67%
0%
100%
4★
44%
38%
75%
21%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
19%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
4%
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.

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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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