London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Greenwich - UoG vs Birkbeck University of London vs Royal Docks Business School vs Skills Union

Side-by-side comparison from 422 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Greenwich - UoG (4.40)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Greenwich - UoG: wins 3/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 2/7 categories
Royal Docks Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Skills Union: wins 0/7 categories
London Business Training and Consulting: wins 0/7 categories
London Financial Studies: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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Best programme: Computer Science
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
3.00
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.25
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4.18
3.00
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Location
4.78
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4.52
4.59
4.00
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Professors
4.26
4.34
4.50
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3.00
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Internationality
4.80
Win
4.56
4.44
4.00
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Student life
3.63
4.25
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3.76
3.00
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Value
4.04
4.23
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4.09
2.00
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Accommodation
3.78
3.82
4.19
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1.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Welcoming and vibrant campus community
  • +Practical learning and real-world exposure
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community

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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.
  • -Poor organization and lecturer availability are significant problems.
  • -Disruptions from strikes negatively impacted the learning experience.
  • -The value for money is perceived as poor.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.

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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.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Internationality** and **Location** emerging as its strongest attributes, both receiving ratings above 4.5. **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are consistently strong, generally falling within the 4.2 to 4.3 range, indicating a well-rounded experience.

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.

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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 4.42 average rating from 64 reviews, ~87% of feedback is positive, highlighting supportive faculty, a vibrant community, and a beautiful campus. A small amount of negative feedback (~1.6%) noted organizational issues and lecturer inconsistency.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
56%
43%
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4★
44%
31%
40%
0%
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3★
19%
11%
17%
100%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
0%
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1★
1%
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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