London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Aberystwyth University - ABER vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Huddersfield vs Brunel 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: Distance Learning Centre (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 1/7 categories
Aberystwyth University - ABER: wins 3/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Huddersfield: wins 0/7 categories
Brunel Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Distance Learning Centre: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
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
Huddersfield, The United Kingdom
4.30
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60 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Marketing
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
Huddersfield, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.42
4.00
4.26
3.85
4.56
Win
1.00
Location
4.78
Win
4.30
3.57
4.01
3.25
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.45
4.00
4.26
4.29
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.35
4.14
4.28
4.14
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.25
Win
3.71
3.96
4.08
4.00
2.00
Value
4.04
4.20
Win
4.00
4.18
4.00
4.00
3.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.26
Win
3.50
3.96
3.79
3.22
2.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +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.
  • +Knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive tutors
  • +Excellent facilities and industry-level equipment
  • +Strong student support and campus amenities
  • +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
  • +Reliable online learning with relevant, straightforward assets
  • +Flexible pace and scheduling for busy individuals
  • +Well-organized tutors
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
  • -Perceived unfair treatment of international students
  • -Negative impact on future career prospects
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and lack of individual attention.
  • -Poorly maintained facilities and outdated equipment.
  • -Ineffective and unsupportive administrative and management.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as uninspired and lacking in practical application.
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 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.

This university receives consistently positive ratings, particularly excelling in **Internationality** with a score of 4.28. **Professors** (4.26) and **Facilities** (4.26) also perform very strongly. The **Value** proposition is also well-regarded at 4.18. Areas receiving slightly lower, though still respectable, scores include **Student Life** (3.96) and **Accomodation** (3.96).

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.

This institution excels notably in the quality of its professors and its international student environment, both receiving perfect scores. Conversely, its weakest areas lie in its location and facilities, with ratings of 0 and 1 respectively. Student life and accommodation are rated moderately, while value for money sits in the middle.

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.

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 an average rating of 4.33/5 from 60 reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~93%). Students highlight knowledgeable tutors, good course support, and helpful university staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

With a 5/5 average rating, the single review is highly positive. It praises the platform for reliable online learning, well-organized tutors, and relevant assets, suiting busy schedules.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
55%
43%
45%
71%
67%
100%
4★
44%
40%
29%
43%
21%
33%
0%
3★
19%
0%
14%
12%
7%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
5%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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.

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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Semester 1 Review at UoH

I just started Semester 2 at University of Huddersfield and I’m a student currently studying Applied Psychology on a 4 year course. I think most of the lecturers here are really kind and explain concepts very well. The pacing of assignments or tests is also good as there’s always plenty of time to meet deadlines. The student support team is also really great, as well as other amenities that are available on campus to support the students. We are also assigned a personal tutor with whom we can communicate about any issues. Overall, my experience so far at the University is basically perfect, lots of opportunities to meet new people as well which is fun.

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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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