London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Bedfordshire Business School - UBBS vs Birkbeck University of London vs University of Salford

Side-by-side comparison from 486 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 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Bedfordshire Business School - UBBS: wins 1/7 categories
Birkbeck University of London: wins 0/7 categories
University of Salford: wins 2/7 categories
Coventry Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: BS Information Technology
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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35 reviews
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Best programme: BSc Psychology
Salford, The United Kingdom
4.40
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81 reviews
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Best programme: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Coventry, The United Kingdom
4.00
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25 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.17
4.18
4.47
4.08
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
3.57
4.50
4.59
4.66
4.76
4.78
Win
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.17
4.50
4.46
4.28
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.14
4.33
4.44
4.36
4.28
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.71
3.83
3.76
4.37
Win
3.92
4.00
Value
4.04
4.00
4.33
4.09
4.44
Win
4.08
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
3.50
4.33
Win
4.19
3.91
3.84
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Diverse assessment methods and flexible study options
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Flexible course structure and supportive faculty
  • +Clear communication and ample assignment time
  • +Opportunities for engagement and convenient location
  • +Supportive and caring staff communication
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Diverse and motivated student community
  • +Engaging professors and strong academic support
  • +Diverse course offerings and relevant hands-on learning
  • +Vibrant campus atmosphere and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Strong teaching & knowledgeable staff
  • +Excellent facilities & resources
  • +Diverse student body & campus life
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in courses are recurring issues.
  • -Insufficient social life and a judgmental environment are frequently mentioned complaints.
  • -Inconsistent grading, administrative inefficiencies, and inadequate student support services are significant concerns.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and poor management.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in curriculum.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Overcrowded and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support for students.
  • -Mediocre educational standards.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of support and guidance from tutors.
  • -University's poor response to crises and lack of student care.
  • -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.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), indicating a significant global presence and desirable setting. **Professors** are also highly rated (4.26). Areas with the lowest scores are **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accomodation** (3.79), suggesting potential room for improvement in these aspects of the student experience, while **Facilities** (4.04) and **Value** (4.04) fall into a mid-range performance.

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.

With a strong presence in several key areas, this university garners high marks for its **Location** (4.5) and **Accommodations**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all scoring 4.33. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received positive ratings around 4.17. The area receiving the lowest rating is **Student Life**, standing at 3.83.

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 garners excellent scores in several key areas. Its location is a standout strength, achieving the highest rating. Professors, facilities, and value are also highly regarded, all scoring above 4.4. Student life and internationality present solid, positive feedback. The weakest area, with a rating of 3.9, is accommodation.

This institution demonstrates a commendable overall performance. Location stands out as its strongest attribute, achieving a near-perfect score. Student life and accommodation are areas with room for improvement, receiving the lowest ratings. Other aspects like facilities, professors, internationality, and value are rated positively, indicating a well-rounded academic environment.

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~78% of reviews are positive, highlighting expert faculty, academic reputation, and community. A small ~3.4% of feedback is negative, citing concerns about teaching quality and careers services.

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.

Reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting faculty communication, assignment clarity, and flexible course structures. There are no negative reviews in this sample, with an average rating of 3.83/5.

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.

With a 4.43/5 average rating from 82 reviews, ~99% are positive, praising engaging classes, passionate and helpful professors, and a vibrant campus with opportunities. A single negative review found the education standard could be better.

With an average rating of 4.04/5, ~74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable staff, good facilities, and campus life. A small percentage (~4%) of negative feedback mentions a lack of opportunities and poor university response during COVID-19.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
33%
43%
52%
40%
67%
4★
44%
29%
17%
40%
42%
28%
33%
3★
19%
14%
50%
17%
6%
28%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
1%
4%
0%
1★
1%
14%
0%
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.

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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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