London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Queen's University Belfast - QUB vs Ulster University vs Newcastle University Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 453 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: BrainStation (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Queen's University Belfast - QUB: wins 0/7 categories
Ulster University: wins 0/7 categories
Newcastle University Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
BrainStation: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.20
Read more reviews
59 reviews
×
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Belfast, The United Kingdom
4.40
Read more reviews
38 reviews
×
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Newcastle, The United Kingdom
4.40
Read more reviews
17 reviews
×
Best programme: Digital Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
Top
Read more reviews
1 reviews
×
Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.37
4.10
4.47
4.56
5.00
Win
Location
4.78
3.57
4.27
4.12
4.53
4.78
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.35
4.37
4.24
4.67
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.80
4.14
4.14
4.12
4.47
4.67
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
3.71
4.31
3.97
4.53
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
4.00
4.21
4.26
4.18
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.50
4.19
3.66
4.12
3.22
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Valuable real-world experience opportunities
  • +Convenient location and modern facilities
  • +Supportive and engaging lecturers
  • +Industry-focused and practical learning
  • +Strong academic programs with real-world application
  • +Passionate and supportive professors
  • +Practical skill development and well-structured curriculum
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Digital marketing knowledge for career advancement
  • +Improved understanding of customer journey and collaboration
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.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Outdated curriculum and insufficient practical preparation for the workforce.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and support from staff is common.
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities & poor technology
  • -Lack of career support & guidance
  • -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 source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
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 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.

Across multiple categories, this institution garners favorable reviews. Facilities emerge as a standout area, closely followed by professors and student life, all receiving scores above 4.3. Accommodation and internationality represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still rated positively, with value also falling within the mid-4 range.

Reviewing university metrics reveals a generally positive assessment. The institution excels in **Professor quality**, boasting a 4.37 rating, and also scores highly for **Value** at 4.26. Areas like **Student Life** (3.97) and **Accommodations** (3.66) represent the lower end of the spectrum, though still within a respectable range. Other aspects such as Facilities, Location, and Internationality all fall around the 4.1 mark.

This university garners strong marks across multiple facets. Its strongest areas are Location and Student Life, both scoring an impressive 4.53. Facilities and Internationality also perform very well, each at 4.47. On the other hand, Accomodation and Value received slightly lower, though still solid, scores of 4.12 and 4.18 respectively. Professors are rated highly at 4.24, rounding out 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.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution has received outstanding ratings. Every aspect, from its facilities and professors to student life and accommodation, scored a perfect five. The university also excels in its location and internationality. Notably, the value proposition is exceptionally strong, reflecting a consistently high level of quality across the board with no discernible weaknesses.

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.

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.

Most reviews (approximately 98.3%) are positive, highlighting well-structured modules, approachable lecturers, and a welcoming campus environment. A small percentage of feedback noted outdated course content.

~97% of reviews are positive, praising the great location, supportive lecturers, and industry-focused courses. Only ~3% of feedback mentioned issues with campus management.

Most reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.35/5. Students praise academic excellence, real-world application, passionate professors, and well-structured, practical programs. No negative feedback was reported.

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 one review, the average rating is 5/5, indicating highly positive sentiment. The reviewer found the course beneficial for professional development and collaboration in marketing.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
43%
34%
55%
47%
67%
100%
4★
44%
29%
51%
32%
41%
33%
0%
3★
19%
14%
14%
11%
12%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
0%
3%
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.

Nothing to show

Exploring Cloud Computing: A Game-Changer

The Cloud Computing module was one of the highlights of my course at Queen’s. It covered the fundamentals of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud in detail. The best part was the group project where we designed and deployed our own cloud-based application. The hands-on experience was invaluable, and the support from the faculty was excellent. I would highly recommend this module to anyone interested in this field.

Nothing to show

A Future with more cheers!

Reading about the school, I was impressed by the attention they claim to give the students, their ranking amongst top universities and the business school facilitators plus the partnering bodies. I was also intrigued by the data lab and how their research are always towards the betterment of society and humanity. I was not shocked to resume school and see all these, first hand; I am proud to be part of NUBS story! The classrooms are standard and environmentally friendly, the campus is aesthetically beautiful and has a story to tell. The reception is almost like a friendly work station and I love how my desk replicates an office setting making me feel at home and not like a child resuming school. I resumed late and had my supervisors and students helping me catch up with a friendly team that I could reach out to without fear or remorse. It sure is a great place to school and work.

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.

Nothing to show

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close