London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Bath Academy vs Bath Spa University vs University of Bath vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 460 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
Bath Academy: wins 4/7 categories
Bath Spa University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Bath: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Norland College: wins 0/7 categories
University of Bath School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Bath, The United Kingdom
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
Bath, The United Kingdom
4.20
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33 reviews
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Best programme: Fine Art
Bath, The United Kingdom
4.50
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74 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Bath, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
5.00
Win
4.31
4.37
4.56
Not rated
4.52
Location
4.78
Win
4.00
4.26
4.38
4.78
Not rated
4.52
Professors
4.26
4.00
4.12
4.27
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.80
5.00
Win
3.91
4.42
4.67
Not rated
4.43
Student life
3.63
5.00
Win
4.03
4.24
4.00
Not rated
4.29
Value
4.04
5.00
Win
4.18
4.20
4.00
Not rated
4.05
Accommodation
3.78
4.00
3.44
4.26
Win
3.22
Not rated
4.10
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Modern and fast digital resources
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Pleasant study environment
  • +Supportive and caring faculty
  • +Welcoming and friendly community
  • +Inspiring and dedicated peers
  • +Beautiful city and campus setting
  • +Strong academics and supportive tutors
  • +Excellent employability and placement opportunities
  • +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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  • +Practical skills development & career support
  • +Safe and peaceful environment
  • +Diverse international student community
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 cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unclear expectations frustrate students.
  • -Poor quality of education and ineffective career services.
  • -Overreliance on unconditional offers to attract students.
  • -Poor lecturer engagement and lack of student support.
  • -Inadequate resources for exam preparation and general learning.
  • -Dismissive attitude from staff when students seek help.
  • -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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  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of support are prevalent.
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.

An overview of university ratings reveals exceptional strengths in several key areas. Facilities and Student Life both earned perfect scores, indicating outstanding resources and campus engagement. Internationality also received top marks, suggesting a globally diverse and welcoming environment. The university also performs well in Location and Accommodation, with both rated highly. While not as high as other categories, Professors still garnered a strong rating, reflecting a solid academic foundation. Overall, the university offers significant value, also scoring a perfect 5.

This institution garners positive feedback, particularly for its **Facilities** (4.31) and **Location** (4.26). **Value** (4.18) and **Professors** (4.12) also received favorable scores. **Student Life** (4.03) and **Internationality** (3.91) are rated competently. The **Accommodation** (3.44) category represents the lowest-rated aspect of the university experience according to these metrics.

This institution receives consistently positive feedback across key areas. Internationality stands out as the strongest category, followed closely by facilities and location. Student life, accommodation, and professor quality also score well, indicating a well-rounded experience. The value for money, while still good, is the lowest-rated aspect among the surveyed metrics.

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 university excels in its Facilities and Location, both scoring a high 4.52. Student Life and Internationality also receive favorable ratings at 4.29 and 4.43 respectively. While Professors and Accommodation are well-regarded with scores around 4, the Value aspect is the lowest rated at approximately 4.05, indicating room for improvement in this area.

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.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 4/5 rating. Students appreciate the new digital devices and friendly professors. Availability of seating at the cafe is a minor concern.

With an average rating of 4.21, ~82% of reviews are positive, praising friendly environments, caring lecturers, and supportive staff. A small portion, ~6%, mentions underfunding and limited career services.

University of Bath reviews show strong satisfaction, with ~98.6% positive feedback. Students praise the attractive city location, competitive courses, excellent teaching, and good sports facilities. A small percentage noted issues with lecturer support and engagement.

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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With an average rating of 4.43/5, ~90% of 21 reviews are positive. Students highlight practical skill development, career support, and a peaceful, safe environment conducive to holistic growth.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
0%
45%
51%
67%
0%
52%
4★
44%
100%
36%
46%
33%
0%
38%
3★
19%
0%
12%
1%
0%
0%
10%
2★
2%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
1%
0%
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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Awesome university.

The best thing about the university is that the system does not ask too much for outputs, which emphasizes learning and student self-discovery. As a business student, there is no better way of learning to think for oneself than when a student has time to venture out into the real world. Other universities, as far as people who informed me, still use exams and quizzes to gauge a student's ability. While these can be helpful academically, a student would have no time other than the aim of passing the modules. Bath Spa University does the opposite: it requires at least one or two maximum outputs per module in a given course (business administration, e.g.). The best thing this year is the weekend class option. I am only required to attend my classes once a week. This shows how the university is willing to provide flexibility to working or generally busy students. Regardless, besides being attentive to the student's learning and schedule needs, the university also does a great job at providing modules that are important. What I did not like so far is that we had no general finance modules. As a business student, learning about stocks and IPO is crucial and this was not covered in my BA program.

Science major

The Chemistry and Biology program at the University of Bath is exceptional for students who enjoy hands-on learning. Weekly lab sessions are a highlight, allowing us to apply theoretical concepts in a practical environment. The facilities are state-of-the-art, and the support from PhD demonstrators during lab sessions is invaluable. The interdisciplinary approach of combining chemistry with biology opens up diverse career paths in research, healthcare, and industry. The tutorials are small and interactive, fostering a supportive learning environment where complex topics are broken down effectively. However, the workload can be intense, especially during exam periods, requiring strong time management skills. The placement year is another major advantage, offering industry exposure that enhances career prospects.

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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