London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Aberdeen vs Robert Gordon University - RGU vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 432 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 2/7 categories
University of Aberdeen: wins 3/7 categories
Robert Gordon University - RGU: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
University College Birmingham - UCB: wins 0/7 categories
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Aberdeen, The United Kingdom
4.60
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44 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Aberdeen, The United Kingdom
4.50
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34 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
4.40
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Aberdeen, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.43
4.53
4.00
4.56
Win
4.44
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
4.57
4.06
3.57
4.78
4.50
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.60
4.51
4.00
4.67
Win
4.44
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.70
4.51
4.14
4.67
4.63
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.49
Win
4.04
3.71
4.00
3.81
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.53
Win
4.44
4.00
4.00
4.25
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
4.19
Win
3.97
3.50
3.22
3.94
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive community & accessible academic help
  • +High-quality, engaging academic programs
  • +Vibrant campus life & diverse opportunities
  • +Experienced and supportive staff
  • +Practical projects and relevant industry knowledge
  • +Friendly and inclusive campus environment
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Practical, industry-focused courses
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable staff
  • +Diverse and inclusive 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.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of accessible resources and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unhelpful staff cause frustration.
  • -Lack of career support and irrelevant coursework hinder future prospects.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -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.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant curriculum.

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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.

Performance metrics indicate a consistently strong showing for the institution. Outstanding marks were achieved in Internationality (4.7) and Professors (4.59), reflecting excellent global engagement and faculty quality. Location also received a high rating. The weakest area identified was Accomodation, scoring 4.19, though still generally positive. Overall, the university demonstrates a high level of satisfaction across various aspects.

This institution garners excellent feedback in several key areas. Facilities and Internationality stand out with the highest scores. Professors and Value also receive strong ratings. Student Life and Location are well-regarded, though not as high as the leading categories. Accomodation received the lowest, yet still respectable, score.

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 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.

Considerable strengths are evident in the university's **Internationality**, scoring a high 4.625, closely followed by its **Location** at 4.5. Ratings for **Facilities** and **Professors** are also robust, both at 4.4375. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest score, registering at 3.8125, with **Accomodation** also receiving a comparatively lower rating of 3.9375. **Value** sits comfortably in the mid-range at 4.25.

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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 4.64 average rating from 44 reviews, ~95% of feedback is positive. Students praise the supportive environment, engaging courses, and helpful faculty. Some noted limited campus facilities during peak times.

With a high average rating of 4.49/5, approximately 91% of 35 reviews are positive. Students frequently praise supportive and experienced staff, engaging courses, and helpful facilities. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

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.

Nearly all (approx. 100%) reviews are highly positive, with students praising practical courses, supportive lecturers, and a diverse, inclusive environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
68%
59%
43%
67%
63%
0%
4★
44%
27%
35%
29%
33%
31%
0%
3★
19%
5%
9%
14%
0%
13%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
14%
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.

Academic Life

The University of Aberdeen is a unique learning environment for students interested in want to deepen their knowledge. The lecturers in Aberdeen a really business-like. As a student who has been in the University since 2020, I can confirm that students get value for their tuition through the sacrifices of the lecturers and the academic environment.

General Academic review

My experience as Robert Gordon was quite stress free and insightful.I received lots of coaching and mentorship from Lecturers and senior colleagues ,all the materials I needed to make a headway were available to me ,my lecturers were very friendly and open to any form of guidance and academic assistance needed at any point in time.I am really grateful for my choice of school and all the support I received from Robert Gordon.

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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.

New university

I am an international student who came from nepal to get education here. I have met new people and new friends. The teachers have been very helpful and are always teaching me new stuff. The university here i very nice and there is always new stuff to learn

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