London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Bristol vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Swansea University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 523 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.70)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Bristol: wins 1/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 2/7 categories
Swansea University: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Bristol, The United Kingdom
4.30
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94 reviews
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Best programme: Law
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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12 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Swansea, The United Kingdom
4.40
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Carmarthen, The United Kingdom
4.30
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17 reviews
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Best programme: International Hotel Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.34
4.30
4.34
4.00
4.32
4.40
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.69
4.73
4.37
3.57
4.58
4.70
Professors
4.26
4.38
4.75
Win
4.44
4.00
4.52
4.60
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.34
4.58
4.42
4.14
4.39
4.60
Student life
3.63
4.53
Win
4.40
4.28
3.71
4.18
3.90
Value
4.04
4.10
4.42
4.52
Win
4.00
4.38
3.90
Accommodation
3.79
3.88
4.27
Win
3.81
3.50
4.10
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Friendly people, ease of meeting requirements, and abundant club activities.
  • +Conducive learning environment, excellent staff/supervisor relationships, and accessible information.
  • +Great facilities, engaging studies, and diverse program offerings.
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Well-organized courses and learning resources
  • +Personal and academic development
  • +Supportive, approachable faculty and academic staff
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and application of knowledge
  • +Accessible resources and support networks
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Supportive teaching and individual attention
  • +Practical and applied learning opportunities
  • +Friendly and supportive environment
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Poor student support services and ineffective handling of issues.
  • -Fragmented campus and lack of community contribute to isolation.
  • -Unengaging and unchallenging curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Safety concerns and crime.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Primarily online delivery and poor career support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

A notable performance is observed across several aspects, with Location and Student Life receiving particularly high marks. Professors and Internationality also scored well, indicating robust academic and global engagement. Facilities and Value present a solid middle ground. The weakest area, however, is Accomodation, suggesting this is an aspect that could benefit from improvement to align with the university's otherwise strong offerings.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews across multiple aspects. The highest-rated areas are Professors (4.75) and Location (4.73), indicating significant strengths in these domains. Conversely, Facilities (4.3) and Accomodation (4.27) received the lowest scores, suggesting these might be areas for potential improvement. Student Life and Internationality also scored highly.

This institution garners impressive scores across multiple aspects, with particularly strong showings in **Value** (4.52) and **Professors** (4.44), as well as a notable rating for **Internationality** (4.42). Conversely, **Accomodation** presents a relative weakness, scoring 3.81. Other areas like Facilities, Location, and Student Life also received solid, positive feedback, generally exceeding the 4.2 mark.

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 commendations across several key areas. Notably, **Location** and **Professors** stand out with the highest scores. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** received slightly lower, though still respectable, ratings, representing the weakest aspects of the assessment. The university demonstrates a good balance with solid marks in Facilities, Internationality, and Value.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

With a 4.26 average rating from 94 reviews, ~98% of feedback is positive. Students praise friendly people, accessible information, engaging studies, and excellent facilities. A small ~2% of reviews mention concerns about university services and campus configuration.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), highlighting excellent teaching, supportive staff, and well-organized courses that improve language and academic skills. Minor scheduling changes were the only noted inconvenience.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~98%), highlighting engaging teaching, practical modules, and supportive staff. A small percentage of negative feedback noted safety concerns on campus.

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.

University reviews are largely positive, with ~74% rating it 4-5 stars and an average of 4.29/5. Students praise supportive teaching and practical learning, while a small minority expressed disappointment with online learning and career support.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
35%
67%
47%
43%
65%
60%
4★
44%
57%
33%
49%
29%
6%
40%
3★
19%
5%
0%
2%
14%
24%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
2%
0%
6%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
14%
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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very good

Currently having a great time at Swansea. Currently studying history and can say that the lecturers for the most part are very helpful. I do feel the choice is relatively Eurocentric but still good. Good nightlife too.

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a good university for students who want strong teaching, smaller classes, and a supportive environment, especially in creative or applied subjects. However, it may not be the best choice if you are looking for high global prestige, major research opportunities, or a big city student experience.

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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