London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Edinburgh Napier University vs University of York vs University of Central Lancashire - UCLAN vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 499 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
Edinburgh Napier University: wins 0/7 categories
University of York: wins 2/7 categories
University of Central Lancashire - UCLAN: wins 1/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
E-Courses4You: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Edinburgh, The United Kingdom
4.10
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47 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
York, The United Kingdom
4.30
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68 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: History
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
4.70
Top
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.31
4.35
4.47
4.00
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
4.18
4.46
4.31
3.57
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.18
4.25
4.07
4.00
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.15
4.10
4.25
4.14
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.18
4.34
Win
4.14
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
4.03
4.04
4.08
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.67
4.01
Win
3.91
3.50
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Industry-focused curriculum with practical skills
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Well-structured programs and learning environment
  • +Supportive and engaging teaching from knowledgeable instructors
  • +Welcoming community and vibrant campus life
  • +Engaging and well-structured academic programmes
  • +Practical learning and early industry exposure
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +Well-structured, relevant curriculum
  • +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

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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.
  • -Unapproachable and neglectful lecturers.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Poor organization and management issues
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff
  • -Subpar course quality and delivery
  • -Inadequate support for disabled students and unclear communication from staff.
  • -Poor organization and perceived misallocation of university funds.
  • -Outdated facilities and unhelpful administrative processes.
  • -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.

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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.

This institution achieves strong scores in several key areas, notably in **Facilities**, which stands out with the highest rating. Student life and location also received commendations, alongside professors and internationality, all scoring above 4.0. The weakest area highlighted is **Accommodation**, receiving the lowest rating among the surveyed categories. Overall, the university presents a generally positive picture, with room for improvement in its housing provisions.

This institution receives excellent marks, with **Location** standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.46. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also strong contributors, both scoring above 4.3. The **weakest areas** are **Accomodation**, **Value**, and **Internationality**, which all hover around the 4.0 mark, indicating room for improvement in these specific domains.

This university demonstrates a strong performance in its **facilities**, earning a high rating. Conversely, **accommodation** received the lowest score among the surveyed categories. Other well-regarded aspects include location and internationality, while professors, student life, and value fall within a solid, 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.

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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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.

~98% of 47 reviews are positive, highlighting supportive lecturers, practical and career-focused courses, and a well-structured learning environment. One negative review mentioned unapproachable lecturers.

The University of York receives largely positive feedback (~97%) from ~68 reviews, with an average rating of 4.28/5. Students praise engaging courses, knowledgeable instructors, and welcoming campus life. A small percentage of negative reviews cite disorganization and poor staff responsiveness.

Nearly all reviews (approximately 95.6%) are positive, highlighting well-structured courses, helpful lecturers, and practical learning experiences. A small percentage (~4.4%) mention issues with support for disabled students and organizational problems.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
32%
44%
43%
43%
67%
0%
4★
44%
55%
44%
46%
29%
33%
0%
3★
19%
11%
9%
7%
14%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
1%
0%
14%
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.

Undergraduate Law

This university is welcoming and continually helpful by staff and pupils. I would recommend this university to new students. The law degree I am currently studying is exactly what I expected and is also very enjoyable.

Law LLB

York Law School offers a very unique course which contrasts that to every in the country. The experience I have gathered from having interviews and negotiations as an active part of my course is particularly notable. Moreover, the study space is new and well-furnished. It is comfortable and perfect for get togethers with other students.

Hands-on practicals

The school is competitive and you have to be pretty well up on the basics of the subject as the course is fast-paced and has no time for slow coaches. Good layout for both disability and wheelchair users, clean and up to date technology, providing lots of pastoral activities, student union and support excellent.

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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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