London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Sheffield vs London Metropolitan University vs University of Northampton vs University of East London - UEL

Side-by-side comparison from 656 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
University of Sheffield: wins 3/7 categories
London Metropolitan University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Northampton: wins 0/7 categories
University of East London - UEL: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Sheffield, The United Kingdom
4.30
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146 reviews
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Best programme: Journalism
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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44 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Northampton, The United Kingdom
4.10
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24 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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102 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.40
4.06
4.43
4.34
4.00
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
4.47
4.51
4.00
4.39
3.57
4.78
Win
Professors
4.26
4.27
4.33
3.96
4.26
4.00
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.48
4.51
3.91
4.26
4.14
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.56
Win
3.92
3.62
3.89
3.71
4.00
Value
4.04
4.24
Win
4.05
4.00
4.15
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
4.12
Win
3.43
3.68
3.70
3.50
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Supportive and approachable staff offering quick feedback and help
  • +Engaging courses and practical, relevant projects for real-world skills
  • +Vibrant student life with diverse clubs, societies, and a welcoming community
  • +Supportive and accessible faculty and staff
  • +Diverse and multicultural environment
  • +Career-focused and practical learning opportunities
  • +Well-organized programs and available technology
  • +Helpful staff and supportive learning environment
  • +Access to specialized equipment and resources
  • +Practical, industry-relevant learning and skill development
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable staff
  • +Diverse and engaging student community and 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
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.
  • -Limited module availability and inconsistent teaching quality.
  • -Significant disruption due to frequent and prolonged staff strikes.
  • -Lack of support for student mental health and learning disabilities.
  • -Unprofessional teaching and poorly structured courses.
  • -Inadequate facilities and lack of support from the program office.
  • -Insufficient preparation for the real working world.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including lack of support.
  • -Rushed and confusing teaching leading to increased independent learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and unresponsiveness from staff.
  • -Course relevance and teaching methods that are not well-suited to students' backgrounds.
  • -Lack of accessibility and outdated facilities.
  • -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.
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.

This university presents a compelling profile with particularly strong performance in **Student Life** (4.56) and **Internationality** (4.48). The **Location** (4.47) and **Facilities** (4.40) also receive high marks. Conversely, **Accomodation** (4.12) emerges as the area with the lowest rating, while **Professors** (4.27) and **Value** (4.24) are rated moderately well.

This institution receives outstanding marks for its **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.5. **Professors** are also highly regarded, with a rating of over 4.3. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest-rated aspect, falling below 3.5. Other categories like Facilities, Student Life, and Value are rated moderately well, generally ranging from approximately 3.9 to 4.1.

Across several key metrics, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Facilities**, achieving a high score of 4.43, and offers good **Value** at 4.0. Areas receiving slightly lower scores, indicating potential for improvement, include **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.68). **Professors** and **Internationality** also score well, around 3.9, with **Location** rated a solid 4.0.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas. Location and Facilities are particularly well-regarded, both scoring above 4.3. Professors and Internationality also receive positive marks, indicating strengths in academic quality and global outlook. Student Life and Accomodation represent areas for potential improvement, with lower scores compared to other categories. The university also offers good Value, reflecting positively on the overall experience.

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.

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.

Over 97% of reviews are positive, praising strong academics, supportive staff, and a welcoming environment. A small percentage noted concerns with module availability and teaching consistency.

Approximately 93% of reviews are positive, highlighting diverse courses, supportive mentors, and welcoming staff. A small percentage of feedback (~7%) mentions issues with course structure and facilities.

Most reviews are positive (~92%), highlighting excellent modules, organised programmes, updated facilities, and friendly colleagues. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentioned course quality decline due to online learning and lack of support.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical skills, supportive learning, and a diverse environment. Very limited negative feedback (~3%) mentions challenges with lecturer responsiveness and course relevance.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
47%
48%
38%
48%
43%
67%
4★
44%
38%
36%
46%
36%
29%
33%
3★
19%
14%
9%
8%
14%
14%
0%
2★
2%
2%
5%
4%
3%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
2%
4%
0%
14%
0%
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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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The best thing about Sheffield is it is easy to adjust to. When I moved to Sheffield for the first time, I was extremely nervous and worried, but the university offered me much support to help me adjust. On the study, students may have a meeting with our tutor weekly to discuss study progress. I can express any ideas and gain recognition from tutors. If I need some help, I would send emails to my tutor and get replies quickly. Importantly, each tutor would give me feedback after submitting assignments. Furthermore, there are plenty of job opportunities including placements, part-time jobs and internships. You could gain helps and guidance from career advisers, containing profile building and interview performance support. Besides, graduates can also enjoy many services for up to 3 years, such as library admission and job centre support. Sometimes I felt stressed when several assignments were arranged tightly, but eventually, I handled them well and got a great grade. Otherwise, I hope the university can offer more scholarship places to students. In terms of student life, my first impression of Sheffield is cheap in price and convenient for living, compared with most cities in the UK. Students are satisfied with life here. There are many restaurants from different countries, so students can eat food from their own country when they feel homesick. In particular, we could enjoy our meals in the canteens with different styles or cafes on campus. In my mind, our university pays attention to education rather than merely focusing on grades. For example, the student union offers many activities to students, like a day trip, and classes with hobby development. Students are happy to study at the University of Sheffield. In my opinion, our university is very international. Internationalism is put into the heart of everything at Sheffield. The University of Sheffield is engaged in numerous research projects with international impact and has successful research partnerships with leading universities around the world. Besides, we are able to make many friends from different backgrounds. Through my MA study at the University of Sheffield, I have learned a great deal of valuable knowledge and skills. I reach my full potential, understand what my strengths are, and have a clear career framework. All of these cannot separate from the school. I really recommend our university to others.

International experience

LondonMet is a great place to have an international experience for foreign students @ different levels. Whether you may search for an affordable and certified executive studies or you may search for a multicultural experience meeting people from all over the world. I personally, find it a great option for a post graduate level of studies.

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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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