London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Durham University - DUR vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs University of Salford vs University of Reading

Side-by-side comparison from 613 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
Durham University - DUR: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
University of Salford: wins 2/7 categories
University of Reading: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Mini MBA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
4.00
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117 reviews
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Best programme: Economics
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Salford, The United Kingdom
4.40
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81 reviews
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Best programme: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.30
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77 reviews
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Best programme: Law
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.94
4.00
4.47
4.30
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
3.88
3.57
4.66
4.49
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.08
4.00
4.46
4.19
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.92
4.14
4.36
4.38
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.02
3.71
4.37
Win
4.23
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.93
4.00
4.44
Win
4.21
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.71
3.50
3.91
4.03
Win
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +High-quality academics and passionate, supportive lecturers
  • +Strong sense of community and belonging through collegiate system and involvement opportunities
  • +Inspiring historical setting and inclusive student support
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Engaging professors and strong academic support
  • +Diverse course offerings and relevant hands-on learning
  • +Vibrant campus atmosphere and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Supportive community and engaging teaching
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers
  • +Opportunities for personal and academic growth
  • +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.
  • -Poor university management and treatment of staff and students.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Mediocre educational standards.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities.
  • -Unapproachable and unhelpful staff create a poor learning environment.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities hinder student experience.
  • -Lack of university support and student motivation is disappointing.
  • -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.

Examining university ratings reveals a generally positive performance. Professors and student life emerge as the strongest areas, both scoring above 4.0. Facilities and value also received commendable ratings, approaching the 4.0 mark. Accommodation, however, stands out as the weakest area, with a rating below 3.8. Internationality and location also present solid, though not top-tier, scores.

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 garners excellent scores in several key areas. Its location is a standout strength, achieving the highest rating. Professors, facilities, and value are also highly regarded, all scoring above 4.4. Student life and internationality present solid, positive feedback. The weakest area, with a rating of 3.9, is accommodation.

This university demonstrates a strong overall performance, particularly excelling in **Location** with a score of 4.49. **Internationality** also received a high rating at 4.38. The lowest-rated area is **Accomodation**, scoring 4.03, though it still remains a positive score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value all fall within a close and favorable 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.

With a 4.03/5 average rating from 117 reviews, ~74% highlight excellent academic quality, supportive staff, and a strong sense of community via the collegiate system. A small minority (~0.9%) reported poor university treatment.

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.

With a 4.43/5 average rating from 82 reviews, ~99% are positive, praising engaging classes, passionate and helpful professors, and a vibrant campus with opportunities. A single negative review found the education standard could be better.

With ~96% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.27/5, students praise supportive communities, knowledgeable lecturers, and engaging courses. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with lecturer approachability and teaching styles.

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%
33%
43%
52%
44%
67%
0%
4★
44%
38%
29%
42%
44%
33%
0%
3★
19%
28%
14%
6%
8%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
1%
3%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
14%
0%
1%
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.

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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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