London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Durham University - DUR vs College of St Hild and St Bede vs ONCAMPUS Global vs University of West London

Side-by-side comparison from 510 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
Durham University - DUR: wins 0/7 categories
College of St Hild and St Bede: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 4/7 categories
University of West London: wins 0/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
4.00
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117 reviews
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Best programme: Economics
Durham, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: School of Health Sciences/Medicine
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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51 reviews
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Best programme: Artificial Intelligence
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
3.94
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.47
4.14
4.56
Location
4.78
3.88
Not rated
4.00
4.48
4.14
4.78
Win
Professors
4.26
4.08
Not rated
4.50
4.48
4.29
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
3.92
Not rated
4.00
4.49
4.71
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.02
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.25
4.14
4.00
Value
4.04
3.93
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.35
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
3.71
Not rated
4.50
Win
3.93
3.86
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +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

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  • +Great student life and personal development support
  • +Positive lecturer interaction and learning experiences
  • +Opportunities and a beautiful city for exploration
  • +Industry connections and career opportunities
  • +Engaging and relevant curriculum
  • +Supportive staff and positive campus environment
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees
  • +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.
  • -Poor university management and treatment of staff and students.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources impede learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum design fail to meet student needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is irrelevant or outdated.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.
  • -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.

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.

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This institution garners exceptional ratings, particularly excelling in **Facilities** with a perfect score of 5. Professors, student life, accommodation, and value are also highly regarded, all receiving 4.5. While internationality and location are rated well at 4, they represent the areas with the least room for improvement.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas, with exceptionally high marks for Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48). Facilities and Location also received very favorable scores. Student Life and Value are well-regarded, though Accomodation presents as the weakest area with a rating of 3.93.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

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.

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.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight great student life, the beautiful city, and excellent lecturer interaction, leading to personal development and ample opportunities.

With a 4.45/5 average rating from 51 reviews, ~88% of feedback is positive. Students frequently praise the great experiences, strong industry connections leading to job placements, relevant curriculum, and supportive staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

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%
33%
0%
50%
57%
57%
67%
4★
44%
38%
0%
50%
31%
29%
33%
3★
19%
28%
0%
0%
12%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

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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