London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs City St George’s, University of London - City vs ESCP Business School vs Kingston Business School vs Walbrook Institute London

Side-by-side comparison from 479 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
City St George’s, University of London - City: wins 0/7 categories
ESCP Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Kingston Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Walbrook Institute London: wins 0/7 categories
Stanmore School Of Business - SSB: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
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4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.36
4.09
4.25
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4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.08
4.33
4.00
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Not rated
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.23
4.11
4.25
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4.67
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Internationality
4.80
4.35
4.80
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.17
4.17
4.25
Win
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.04
4.13
4.39
Win
4.25
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.94
3.27
4.00
Win
Not rated
Not rated
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Excellent course content and knowledgeable staff
  • +Ideal city centre location with good transport links
  • +Strong employability support and internship opportunities
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Supportive & engaged faculty
  • +Academic growth & new learning opportunities
  • +Prestigious location & student support

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  • +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 academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unhelpful lectures lead to academic underperformance.
  • -The university prioritizes profit over student education and career preparation.
  • -The curriculum and research standards are weak, failing to prepare students for advanced studies or careers.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum often lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Inconvenient course scheduling and unclear academic policies.
  • -Insufficient and outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Lack of engagement from faculty and limited career support.

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  • -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

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 garners excellent marks, particularly in **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.35. Student Life and Professor quality also received strong ratings, exceeding 4.17 and 4.22 respectively. While Location and Value are also positive, the **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score at 3.94, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Across various aspects, this institution shows considerable strengths, particularly in **Internationality**, earning a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Value** also received very high marks. Student life and professors are rated positively, as are facilities. However, the lowest-rated category is **Accomodation**, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Across multiple aspects, the institution receives commendable feedback. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are particularly strong areas, all scoring 4.25. Location and Accommodation are rated well at 4, with Internationality also receiving a solid 4 rating. The university demonstrates a consistent level of quality throughout these evaluated areas.

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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%) 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 an average rating of 4.32/5, ~94% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable staff, good course content, and ideal city centre locations. ~2% of feedback expressed concerns about teaching quality and value.

Approximately 97.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, multicultural environments, and personal/professional growth. A single negative review mentioned the EMIB program should be updated.

All four reviews are positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.25/5. Students highlight supportive staff and professors, academic growth opportunities, and manageable workloads as key strengths.

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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%
43%
55%
25%
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0%
67%
4★
44%
49%
38%
75%
0%
0%
33%
3★
19%
6%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

Unlocking My Potential at City University London

My time at City University London was truly transformative. The university's vibrant community and diverse extracurricular activities allowed me to forge lifelong friendships and professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. I was impressed by the university's commitment to academic rigor, character development, and personal growth, which created an ideal environment for me to reach my full potential. The research-driven and industry-relevant curriculum provided me with a solid foundation in international business, while the dedicated faculty and staff offered invaluable guidance and support. I feel grateful for the well-rounded education and holistic experience that City University London offered, preparing me for success in my career and beyond.

Great international exposure

To me, studying at ESCP has been a really rewarding experience. The multicultural environment helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professors are very supportive and bring real-world insights into the classroom. I rlly liked the flexibility to study in different campuses across Europe. Although some admin processes can be slow, but overall I felt well-prepared for the job market.

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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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