London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of the Arts London - UAL vs University of East London - UEL vs Istituto Marangoni vs London School of Commerce - LSC

Side-by-side comparison from 508 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of the Arts London - UAL: wins 1/7 categories
University of East London - UEL: wins 0/7 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 2/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
London School of Planning and Management - LSPM: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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70 reviews
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Best programme: Art History
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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101 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Administration
4.60
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8 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.15
4.33
3.33
3.25
4.50
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
Win
3.81
4.39
4.67
4.75
4.75
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.06
4.25
4.33
3.25
4.63
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.16
4.26
4.67
3.50
4.63
Not rated
Student life
3.63
4.13
Win
3.88
3.67
3.75
3.88
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.76
4.14
4.33
Win
2.75
4.13
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.63
3.70
4.00
Win
2.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Valuable knowledge and practical skills development
  • +Supportive and friendly learning environment
  • +Extensive resources and networking opportunities
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive staff
  • +Practical, industry-relevant learning
  • +Diverse and modern learning environment
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable learning experiences
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth
  • +Exceptional chef instructors and curriculum quality.
  • +Strong emphasis on skill development and practical experience.
  • +Valuable international reputation and 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.
  • -Lack of adequate student support and unfair treatment of foreign students.
  • -Poor course structure with insufficient technical classes and irrelevant feedback.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and limited resources for the number of students.
  • -Lack of support from lecturers and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated and inaccessible facilities.
  • -Poor course relevance and unclear academic progression.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are significant problems.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Poor communication and administrative support.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework.

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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.

University ratings show a generally positive reception, with **Internationality** emerging as the strongest area with a score of 4.16. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also received high marks around 4.13-4.15. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the weakest point, rated at 3.63, followed by **Location** at 3.81. The university performs moderately well in **Professors** (4.06) and **Value** (3.76).

This institution receives its highest marks for **Location**, boasting a rating of 4.39. **Facilities** and **Internationality** are also strong points, with scores of 4.33 and 4.26 respectively. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Student Life** present the weakest areas, scoring 3.70 and 3.88. Ratings for **Professors** and **Value** are solid, falling around the 4.2 and 4.1 mark.

This institution shines particularly brightly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving excellent scores. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out as strong points. Conversely, the **Facilities** represent the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** fall in the mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement but also solid performance.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

Performance varies across key aspects of university life. Outstanding ratings were awarded for Location (4.75) and Professors (4.625), alongside strong marks for Internationality (4.625) and Facilities (4.5). Student Life (3.875) and Value (4.125) received good scores. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.

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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.

~97% of reviews are positive, praising great courses, faculty, resources, and a supportive environment. A small minority (~3%) noted issues with support and academic feedback.

With 102 reviews and an average rating of 4.27, ~83% of students had a positive experience, praising supportive lecturers, practical learning, and a diverse community. A small minority (~3%) cited issues with responsiveness and course relevance.

With a 3.67 average rating, positive feedback (~33%) highlights fashion business opportunities and inspiring teachers. No negative reviews were provided.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

All eight student reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.63/5. Students highly praise the knowledgeable instructors, quality curriculum, and enriching learning experience.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
33%
48%
33%
50%
63%
0%
4★
44%
51%
37%
0%
25%
38%
0%
3★
19%
13%
14%
67%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
3%
0%
0%
25%
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.

Cosmetic Science in UAL

I took a three months internship in UAL, London. I developed a project in the cosmetics area through my Erasmus Program. I'm just glad I took this opportunity because it was a lifetime experience. UAL is a great university and London College of Fashion is a great college. The course Cosmetic Science should be more recognised because it is really interesting.

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Educational content

I like a lot of it but I feel like the subject teaches us the same every time. There should be more diversity in our contents and make us work more in groups and do more exercises in class, in order words the classes should be more dynamic

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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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