London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Southampton vs University of Northampton vs Southampton Solent University vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 556 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
University of Southampton: wins 0/7 categories
University of Northampton: wins 0/7 categories
Southampton Solent University: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Southampton Business School: wins 3/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.40
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167 reviews
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Northampton, The United Kingdom
4.10
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24 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.20
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Entrepreneurship
4.70
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.47
4.43
4.43
4.00
4.44
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
Win
4.33
4.00
4.57
3.57
4.67
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.33
3.96
4.32
4.00
4.22
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
3.91
4.24
4.14
4.78
4.67
Student life
3.63
4.42
3.62
4.35
3.71
4.50
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.31
4.00
3.87
4.00
4.33
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.14
3.68
3.32
3.50
4.38
Win
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Inclusive community & vibrant campus life
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality courses and advanced facilities
  • +Well-organized programs and available technology
  • +Helpful staff and supportive learning environment
  • +Access to specialized equipment and resources
  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Diverse international environment and supportive faculty
  • +World-class resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Strong emphasis on innovation, industry connections, and inclusivity
  • +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.
  • -Lack of support and resources for students.
  • -Poor management and overwhelming academic expectations.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including lack of support.
  • -Rushed and confusing teaching leading to increased independent learning.
  • -Poor career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a persistent concern.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -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 university demonstrates strong performance in its facilities, earning a high rating. Student life is also well-regarded, reflecting positively on the overall student experience. While most areas score well, accommodation presents the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. The university generally scores favorably across professors, location, internationality, and value.

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.

With an overall strong performance, this university excels in its Location, earning a notable 4.57. Facilities also received high marks at 4.43. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation, which stands at 3.32, representing the lowest-rated aspect. Value also scored moderately at 3.87. Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all fall within a positive range.

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 university demonstrates exceptional strengths in Internationality, scoring a near-perfect 4.78, and also excels in Location with a 4.67 rating. Student Life also receives a high mark at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include Professors, with a rating of 4.22, and Facilities, which garnered a 4.44. Overall, the institution presents a positive picture with notable advantages in global reach and campus setting.

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 4.4/5 from 167 reviews, ~93% are positive, praising community, supportive staff, and excellent resources. A single negative review mentioned a lack of support.

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.

With ~74% positive reviews, students highlight excellent facilities, helpful staff, and good industry connections. A small amount of negative feedback (~5.6%) concerns limited career outcomes for some courses.

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.

University feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100% of reviews), with a 4.22/5 average. Students praise world-class resources, supportive faculty, global exposure, and personal development opportunities.

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%
38%
28%
43%
33%
67%
4★
44%
46%
46%
44%
29%
56%
33%
3★
19%
6%
8%
22%
14%
11%
0%
2★
2%
0%
4%
6%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
4%
0%
14%
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.

A good university.

I believe the uni is a great place for a range of different people. it caters for those who want to take on a large role at the university, and also to those who prefer to stay out of the limelight. the campuses are all nice and easy to navigate. there is alot of student support and all the lectures/ seminar tutors i have had on my English course so far have all offered lots of help to enhance learning.

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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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