London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Southampton vs Southampton Solent University vs University of Greenwich - UoG vs Kingston University - KU

Side-by-side comparison from 666 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
University of Southampton: wins 1/7 categories
Southampton Solent University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Greenwich - UoG: wins 1/7 categories
Kingston University - KU: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Southampton Business School: wins 3/7 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
Southampton, The United Kingdom
3.90
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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64 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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79 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
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
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.47
Win
4.43
4.25
4.15
4.00
4.44
Location
4.78
Win
4.33
4.57
4.52
4.07
3.57
4.67
Professors
4.26
4.33
4.32
4.34
Win
4.10
4.00
4.22
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
4.24
4.56
4.30
4.14
4.78
Student life
3.63
4.42
4.35
4.25
3.91
3.71
4.50
Win
Value
4.04
4.31
3.87
4.23
4.07
4.00
4.33
Win
Accommodation
3.78
4.14
3.32
3.82
3.62
3.50
4.38
Win
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
  • +Supportive and helpful teaching staff
  • +Excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Welcoming and vibrant campus community
  • +Practical learning and real-world exposure
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers, practical and relevant course content
  • +Inclusive campus environment with many opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Strong support systems and useful resources for students
  • +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
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.
  • -Poor career prospects and job outcomes after graduation.
  • -Poor organization and lecturer availability are significant problems.
  • -Disruptions from strikes negatively impacted the learning experience.
  • -The value for money is perceived as poor.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts studies.
  • -Disorganized student union and indifferent faculty are recurring problems.
  • -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.
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.

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.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Internationality** and **Location** emerging as its strongest attributes, both receiving ratings above 4.5. **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are consistently strong, generally falling within the 4.2 to 4.3 range, indicating a well-rounded experience.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with Internationality standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, Location, and Value also received favorable scores. Student Life and Accomodation are areas where improvements could be beneficial, as they received the lowest ratings in the survey.

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.

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.

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.

With a 4.42 average rating from 64 reviews, ~87% of feedback is positive, highlighting supportive faculty, a vibrant community, and a beautiful campus. A small amount of negative feedback (~1.6%) noted organizational issues and lecturer inconsistency.

Kingston University receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~81% of 80 reviews being 4-5 stars and an average rating of 4.19/5. Key strengths include knowledgeable lecturers, practical course content, and a supportive environment, though a small percentage (~2.5%) noted poor management and lack of resources.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
47%
28%
56%
41%
43%
33%
4★
44%
46%
44%
31%
42%
29%
56%
3★
19%
6%
22%
11%
16%
14%
11%
2★
2%
0%
6%
2%
3%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
14%
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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Human Geography

The course and it's syllabus can be super interesting and fun but most of the lecturers are trash. They show no enthusiasm to teach and deliver lectures as if they were eulogies. Which is a shame, I feel the only thing holding back KU is the lack of enthusiasm.

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