London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Westminster vs London Business School - LBS vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs London School of Design & Marketing - LSDM

Side-by-side comparison from 498 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: London Business School - LBS (4.80)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Westminster: wins 0/7 categories
London Business School - LBS: wins 5/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
London School of Design & Marketing - LSDM: wins 1/7 categories
Media Training: wins 0/7 categories
University of London: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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104 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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46 reviews
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Best programme: Finance
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Law LLB
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.10
4.76
Win
4.56
Not rated
Not rated
4.30
Location
4.78
4.37
4.89
Win
4.78
Not rated
Not rated
4.36
Professors
4.26
4.17
4.65
4.67
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.31
Internationality
4.80
4.29
4.96
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.38
Student life
3.63
3.85
4.83
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Value
4.04
4.07
4.72
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
4.56
Accommodation
3.78
3.64
3.87
Win
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
3.75
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Vibrant, diverse, and engaging campus environment
  • +Practical and career-focused academic programs
  • +Practical, career-focused learning and skill development
  • +Highly international community of bright and supportive peers
  • +Exceptional faculty and an inspiring, ambitious environment
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Engaging and effective learning platforms
  • +Up-to-date and high-quality course content
  • +Practical application through simulators

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  • +Strong academic resources and LSE curriculum
  • +Effective administration and flexible learning environment
  • +Cooperative professors and engaging teaching methods
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 lack of lecturer engagement.
  • -Ineffective communication regarding coursework and feedback.
  • -Disappointing course structure and administrative issues.
  • -Excessive workload and insufficient support contribute to student stress.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and administrative inefficiencies create frustration.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative & management issues disrupt student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of support and guidance leaves students feeling unsupported.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of communication and transparency causes frustration.
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 demonstrates strong performance in its Location (4.37) and Internationality (4.29), indicating a well-situated campus with a global outlook. While Facilities (4.09), Professors (4.17), and Value (4.07) also receive positive marks, Student Life (3.85) and Accomodation (3.64) represent areas where scores are comparatively lower.

Outstanding marks highlight the university's strengths, particularly in **Internationality (4.96)**, **Location (4.89)**, and **Student Life (4.83)**. Facilities and Value also received high scores. Conversely, **Accomodation (3.87)** emerges as the weakest area, suggesting room for improvement in this specific aspect of the student experience. Professors also scored well at 4.65.

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.

Exceptional internationality marks this institution's highest score. Professors also receive strong commendation, indicating a positive academic experience. Conversely, the university significantly underperforms in facilities, location, student life, and accommodation, suggesting these areas require substantial improvement. Value for money is rated positively, reflecting a good return for students despite the noted weaknesses.

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This institution receives very positive feedback, particularly excelling in **Student Life** and **Value**, both scoring 4.5 or higher. **Location** and **Internationality** also demonstrate considerable strengths. Conversely, **Accommodations** received the lowest rating among the surveyed areas, indicating potential room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience. Ratings for **Facilities** and **Professors** are consistently strong.

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.

The University of Westminster receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (~92% of 104), highlighting diverse campuses, approachable faculty, and engaging student life. A small percentage of feedback (~2%) mentions concerns with course structure and lecturer communication.

With a 4.8/5 average rating from 46 reviews, students highly praise the practical, hands-on learning and the supportive, international community. The ambitious environment and driven classmates are frequently highlighted positive themes.

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.

The single review highlights a simple, effective learning platform with up-to-date, high-quality marketing content. Students appreciate the marketing simulator for practical application, resulting in a strong 4/5 average rating.

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University of London reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100% with 4-5 stars), with an average rating of 4.63. Students praise job-ready skills, cooperative professors, excellent VLE, and comprehensive programs with LSE curriculum. Some noted challenges with online learning and lack of face-to-face interaction.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
42%
80%
67%
0%
0%
63%
4★
44%
46%
20%
33%
100%
0%
38%
3★
19%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

International experience

During my first year at the university of Westminster I was able to come to three conclusions. The first one is that the university is a great place to connect to people from all around the world, is it also a great place to find friends and teachers that help you find yourself. Second conclusion is that it is not always so fun and beautiful, it is a hard path, where you learn how to be responsible, and that every action that you take for your future has a consequence. It is also a great place to learn from your mistakes and become a better person, you get in contact with different people that teach you many things. Third conclusion is that it is a very cozy place, I love my university because it has a nice and cozy vibe, it is a modern building but inside is very nice. I love how the institution tries to make its students feel comfortable inside.

Amazing focus on networking and employment at the cost of theorical knowledge

I liked this programme for three main reasons. Firstly, the sense of community you get over the short (1-year) MIM programme is outstanding. The school provides students with daily opportunities to get together and you get really well integrated in a matter of days. Second, the school's utmost priority is your employement. LBS possesses a great career centre that constantly pushes you to look for job opportunities and provides you with great interview trainings. Finally, I believe that only 5% of the students come from the UK, meaning that the school is fully international. On the other hand, from a knowledge perspective, I would not expect to learn much from the main courses if you already have a Bachelor in Business or Economics. The secondary courses you can choose from are, however, really handy. Thanks to its broad focus, this programme excels at preparing you for careers in Consulting or Investment Banking. It is also well recognized worldwide. To sum up, I would recommend this programme for international outgoing individuals who would like to pursue a career in Consulting or Investment Banking.

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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Great

In my opinion choosing UOL for my undergrad was the best decision of my life. It not only taught be job ready skills it taught me how to approach a difficult task and win. The VLE portal was just awesome. The VLE or virtual learning environment provided me with necessary course and study material. Which was very helpful for a better understanding of Law.

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