London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of Westminster vs Istituto Marangoni vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David vs Richmond University

Side-by-side comparison from 496 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
University of Westminster: wins 0/7 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 0/7 categories
University of Wales Trinity Saint David: wins 2/7 categories
Richmond University: wins 0/7 categories
SOAS University of London: wins 2/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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105 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
Carmarthen, The United Kingdom
4.30
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16 reviews
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Best programme: International Hotel Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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34 reviews
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Best programme: International Relations
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.11
3.33
4.34
4.14
3.97
4.56
Win
Location
4.78
4.38
4.67
4.68
4.14
4.85
Win
4.78
Professors
4.26
4.18
4.33
4.62
4.29
4.32
4.67
Win
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.30
4.67
4.48
4.71
4.62
4.67
Student life
3.63
3.86
3.67
4.25
4.14
4.29
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.08
4.33
4.47
Win
4.00
4.06
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.66
4.00
4.17
Win
3.86
3.65
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Strong foundation in diverse business & marketing programmes
  • +Approachable and supportive faculty
  • +Vibrant, diverse campus with community engagement
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable learning experiences
  • +Supportive teaching and individual attention
  • +Practical learning and real-world application
  • +Friendly community and valuable life skills
  • +Small class sizes and intimate learning environments
  • +Challenging curriculum with opportunities for growth
  • +Global recognition through dual US/UK degrees
  • +Diverse and inclusive community.
  • +Global perspectives and academic rigor.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +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.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and delayed feedback.
  • -Disengaging teaching quality with unmotivated lecturers and flawed course structures.
  • -Inconsistent and disappointing delivery of lectures and practicals.
  • -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.
  • -Online delivery of courses and poor career support.
  • -Poor quality of education and irrelevant course content.
  • -Inadequate administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated facilities and limited resources.
  • -Poor administrative support and communication lead to unresolved issues.
  • -Lack of adequate support services and advice negatively impacts student well-being and finances.
  • -Uncommunicated changes and issues with departmental structure cause significant disruption.
  • -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 a strong performance, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring above 4.3. **Student Life** and **Accommodations** represent areas with room for improvement, receiving the lowest ratings. Overall, the institution garners favorable marks for its facilities, professors, and value.

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.

A comprehensive evaluation reveals a university excelling in several key areas. Location and professors received the highest marks, indicating strong student satisfaction with the campus surroundings and academic instruction. Conversely, accommodation and student life are rated slightly lower, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The university also performs well in facilities, internationality, and value.

This university presents a strong overall profile, with exceptionally high marks in Internationality (4.71). Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life all receive commendations, generally scoring above 4. The weakest area noted is Accomodation, which, while still a decent rating, falls slightly below the others at 3.86. Value is rated a solid 4.

This university garners high marks, particularly excelling in its prime **location**, which received a near-perfect score. **Internationality** and **Student Life** also stand out positively. Conversely, **Accommodations** present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Value** are generally rated well, indicating a solid overall offering with specific strengths and one area for potential improvement.

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 4.29/5 from 105 reviews, approximately 93% are positive, highlighting a diverse campus, approachable faculty, and engaging courses. Two reviews, about 1.9%, expressed concerns regarding some department teaching passion and feedback communication.

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

With ~69% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.25/5, students praise strong teaching, supportive environments, and practical learning, particularly in creative fields. A small amount of negative feedback mentioned disappointing online learning experiences.

Six of seven reviews are positive, averaging 4.29/5 stars. Students highlight intimate classes, unique curricula, and dual UK/US degrees. One review expresses disappointment with educational caliber.

~76% of 34 reviews are positive, praising global perspectives, diverse community, and supportive professors. A small percentage of negative feedback (approximately 5.9%) mentions issues with administrative support and communication.

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%
33%
63%
57%
41%
67%
4★
44%
46%
0%
6%
29%
35%
33%
3★
19%
10%
67%
25%
0%
18%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
6%
14%
3%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
3%
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.

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.

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

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a good university for students who want strong teaching, smaller classes, and a supportive environment, especially in creative or applied subjects. However, it may not be the best choice if you are looking for high global prestige, major research opportunities, or a big city student experience.

Sounds foundation for learning

QRichmond American University London offers a unique approach to business management education by combining a liberal arts foundation with a focus on international business practices. Its accreditation in both the UK and the US provides students with a globally recognized degree, which can be beneficial for those seeking international career opportunities. The only issue is their high fees.

The community

I am originally from the USA but decided to pursue my Masters degree in London. My university has a large diverse community of students. I was able to thrive in this environment as I was accepted for being myself. I am Proud to be a SOAS graduate.

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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