London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs ESCP Business School vs Hult International Business School vs Pearson College London vs 1Training

Side-by-side comparison from 433 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pearson College London (4.50)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 2/7 categories
ESCP Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Hult International Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Pearson College London: wins 1/7 categories
1Training: wins 0/7 categories
Jellyfish Training: wins 0/7 categories
CIM The Chartered Institute of Marketing: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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Best programme: International Business
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.09
4.16
4.50
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Location
4.78
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4.33
4.61
4.75
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Professors
4.26
4.11
4.49
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4.25
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Internationality
4.80
4.80
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4.79
3.75
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Student life
3.63
4.17
4.20
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4.00
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Value
4.04
4.39
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4.15
4.25
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Accommodation
3.79
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3.27
3.29
3.75
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +European campuses and multicultural environment
  • +Strong career preparation and top company recruitment
  • +Development of interpersonal and managerial skills
  • +Strong networking and career opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +UK qualifications, global presence
  • +Great teaching, tutors, and modules
  • +Accommodating staff and extracurricular opportunities

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus infrastructure are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum often lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient materials are a concern.
  • -Inconsistent professor quality and teaching methods are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a recurring problem.

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Rating summary
What students say

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

Across various aspects, this institution shows considerable strengths, particularly in **Internationality**, earning a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Value** also received very high marks. Student life and professors are rated positively, as are facilities. However, the lowest-rated category is **Accomodation**, indicating an area for potential improvement.

With high scores across most aspects, this institution excels in **Internationality** (4.79) and **Location** (4.61). Professors also receive strong marks (4.49). The weakest area for the university is **Accomodation**, which received a considerably lower rating (3.29) compared to other surveyed categories. Facilities (4.16), Student Life (4.20), and Value (4.15) fall within a solid mid-range.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Location**, receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75, and its **Facilities**, rated at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement are **Accommodations** and **Internationality**, both scoring 3.75. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Value fall within a solid range, indicating a generally positive university experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

Approximately 97.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, multicultural environments, and personal/professional growth. A single negative review mentioned the EMIB program should be updated.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights excellent career opportunities, networking, and practical learning experiences. A small percentage of reviews mention issues with professor quality and program materials.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, approximately 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise excellent teaching, supportive staff, and diverse educational perspectives. Some minor feedback notes limited cafeteria food options.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
55%
54%
75%
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4★
44%
38%
30%
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3★
19%
5%
13%
25%
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2★
2%
0%
2%
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1★
1%
2%
3%
0%
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Most useful review
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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.

Great international exposure

To me, studying at ESCP has been a really rewarding experience. The multicultural environment helped me grow both personally and professionally. Professors are very supportive and bring real-world insights into the classroom. I rlly liked the flexibility to study in different campuses across Europe. Although some admin processes can be slow, but overall I felt well-prepared for the job market.

DIVERSITY

One of my favourite aspects about Hult is its diversity. By meeting people from all over the world with diverse histories and customs, you can get a sense of what their home nations are like. I also enjoy the help the staff provides every step of the way.

Too new?

When I attended Pearson, it was relatively new and small. This meant that you could build good relationships with staff and tutors and be able to access any help you needed easily. However, despite how new the business school was, any criticism such as the course structure was unwelcome and always argued with. As each year passed the number of new students in each year increased significantly which caused problems with access to both tutors and quiet study spaces as they only had 2 floors and a basement which was shared with Pearson staff. As for the tutors, I received lectures and seminars from some amazing people who were extremely knowledgeable in accounting and made it so much easier to understand. However, being such a new school they hired tutors who they eventually found out - too late might I add - did not fit the role. Nothing was put in place to help rectify the fact that students had received sub-par teaching. Before attending Pearson College, they bragged about their business workshops and connections. Throughout my time at Pearson, I soon discovered that these workshops were few and far between but more importantly, they were often unrelated to my course or fully booked. One highlight is the fact that they added an office space for a start-up business to work and students were able to gain some experience working with them. Moving onto the facilities of the college, there's really not much to talk about. There's limited space at the campus, especially with the growing number of students. There used to be quiet study rooms for students but they were then taken and used as offices for the growing number of staff. Understandably they need office space but it's very hard to study without quiet spaces such as a library. Lastly, the degrees are validated by the University of Kent which although it gives you faith in the programme you are studying, you are faced with extended wait times for results compared to other universities which is especially frustrating in your final year.

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