London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs University of East London - UEL vs University of Cumbria vs Royal Academy of Music vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 448 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 0/3 categories
University of East London - UEL: wins 0/3 categories
University of Cumbria: wins 0/3 categories
Royal Academy of Music: wins 3/3 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/3 categories
Royal College of Art - RCA: wins 0/3 categories
Northeastern University London, New College Of The Humanities: wins 0/3 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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105 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Lancaster, The United Kingdom
4.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Musical Interpretation
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.30
2.75
5.00
4.40
Not rated
5.00
Location
4.78
4.34
4.00
5.00
4.70
Not rated
5.00
Professors
4.26
4.23
4.75
5.00
Win
4.60
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.80
4.25
3.75
5.00
Win
4.60
Not rated
4.00
Student life
3.65
3.87
3.25
5.00
3.90
Not rated
5.00
Value
4.05
4.13
4.50
5.00
Win
3.90
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.80
3.34
4.00
5.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable faculty
  • +High-quality academic programs and clear feedback
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Practical, industry-relevant learning
  • +Diverse and friendly campus community
  • +Practical, career-focused programs and employability emphasis
  • +Supportive and motivating teaching staff
  • +Enjoyable study environment and facilities
  • +Supportive and inspiring environment with excellent faculty and facilities.
  • +Abundant performance opportunities within and outside the institution.
  • +Rich international atmosphere fostering cultural understanding through music.
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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  • +Abundant opportunities for involvement and engagement.
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and unstructured courses.
  • -High fees combined with lack of support and career services.
  • -Limited social life and judgmental environment.
  • -Ineffective teaching and irrelevant course content.
  • -Poor communication and unresponsiveness from staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including inaccessible amenities and lack of student support.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unclear communication cause frustration.
  • -Outdated or poorly maintained facilities detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of adequate resources and support hinders academic success.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and unhelpful staff, are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered, leading to disengagement.
Rating summary
What students say

Examining the university's performance reveals a diverse set of scores. The strongest areas are **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving very high marks. **Student Life** stands out as the weakest performing category. Other areas like **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** received solid, above-average ratings, with **Value** also scoring positively.

This institution demonstrates robust performance, particularly excelling in its **Location**, which received the highest rating. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Internationality** also garnered strong scores. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Student Life** received comparatively lower ratings, suggesting these areas might benefit from further development. The overall **Value** proposition remains positive.

With a standout score for professors, this institution clearly excels in academic instruction. Conversely, facilities present the lowest-rated aspect. Other areas like location and accommodation are well-regarded, suggesting a generally positive student experience, though student life scores are moderate. Internationality and value also receive favorable marks.

This institution achieves outstanding marks in every surveyed category. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated a perfect five. No specific areas stand out as stronger or weaker, as all aspects of the university experience have received the highest possible evaluation.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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This institution scores exceptionally well in several key areas. It excels in its **Facilities**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accomodation**, all receiving perfect marks. **Professors** and **Internationality** are also strong, earning a solid 4 out of 5. The university's **Value** is also rated a respectable 4, indicating good return on investment. Overall, the university presents a compelling offering, particularly in its campus environment and amenities.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96.6% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, supportive learning environments, and strong academic reputations. A small percentage (around 3.4%) of negative feedback cites issues with lecturing, grading, and course structure.

With an average rating of 4.25/5, approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising supportive tutors, practical learning, and a diverse environment. Negative feedback (~3.8%) highlights issues with lecturer responsiveness and course relevance.

Most reviews are highly positive, rating the university 4.5/5. Students praise practical, career-focused programs, supportive staff, and appealing campuses. No negative feedback was recorded.

The sole review is highly positive, with ~100% of feedback rating it 5/5. Students highlight excellent faculty, facilities, and abundant opportunities for musical exploration and cultural development.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

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This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a perfect 5/5 average rating. The sole reviewer highlighted abundant opportunities, including study abroad and co-op programs, and engaging communities. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
48%
75%
100%
60%
0%
100%
4★
44%
36%
0%
0%
40%
0%
0%
3★
18%
13%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
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.

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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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