London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs London South Bank University - LSBU vs University of the West of Scotland - UWS vs Kingston Business School vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 428 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
London South Bank University - LSBU: wins 0/7 categories
University of the West of Scotland - UWS: wins 0/7 categories
Kingston Business School: wins 3/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Media Training: wins 0/7 categories
Management Forum: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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59 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Human Resource Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor in Management
4.70
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9 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.16
4.25
4.56
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Location
4.78
4.40
3.84
4.00
4.78
Win
Not rated
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Professors
4.26
4.27
4.42
4.25
4.67
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Not rated
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Internationality
4.80
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4.11
4.29
4.00
4.67
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.64
3.48
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.93
4.10
4.25
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
3.79
3.64
3.40
4.00
Win
3.22
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert faculty and high-quality teaching
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Diverse assessment methods and flexible study options
  • +Practical, industry-focused academics and supportive, knowledgeable faculty
  • +Central London location and excellent, modern facilities/resources
  • +Strong student support services and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Engaging, innovative, and comprehensive course content
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse student community
  • +Supportive & engaged faculty
  • +Academic growth & new learning opportunities
  • +Prestigious location & student support
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in courses are recurring issues.
  • -Insufficient social life and a judgmental environment are frequently mentioned complaints.
  • -Inconsistent grading, administrative inefficiencies, and inadequate student support services are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative delays and poor communication.
  • -Lack of peer interaction and community building.
  • -Lack of academic and administrative support.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unclear assignment guidance.
  • -Insufficient time for major projects.
  • -Inconvenient course scheduling and unclear academic policies.
  • -Insufficient and outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Lack of engagement from faculty and limited career support.
  • -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.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), indicating a significant global presence and desirable setting. **Professors** are also highly rated (4.26). Areas with the lowest scores are **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accomodation** (3.79), suggesting potential room for improvement in these aspects of the student experience, while **Facilities** (4.04) and **Value** (4.04) fall into a mid-range performance.

This university presents a robust academic environment, with particular strengths in **Location** (4.40) and **Professors** (4.27). **Internationality** also scores well (4.11). Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** (3.64) and **Accomodation** (3.64), which received the lowest ratings. **Facilities** (4.00) and **Value** (3.93) fall within the mid-range of the provided scores.

Demonstrating robust strengths in key areas, this university excels with particularly high marks for its professors and internationality. Facilities and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, student life and accommodation present as areas for potential improvement, receiving the lowest scores. Location also shows room for enhancement.

Across multiple aspects, the institution receives commendable feedback. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are particularly strong areas, all scoring 4.25. Location and Accommodation are rated well at 4, with Internationality also receiving a solid 4 rating. The university demonstrates a consistent level of quality throughout these evaluated areas.

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.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~78% of reviews are positive, highlighting expert faculty, academic reputation, and community. A small ~3.4% of feedback is negative, citing concerns about teaching quality and careers services.

Approximately 82% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical academic programs, supportive professors with industry insights, and a great London location. One review, representing ~1.7% of feedback, mentioned challenges with building peer connections during remote learning.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting valuable courses, supportive faculty, and a lively student environment. A single negative review mentioned a lack of course support and unhelpful lecturers.

All four reviews are positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.25/5. Students highlight supportive staff and professors, academic growth opportunities, and manageable workloads as key strengths.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
34%
39%
25%
67%
0%
0%
4★
44%
44%
36%
75%
33%
0%
0%
3★
19%
20%
21%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
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.

Great for graduate opportunities

Study in London without breaking the bank. One of the best modern universities in the United Kingdom. Great for its global appeal and personal approach to student success even after graduation. Located in the centre of one of the biggest cities in the World.

More programme coordination

The lecturers in my programme are quite helpful. Would recommend they infuse some kind of practice or practicality into the program. A little bit of programme coordination, and more interaction with peers should be incorporated.

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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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