London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs London South Bank University - LSBU vs University of Greenwich - UoG vs The Courtauld Institute of Art vs SOAS University of London

Side-by-side comparison from 490 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 Greenwich - UoG: wins 1/7 categories
The Courtauld Institute of Art: wins 3/7 categories
SOAS University of London: wins 1/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/7 categories
upGrad: 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
London, The United Kingdom
4.40
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64 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
London, The United Kingdom
4.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
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
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.25
4.25
3.97
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.78
4.40
4.52
4.95
Win
4.85
4.78
Not rated
Professors
4.26
4.27
4.34
5.00
Win
4.32
4.67
Not rated
Internationality
4.80
Win
4.11
4.56
3.85
4.62
4.67
Not rated
Student life
3.63
3.64
4.25
3.20
4.29
Win
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.04
3.93
4.23
4.25
Win
4.06
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.78
3.64
3.82
Win
2.50
3.65
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Practical, industry-focused academics and supportive, knowledgeable faculty
  • +Central London location and excellent, modern facilities/resources
  • +Strong student support services and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Welcoming and vibrant campus community
  • +Practical learning and real-world exposure
  • +Expert instructors and high-quality teaching
  • +Excellent resources and vibrant campus life
  • +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

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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 delays and poor communication.
  • -Lack of peer interaction and community building.
  • -Poor organization and lecturer availability are significant problems.
  • -Disruptions from strikes negatively impacted the learning experience.
  • -The value for money is perceived as poor.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support diminishes the student experience.
  • -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.

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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 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.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Internationality** and **Location** emerging as its strongest attributes, both receiving ratings above 4.5. **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a significantly lower score. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are consistently strong, generally falling within the 4.2 to 4.3 range, indicating a well-rounded experience.

An assessment of the university reveals strong performance in key areas, notably an outstanding rating for professors (5) and an excellent score for location (4.95). Facilities and value also received high marks (4.25). However, student life (3.2) and internationality (3.85) present areas for improvement, with accommodation being the weakest category (2.5).

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.

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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.

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.

With a 4.42 average rating from 64 reviews, ~87% of feedback is positive, highlighting supportive faculty, a vibrant community, and a beautiful campus. A small amount of negative feedback (~1.6%) noted organizational issues and lecturer inconsistency.

With an average rating of 4/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). One reviewer praised the high quality of teaching from field experts, strong research support, excellent library, and lively events calendar. No negative feedback was recorded.

~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.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
34%
56%
50%
41%
67%
0%
4★
44%
44%
31%
0%
35%
33%
0%
3★
19%
20%
11%
50%
18%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
2%
0%
3%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
3%
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.

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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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