Consensus world view of TOP 5/6 UK University Rankings (Prestige/Research)

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Anonymous wrote:I love it that UK people really take satisfaction ratings seriously.

https://thetab.com/2025/07/28/students-at-these-23-uk-unis-get-better-teaching-than-at-russell-group-unis-in-2025

This is much more of a big deal than most parents would like to admit. My son went to LSE and graduated 2 years ago. HE was miserable. He loved London, but he said it was almost like a community college (commuter school) when it comes to socials. A lot of dorms are far, no sense of community whatsoever. He thrived academically and it has been tremendous on his resume. But he discouraged his younger brother from applying.

50% of undergrads at LSE are from overseas, if you count in grads its 70% of the total students.
Most of those are rich and not part of any kind of UK community.
All London universities suffer for lack of an actual campus and commute / expensive locations, but LSE really is the worst of the lot for that.

I would take LSE’s campus over King’s by a mile. Housing is indeed tricky though.

You do realize they are adjacent to each other right? Omg….

You do realize that King’s is spread across five campuses throughout the city, and that the Strand campus is basically a courtyard and one strip of fairly ugly buildings, right? Even the library is 10 minutes away. My comment wasn’t about who was more central. Omg….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love it that UK people really take satisfaction ratings seriously.

https://thetab.com/2025/07/28/students-at-these-23-uk-unis-get-better-teaching-than-at-russell-group-unis-in-2025

This is much more of a big deal than most parents would like to admit. My son went to LSE and graduated 2 years ago. HE was miserable. He loved London, but he said it was almost like a community college (commuter school) when it comes to socials. A lot of dorms are far, no sense of community whatsoever. He thrived academically and it has been tremendous on his resume. But he discouraged his younger brother from applying.

50% of undergrads at LSE are from overseas, if you count in grads its 70% of the total students.
Most of those are rich and not part of any kind of UK community.
All London universities suffer for lack of an actual campus and commute / expensive locations, but LSE really is the worst of the lot for that.

Ok ladies, keep your hair on.


I would take LSE’s campus over King’s by a mile. Housing is indeed tricky though.

You do realize they are adjacent to each other right? Omg….

You do realize that King’s is spread across five campuses throughout the city, and that the Strand campus is basically a courtyard and one strip of fairly ugly buildings, right? Even the library is 10 minutes away. My comment wasn’t about who was more central. Omg….

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love it that UK people really take satisfaction ratings seriously.

https://thetab.com/2025/07/28/students-at-these-23-uk-unis-get-better-teaching-than-at-russell-group-unis-in-2025

This is much more of a big deal than most parents would like to admit. My son went to LSE and graduated 2 years ago. HE was miserable. He loved London, but he said it was almost like a community college (commuter school) when it comes to socials. A lot of dorms are far, no sense of community whatsoever. He thrived academically and it has been tremendous on his resume. But he discouraged his younger brother from applying.

50% of undergrads at LSE are from overseas, if you count in grads its 70% of the total students.
Most of those are rich and not part of any kind of UK community.
All London universities suffer for lack of an actual campus and commute / expensive locations, but LSE really is the worst of the lot for that.

I would take LSE’s campus over King’s by a mile. Housing is indeed tricky though.

You do realize they are adjacent to each other right? Omg….

You do realize that King’s is spread across five campuses throughout the city, and that the Strand campus is basically a courtyard and one strip of fairly ugly buildings, right? Even the library is 10 minutes away. My comment wasn’t about who was more central. Omg….

You or whoever it was said “ Campus”….so what Campus is she referring to? Considering the Strand Campus is where the faculties of arts and humanities, law, natural and mathematical sciences, social science and public policy, and business all are, most people in the world when referring to Kings main location , this is it .

[Anonymous]

As someone who studied in London, Undergrad at UCL and Grad at LBS, I tried to steer my oldest away from London schools so that he could enjoy a true college campus environment. Advise went in one ear and out of the other. He ended up at King’s College (strand). We live in Florida and he was miserable. he loved London as he is a huge Chelsea fan. But, the lack of community and real campus atmosphere is problematic for those looking for a more normal college experience. Thankfully my second one did listen to us and went to Exeter. She loved every minute of it. Real community feel, amazing campus experience, made lifelong friends.

Just make sure you not only visit, but talk to current students and former students before making decisions. I suggest you spend a week in each place in a small air B&B to get the feeling of life in London as a student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As someone who studied in London, Undergrad at UCL and Grad at LBS, I tried to steer my oldest away from London schools so that he could enjoy a true college campus environment. Advise went in one ear and out of the other. He ended up at King’s College (strand). We live in Florida and he was miserable. he loved London as he is a huge Chelsea fan. But, the lack of community and real campus atmosphere is problematic for those looking for a more normal college experience. Thankfully my second one did listen to us and went to Exeter. She loved every minute of it. Real community feel, amazing campus experience, made lifelong friends.

Just make sure you not only visit, but talk to current students and former students before making decisions. I suggest you spend a week in each place in a small air B&B to get the feeling of life in London as a student.

Great intel. Thank you. I have been hearing more and more about Exeter lately. You are the 3rd person this last week that told me to look into Exeter for my daughter.

[Anonymous]

Look at the Complete University Guide. Its the gold standard for which colleges you should consider

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/