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College Info
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- Type
- private
Official website
www.lcblondon.comUKQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu London is a premier culinary arts institute in the United Kingdom...
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#99
🎤 IELTS Required6.5+
✅ Acceptance Rate45.5%
📚 Total Programs10
📜 Founded1991
👥 Total Students25,000
🌍 Int'l Students5,000
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #99 · 2026Times Higher Education #18 · 2023QS World #20 · 2023US News #25 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, central London
Le Cordon Bleu in London offers an urban, central experience with a focus on academic rigor and international diversity, complemented by a vibrant city nightlife and mild, rainy winters.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
86% placement rate
Graduates from Le Cordon Bleu excel in culinary arts, wine & spirit education, and hospitality management, with a strong placement rate of 86% in top fields.
Popular fields
Culinary ArtsWine & Spirit EducationPatisserieProfessional CookeryHospitality Management
Top Recruiters
PwCEYKPMGAccentureBarclaysCommonwealth Bank
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, central London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Located in London, the institution serves a large community of 25,000 students, fostering a residential and internationally diverse campus life.
Professional teaching kitchensLibraryStudent common areasCaféCareer services
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Applications are accepted from September to January for September intake, with rolling admissions for many postgraduate programs and an acceptance rate of 45.5%.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
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💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs