Dublin City University - DCU vs Trinity College Dublin - TCD vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs American College Dublin - ACD vs Learning People

Side-by-side comparison from 138 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Dublin City University - DCU (4.50)
Dublin City University - DCU: wins 3/7 categories
Trinity College Dublin - TCD: wins 4/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
American College Dublin - ACD: wins 0/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland: wins 0/7 categories
Independent College: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: International Business
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
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4.07
3.83
2.87
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Location
3.75
4.60
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3.33
3.20
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Professors
4.35
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4.26
3.83
3.86
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Internationality
4.18
4.23
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4.00
3.71
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Student life
4.24
4.27
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3.50
2.87
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Value
4.30
4.39
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3.83
3.71
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Accommodation
4.07
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3.36
3.20
2.93
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated and supportive lecturers
  • +Welcoming and friendly student community
  • +Positive and smooth overall university experience
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive lecturers
  • +Beautiful campus and convenient location
  • +Rich academic atmosphere and flexible course options
  • +Industry-relevant courses for job readiness
  • +Positive learning atmosphere and helpful, knowledgeable professors
  • +Valuable international exposure and personal/professional development
  • +Passionate and supportive faculty with personalized attention
  • +Strong focus on student success and career development
  • +Welcoming city environment and convenient accommodations

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are major drawbacks.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and insufficient support hinder learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues caused frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hindered learning experiences.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff was a recurring problem.
  • -Poor quality education and value for money.
  • -Administrative and financial mismanagement, including delayed refunds and staff turnover.
  • -Concerns about academic stability and frequent changes in teaching staff.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners favorable ratings across most aspects, with **Professors** and **Value** standing out as the strongest areas, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also receive high marks, exceeding 4.2. **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are well-regarded, with scores around 4.0 and 4.1 respectively. The **Location** is the weakest performing category, though still respectable at 3.75.

This university garners excellent scores, particularly excelling in **Location** (4.6) and **Student Life** (4.27). Professors are also highly regarded (4.26), with strong internationality (4.23) and value (4.39). The weakest area, however, is **Accomodation**, which received a significantly lower rating (3.36). Facilities also scored moderately well (4.07).

This institution garners high marks in several key areas. Its Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated consistently well at 3.83. Internationality stands out as a significant strength with a perfect score of 4. Conversely, Accomodation is a weaker point, rated at 3.2, with Location also receiving a comparatively lower score of 3.33. Student Life falls in the middle with a rating of 3.5.

This institution's strengths lie in its **Professors**, with a solid rating of 3.86, and its **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring 3.71. Conversely, areas requiring improvement include **Facilities** and **Student Life**, each receiving a 2.87 rating. **Location** and **Accommodation** fall in the mid-range, with scores of 3.2 and 2.93 respectively.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.49 average rating from 61 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight excellent lecturers, a welcoming community, and a positive academic experience.

The university receives strong positive feedback (~86%), with students praising excellent teacher resources, academic achievements, and teaching quality. Many also highlight a beautiful campus and convenient location, with lecturers being knowledgeable and supportive. No negative reviews were recorded.

With a 3.67/5 average, most reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting personal growth, industry-relevant courses, and a good learning atmosphere. One negative review (~16.7%) criticizes the school as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

Most (approximately 86%) of the 14 reviews are highly positive, praising knowledgeable and supportive faculty, small class sizes, and career development. A small percentage (~7%) of feedback mentioned financial issues and staff retention.

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Rating distribution
5★
51%
32%
33%
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4★
48%
54%
33%
79%
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3★
2%
14%
17%
7%
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2★
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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17%
7%
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