Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM vs Universidad de Lima vs Universidad César Vallejo - UCV vs Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC vs Universidad de San Martín de Porres - USMP

Side-by-side comparison from 41 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad César Vallejo - UCV (5.00)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad de Lima: wins 2/5 categories
Universidad César Vallejo - UCV: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad de San Martín de Porres - USMP: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/5 categories
Escuela Nacional Superior de Arte Dramatico: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration and Social Policy
Best programme: Communication
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Advertising and Communication
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.40
4.00
3.67
3.00
4.40
Not rated
Location
3.67
4.70
3.67
4.43
3.00
4.70
Not rated
Professors
4.33
4.64
Win
4.50
4.38
4.00
4.60
Not rated
Internationality
3.67
3.64
4.00
4.00
3.50
4.60
Win
Not rated
Student life
3.67
4.00
4.25
4.50
Win
3.50
3.90
Not rated
Value
4.00
4.45
4.75
Win
4.00
3.50
3.90
Not rated
Accommodation
2.67
4.10
Win
3.00
3.50
3.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +University prestige and academic rigor
  • +Diverse student body and personal growth opportunities
  • +Accessibility and good teachers
  • +Expert, professional, and passionate professors
  • +Practical and multidisciplinary coursework
  • +Good infrastructure and vibrant student atmosphere
  • +Supportive and engaging professors
  • +Affordable education and abundant opportunities
  • +Inclusive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Career-focused curriculum and expert instructors
  • +Professional and personal growth opportunities
  • +Diverse programs and cultural immersion
  • +Practical learning experiences and quality study programs
  • +Supportive and innovative teaching methods
  • +Good infrastructure and administrative support
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

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Cons
  • -administrative and management issues
  • -outdated facilities and technology
  • -lack of support and communication
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of support are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are major drawbacks.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Financial burden of tuition fees.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication regarding policies, procedures, and academic advising.
  • -Inadequate and outdated facilities, including insufficient study spaces and technology.
  • -Bureaucratic administrative processes and unresponsive staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a mixed but generally positive rating profile. Its strongest areas are Professor quality (4.33) and Value (4). Conversely, Accomodation (2.67) stands out as the weakest aspect. Ratings for Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Internationality are all in the moderate range, around 3.67.

The university demonstrates a robust performance, with particular strengths noted in Location (4.7) and Professors (4.63). Areas such as Facilities and Value also receive favorable marks. Student Life and Accommodations are generally well-regarded. The lowest score is observed in Internationality (3.63), indicating this as a potential area for improvement.

This institution presents a generally positive picture, excelling particularly in **Value** with a rating of 4.75 and strong marks for **Professors** (4.5) and **Student Life** (4.25). Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, receiving a rating of 3. Other aspects like Facilities, Internationality, and Location fall within the good to very good range.

The university demonstrates notable strengths in student life and location, both receiving high scores. Internationality and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, accommodation and facilities present areas for improvement, indicating these aspects are less favorably perceived by students. Overall, the institution appears to offer a positive experience, with specific categories requiring more attention.

Overall, the university presents a consistent performance across most aspects. Its strongest areas are the quality of its professors and a vibrant student life and international community, both receiving solid 4 and 3.5 ratings respectively. Conversely, facilities and accommodation are identified as areas for improvement, each scoring a 3. The university offers a fair value proposition, also rated at 3.5.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.25/5. Students praise the university's prestige, solid education, affordability, and opportunities to meet diverse people. Some mention frustrating bureaucracy and infrastructure limitations.

With an average rating of 4.64/5 from 11 reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Recurring themes include the quality and practical knowledge of professors, a strong academic foundation, and a good university atmosphere.

All four reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students praise the inclusive environment, knowledgeable and engaging professors, and ample academic and extracurricular opportunities. The university is also commended for its affordability and support for student success.

With a 4.22/5 average rating, ~89% of students praise diverse courses, excellent teachers, and strong career preparation. One review (~11%) mentions high tuition costs.

With a 4/5 average rating, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight strong communications programs, good study plans, and effective teaching. Areas for improvement include curriculum updates and expanded internship/job placement agreements.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

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Rating distribution
5★
25%
64%
100%
56%
0%
60%
0%
4★
75%
36%
0%
22%
100%
40%
0%
3★
0%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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Excellent Education

I graduated from the Law program at Universidad de Lima four years ago, and my experience there was outstanding. This university offers a strong academic foundation, excellent facilities, and a vibrant student life. What stood out the most to me was the quality of the professors—many of them are respected professionals in the legal field, bringing real-world experience into the classroom. Their teaching methods were engaging and practical, which helped me develop not only theoretical knowledge but also essential skills for my career. The campus is modern, well-maintained, and equipped with everything students need—from a great library and study spaces to green areas that make it easy to take a break between classes. The university also fosters networking opportunities, both through career fairs and events where professionals come to speak about the industry. One of the few downsides was that some administrative processes could be slow or bureaucratic, but nothing too problematic. The university is quite demanding, especially in programs like Law, so students should be prepared for a challenging academic experience. However, if you are willing to put in the work, the rewards are worth it. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. If you are looking for a university that balances high-quality education, strong industry connections, and an excellent campus environment, Universidad de Lima is one of the best options in Peru.

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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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