University College Cork - UCC vs Dublin Institute of Technology - DIT vs Dublin City University - DCU vs National University of Ireland Maynooth - NUIM vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie

Side-by-side comparison from 154 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Dublin City University - DCU (4.50)
University College Cork - UCC: wins 0/7 categories
Dublin Institute of Technology - DIT: wins 2/7 categories
Dublin City University - DCU: wins 5/7 categories
National University of Ireland Maynooth - NUIM: wins 0/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Kemmy Business School - KBS: wins 0/7 categories
St. Patrick's Pontifical University Maynooth: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
Best programme: Physical Education
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
3.81
4.27
Win
3.60
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Location
4.09
4.20
Win
3.75
4.13
3.57
4.00
Not rated
Professors
4.05
4.19
4.35
Win
4.25
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
3.72
3.94
4.18
Win
3.94
4.14
4.00
Not rated
Student life
4.19
4.50
Win
4.24
4.00
3.71
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.21
3.88
4.30
Win
4.13
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.43
3.38
4.07
Win
3.50
3.50
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality programs and academic excellence
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching research opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Practical, applied learning with real-world focus.
  • +Accessible faculty and strong student support.
  • +Central location and active academic atmosphere.
  • +Dedicated and supportive lecturers
  • +Welcoming and friendly student community
  • +Positive and smooth overall university experience
  • +Excellent teaching and supportive faculty
  • +Diverse and inclusive campus with engaging student life and events
  • +Comprehensive facilities including library and sports
  • +Connecting theory to practice through real-world cases.
  • +Diverse international environment and global opportunities.
  • +Relevant industry-focused courses and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Expert faculty and supportive environment
  • +Modern facilities and accommodation

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Cons
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of support.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a significant issue.
  • -Administrative and management inefficiencies cause frequent frustration.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support creates confusion and dissatisfaction.
  • -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 cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as unengaging or irrelevant.
  • -Perceived as a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication and transparency are lacking from leadership.

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Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution receives favorable reviews, with its strongest areas being **Value** and **Student Life**, both exceeding 4.1. **Location** also scores well. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, which falls below 3.5. Other categories, including **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Facilities**, generally fall within the mid-to-high 3s and low 4s.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in student life and location, receiving the highest marks in these areas. Conversely, accommodation presents the lowest score. Professors and internationality are also positively rated, alongside a solid showing for value and facilities. Overall, the university offers a generally favorable experience, though areas for improvement, particularly in housing, are evident.

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.

With a solid overall performance, the university excels particularly in its **Professors**, earning a high rating of 4.25. Student life and location also received positive marks. The areas with the lowest scores are **Accomodation** at 3.5 and **Facilities** at 3.6, suggesting these aspects could benefit from further development to match the university's other strengths.

This institution performs well across most aspects, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest area. Facilities, Professors, and Value also receive high marks. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored the lowest, and Accomodation. Student life and the overall value proposition are rated solidly in the mid-to-high range.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates a consistent and strong performance. Each aspect, from facilities and professors to student life and internationality, has earned a rating of 4. The university excels uniformly, with no single area standing out significantly above others, nor any area identified as a weakness. Its balanced approach suggests a well-rounded educational experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all (approximately 100%) of the 51 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.12/5. Students highlight academic excellence, strong research, and faculty expertise. No negative reviews were recorded.

With ~76% positive reviews and an average of 4.06/5, students highlight practical learning, helpful faculty, and strong community. No negative feedback was reported.

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.

With an average rating of 4.06/5, ~74% of reviews are highly positive, praising contemporary amenities, lively campus environment, and exceptional teaching quality. A small amount of feedback notes location accessibility challenges.

Most reviews (approximately 71%) highlight a positive learning atmosphere, inspiring professors, and valuable international experiences. A small amount of feedback (around 14%) suggests mediocrity and a focus on profit. The average rating is 3.86/5.

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews praise the vibrant academic community, state-of-the-art amenities, and expert faculty. ~100% of feedback is positive, with no negative reviews recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
27%
29%
51%
29%
43%
0%
0%
4★
57%
47%
48%
47%
29%
100%
0%
3★
16%
24%
2%
24%
14%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Academic brilliance

My time as a student at University College Cork (UCC) has been truly transformative. UCC's unwavering commitment to academic brilliance, alongside its lively campus life, has made my experience here unforgettable.

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