Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - LNU vs Lviv Polytechnic National University - LPNU vs Ukrainian Culinary University - UCU vs Banking University Lviv Institute - Libs Ubs vs Paris College of Art

Side-by-side comparison from 39 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Ukrainian Culinary University - UCU (5.00)
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - LNU: wins 0/5 categories
Lviv Polytechnic National University - LPNU: wins 1/5 categories
Ukrainian Culinary University - UCU: wins 0/5 categories
Banking University Lviv Institute - Libs Ubs: wins 0/5 categories
Paris College of Art: wins 0/5 categories
UCU Business School: wins 3/5 categories
Design Institute of Caracas - IDC: wins 1/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Design
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Industrial Design
Category ratings
Facilities
3.33
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
2.00
4.00
3.00
Location
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Not rated
3.86
4.00
4.00
Professors
3.33
3.67
Not rated
Not rated
3.14
4.00
Win
3.00
Internationality
2.33
3.67
Not rated
Not rated
4.29
5.00
Win
4.00
Student life
2.67
3.00
Not rated
Not rated
2.57
4.00
Win
3.00
Value
3.33
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
2.29
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Not rated
2.50
4.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Quality education and practical skills
  • +Supportive environment for student initiatives
  • +Strong academic reputation and historical significance
  • +High-quality education and practical experience
  • +Vibrant student life and extracurricular activities
  • +Delicious food and modern facilities
  • +Flexible learning paths and community focus
  • +Emphasis on science and innovation
  • +Strong foundational values
  • +Excellent facilities and practical learning opportunities.
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Positive overall study experience.
  • +Supportive and expert faculty, fostering collaboration and personalized guidance.
  • +Innovative programs with a blend of creative freedom and practical application.
  • +Diverse international student body and rich learning environment.
  • +Engaging activities and legitimate university experience
  • +Quality education and valuable attainment
  • +Amazing sports opportunities
  • +Passionate and expert instructors
  • +Challenging pace for beginners
Cons
  • -Poor course organization and unclear communication regarding schedules and exams.
  • -Incompetent instructors and significant issues with academic integrity and potential corruption.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are common complaints.
  • -Ineffective teaching and curriculum design lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources are often criticized.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a frequent complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -A lack of necessary resources and support hinders learning.
  • -Outdated and inadequate facilities, including issues with heating and cleanliness.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and lack of practical skills development.
  • -Concerns about administrative issues and the overall value for money.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes cause frustration.
  • -Lack of engagement and accessibility from instructors is a recurring complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are a major problem.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of support from instructors are frequently cited.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows a strong showing in its **location**, earning a high rating. Conversely, **internationality** received the lowest score among the surveyed categories. Other areas, including facilities, professors, and value, fall within a moderate range. Student life also scored lower, while accommodation received a favorable rating.

This institution garners excellent marks for its prime **location (5)** and solid performance in **facilities (4)** and **value (4)**. However, areas like **student life (3)** and **accommodation (3)** received more moderate evaluations, indicating potential for improvement. Internationality and professor quality both scored at a respectable 3.67.

An analysis of the university's ratings reveals a consistent performance across all surveyed categories, with no specific areas standing out as particularly strong or weak. Each aspect, from facilities and professors to location and student life, received an identical rating of zero. This suggests a uniform level of perceived quality, or lack thereof, across the entire university experience. Accommodations, internationality, and value also reflect this consistent scoring.

With consistently average ratings across all surveyed categories, this institution presents a uniform experience. No specific area stands out as a particular strength or weakness. The institution appears to offer a neutral environment in terms of facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value.

This institution exhibits a mixed performance across its assessed areas. Its strongest point is **Internationality**, receiving a high rating of 4.29. Conversely, **Facilities** emerged as the weakest area, scoring a low 2.0. Other areas like Location and Professors also received moderate to good scores, while Student Life, Accomodation, and Value fell in the lower to mid-range.

This institution demonstrates a remarkably consistent performance, with **Internationality** standing out as its strongest asset with a perfect score. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, and value all receive solid marks, indicating a well-rounded educational experience. There are no significantly weak areas identified, reflecting a high level of satisfaction across most aspects.

Offering a compelling proposition, this institution shines particularly brightly in **Value**, receiving a perfect score of 5. Its **Location** and **Internationality** are also strong points, both earning a 4. Conversely, **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Accommodation** all received a solid, but less impressive, rating of 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

About 68% of reviews are positive, highlighting good educational quality, opportunities for goals, and strong traditions. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions disorganized study processes and issues with some professors.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~94% favorable). Students praise high-level teachers, practical work, diverse extracurricular activities, and excellent education. A few mention minor issues with facilities and administrative speed.

The single review provided is highly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. This indicates a strong satisfaction with the university's unique approach to learning, focus on values, and emphasis on personal development and innovation.

With one review, the university is rated 4/5 stars. This feedback is approximately 100% positive, highlighting good facilities, practical classes, and exchange program opportunities. Some professors were noted as less effective, but many were praised.

Roughly 57% of reviews are negative, citing unengaged faculty and poor facilities. A smaller ~29% of feedback highlights supportive faculty and a diverse student body.

With one review, the university receives a 4/5 rating. This student found activities legitimate and sports, like basketball, amazing. No negative feedback was reported.

With a single review, this university boasts a 4/5 average rating and ~100% positive feedback. The one review highlights knowledgeable, passionate instructors but notes a steep learning curve for new students.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
33%
100%
0%
14%
0%
0%
4★
41%
33%
0%
100%
14%
100%
100%
3★
23%
33%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
2★
9%
0%
0%
0%
29%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
29%
0%
0%
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Very Disappointing

I spent a year with PCA, and I am happy to be done with them. To highlight good things first, there are a handful of individuals at the school who really truly care about the students. The school also does a miraculous job of bringing together talented students from all over the globe. The students alone made the degree worth finishing. Other than that, I can't say much else that is good about PCA. The facilities are not good enough. As you've read already: no heat in the winter, ceiling panels that break and fall during class because of leaks in the ceilings, faulty printers, cramped studio spaces... I was part of the Interior Design Masters Program, and it felt like year one or two of an undergraduate degree. I did not feel challenged (besides my patience), and much of the work that I did for PCA was hijacked by professors with too-strong viewpoints. There is no accountability in regards to grading practices, so students are often graded by the personal preferences of the professor, rather than by the quality of work. For an art school, where creativity is King, this grading procedure is dangerous and counterintuitive. The school makes tons of promises to incoming students but fails every time to make these promises a reality. There is little to no help with finding a job or an internship after school. And CAP students, or students employed by the school, are overworked, underpaid, and disrespected. CAP employment is mandatory for undergrads and optional for grad students. CAP is recommended to students to help offset living costs in an expensive city like Paris, but the school holds 70% or more of your earned money until after you've graduated. Regarding VISA help, the school makes big promises about offering appointments and consultations for all your VISA questions but has a lot of trouble following up. My VISA appointment was cancelled 4 times in a row when my VISA deadline was just 3 weeks away. To prospective undergraduate students, PCA is not where you want to place your effort and love for your work. You will not receive the same treatment in return. To graduate students... pick anywhere else, unless you want to be treated like a child rather than the accomplished and talented professional you are.

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