University of Wroclaw - UWr vs Lazarski University vs University of Szczecin - USZ vs Vincent Pol University - VPU vs West Pomeranian Business School - ZPSB

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of Wroclaw - UWr: wins 0/7 categories
Lazarski University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Szczecin - USZ: wins 0/7 categories
Vincent Pol University - VPU: wins 0/7 categories
West Pomeranian Business School - ZPSB: wins 7/7 categories
Maritime University of Szczecin - PM Szczecin: wins 0/7 categories
Academy of Arts in Szczecin: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Biotechnology
Warsaw, Poland
4.50
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: Nursing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Illustration and Graphics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.01
4.61
Not rated
3.61
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.79
4.56
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Professors
4.41
4.57
Not rated
3.71
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.11
4.63
Not rated
3.88
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Student life
4.12
4.46
Not rated
3.57
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.34
4.62
Not rated
3.63
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.94
3.87
Not rated
3.05
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Enriching academic and personal development opportunities
  • +Great student city atmosphere and global opportunities
  • +Excellent teachers and practical, real-world learning
  • +Engaging and supportive learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and international community
  • +Inspiring lecturers and enriching knowledge extension
  • +Supportive and welcoming academic environment.
  • +Diverse student body and cultural exchange.
  • +Good facilities and accessible education.
  • +Welcoming environment and heartwarming atmosphere
  • +Manageable cost of living and food
  • +Positive overall study experience

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  • +Diverse print-making techniques offered
  • +Desire for more digital art and illustration classes
Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and underfunding are evident.
  • -Course content and program structure are not suitable for all students.
  • -Limited career opportunities beyond specific fields are a concern.
  • -Poor organization and unqualified instructors are a major concern.
  • -A lack of English proficiency among the student body hinders integration.
  • -Inadequate student support systems are a recurring problem.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring complaints.
  • -Lack of communication and support from the institution is a significant problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and outdated curriculum.
  • -Issues with lecturer's English proficiency.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of support and communication from staff is a problem.

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  • -Disorganized and inefficient administrative processes hinder student progress.
  • -Facilities are consistently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Academic programs lack relevance and fail to prepare students for the job market.
Rating summary
What students say

This university performs exceptionally well in **Location**, earning a top rating. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out with strong scores. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the lowest-rated aspect, though still a respectable score. Other areas like Facilities, Student Life, and Internationality fall within a generally positive range.

An excellent performance is evident across several key areas for this university. Its strongest areas are Internationality (4.63), Facilities (4.61), and Value (4.62), indicating a highly positive student experience in these aspects. Professors and Location also receive very strong scores. The weakest area appears to be Accomodation, with a rating of 3.87, suggesting room for improvement in this particular category.

This institution presents a uniform rating across all evaluated aspects, with zero scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value. Consequently, no particular areas stand out as either strengths or weaknesses, as performance is consistently at the lowest possible level in every category surveyed.

This institution demonstrates a solid performance across various aspects. The strongest areas are Location, receiving a perfect score, and Internationality, which is highly rated. Conversely, Accomodation is the weakest point, with a significantly lower score compared to other categories. Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value are all rated moderately well, indicating areas of general satisfaction.

Exceptional ratings were awarded across all surveyed categories, indicating a consistently strong performance for the university. Areas achieving perfect scores include facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. No specific weakest areas were identified, with the institution demonstrating a uniform excellence in all assessed aspects.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates a consistent and strong performance, with perfect scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value. No specific areas stand out as significantly weaker or stronger than others, indicating a well-rounded and highly satisfactory experience across the board.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~83% of 67 reviews being positive, students praise helpful lecturers, great atmosphere, and academic/personal growth opportunities. A small ~4.5% of negative feedback mentions disappointing course relevance and limited opportunities.

With ~92% of 112 reviews being positive, students praise facilities, experienced teachers, and practical learning. A single negative review noted disorganization and an unsupportive student body.

With an average rating of 4/5, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students find the university a great place for knowledge extension, with inspiring lectures and tutors.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive academics, a welcoming atmosphere, and diversity. Around 12.5% of feedback expresses concerns regarding curriculum adherence and lecturer English proficiency.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, the sole review is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a dream-like experience. Students praise the welcoming environment and manageable living costs. No negative feedback was recorded.

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With a perfect 5/5 average rating and 100% positive feedback, students highlight diverse print-making techniques. They express a desire for more digital painting classes and fewer illustration classes.

Rating distribution
5★
49%
64%
50%
29%
100%
0%
100%
4★
34%
27%
0%
38%
0%
0%
0%
3★
12%
8%
50%
21%
0%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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A doorway to explore the world & your path

As a current master's student in the Communication Management program at the University of Wroclaw, I can confidently say that this journey has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life, not only academically, but also personally and professionally. 1. Global opportunities through Erasmus+: During my time here, I’ve joined two short-term BIP exchange programs in Spain and Romania (with a generous grant), and have a one-year exchange in Germany. These experiences have allowed me to meet peers from across Europe, learn in diverse settings, and grow both culturally and intellectually. 2. Serious research, strong support: I’m currently representing our Institute in a Monography research project of UWr, a valuable opportunity to engage deeply with academic work and collaborate with professors in a meaningful way. The opportunity is open for all students who wanna pursue an academic path. 3. Supportive and passionate faculty: The professors are not only knowledgeable but also truly approachable. In the first semester, I approached my professor for guidance on career path, research opportunities, and expressed my interest. She shared insightful experiences, motivated and encouraged me a lot. And she nominated me for the Monography research project under her supervision, and I got the opportunity. I'm grateful, honestly. 4. Practice-oriented learning: Unlike many programs that are heavy on theory, this one focuses on real-world projects, case studies, and group work - ideal for master's-level students who want to build practical skills for the workplace. Actually, I don't face much study pressure, I enjoy the courses. 5. International Office that really cares: The International Office team is incredibly helpful. During the application process, I was surprised that they always responded to my email inquiries quickly and helped me resolve any issues. When I study here, from paperworks support to academic/exchange activities, they are always ready to assist and create a welcoming environment for students from all over the world. 6. Peaceful lifestyle & affordable living: Wroclaw is a charming, student-friendly city with a mix of history and modernity. The cost of living is reasonable, making it accessible for many international students without compromising on quality of life. I travelled to many cities in European countries, but Wroclaw is one of the most peaceful and affordable cities. Although the English skills of the city officers are limited, they always try to support by using Google Translate or finding support people. Studying at the University of Wroclaw has opened doors I never imagined: from international networks to research, from personal growth to professional clarity. If you're looking for an educational experience that truly takes you beyond the classroom, this could be your next big step. I appreciate this experience and believe that this is a worthy step to open up many opportunities to explore the world!

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I want to share our experience about studying at VPU. I hope this review will help somebody not to make a mistake. My daughter studied there from October 2023 to May 2024 – Beauty Science faculty, in English. She decided not to continue her studies at the University due to a number of reasons: 1. The curriculum is not followed. The semester classes indicated in it did not coincide with those taught in the daughter’s group. 2. Classes according to the plan were supposed to begin on October 9, 2023, the 1st lesson was held only on October 16. Only 3 classes per week were held from the 16th to the end of October. There were no classes at all during the first week of November. 3. We were promised that all classes specified in the program would be carried out in full. But actually, teachers were regularly late for classes and finished the classes ahead of schedule. The 3 or 4 hours stated in the schedule lasted 1.5 or 2 hours. 4. The medical examination for students wasn’t carried out in full, although practical classes with cosmetology procedures and manipulations were conducted. 5. The University offers only 1 educational institution under the Erasmus program for the Beauty science faculty. My daughter independently found and contacted a number of universities with similar programs. Five of them agreed to accept her under the Erasmus program, but this required entering into partnership agreements. She provided information to the Erasmus program coordinator at Vincent Pol University with contacts and correspondence. But even then, no agreement has been concluded with any of the universities. 6. Not a single experiment was carried out during practical classes in the subjects of perfumery and biochemistry, since there were no reagents. 7. Even though the University considers itself as practically oriented it’s not true. The beauty salons in Lublin don’t want to recruit students for practice. The University offers 2 salons which are ready to recruit students but it turns out that they just sign the documents to confirm the completion of the practice and don’t teach students anything. 8. The administration of the University promises to resolve the problems. But nothing changes. To sum up: the University is not interested in its students’ knowledge. If you just wish to buy a diploma – it’s the right place. If you are interested in getting knowledge, skills and experience – NOT.

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