Università degli Studi di Padova vs Marche Polytechnic University - UNIVPM vs Ca' Foscari University Of Venice vs LUISS Guido Carli vs Humanitas University - HU

Side-by-side comparison from 221 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University - UniSR (4.90)
Università degli Studi di Padova: wins 0/7 categories
Marche Polytechnic University - UNIVPM: wins 0/7 categories
Ca' Foscari University Of Venice: wins 0/7 categories
LUISS Guido Carli: wins 0/7 categories
Humanitas University - HU: wins 0/7 categories
John Cabot University: wins 4/7 categories
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University - UniSR: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Information and Communication Technology Engineering
Best programme: Architecture and Civil Engineering
Best programme: Economics and Business
Best programme: Marketing
Best programme: Medicine and Surgery
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Fisioterapia
Category ratings
Facilities
3.80
4.00
3.61
4.54
4.60
5.00
Win
4.57
Location
4.09
4.50
4.10
4.33
3.80
5.00
Win
4.29
Professors
3.97
4.00
4.12
4.36
4.00
5.00
Win
4.86
Internationality
3.42
3.50
4.19
4.36
4.60
5.00
Win
4.43
Student life
4.05
3.00
3.82
4.19
4.20
4.00
4.43
Win
Value
3.91
4.25
4.14
4.29
4.20
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.36
3.25
3.05
3.65
3.60
3.00
4.17
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Challenging and rewarding academic programs
  • +Vibrant international community and cultural exchange
  • +Supportive staff and engaging campus life
  • +Ample spaces for activities and collaboration
  • +Modern, well-structured, and organized programs
  • +Convenient location and facilities
  • +Integrated science and cultural heritage programs
  • +Clear, supportive international student experience
  • +High-quality professors and industry-relevant curriculum
  • +Rigorous academics and top professors
  • +Real-world application and practical skills
  • +Personal and professional development
  • +International focus and English-taught programs
  • +Excellent facilities and proximity to research hospital
  • +Strong career prospects and innovative programs
  • +Structured learning and international community
  • +Positive location and good opportunities
  • +Integrated academic, clinical, and research environment
  • +High-quality teaching and knowledgeable, available instructors
  • +Excellent preparation, rich internships, and modern facilities
Cons
  • -Professors' personal whims hinder student graduation and fairness.
  • -Dysfunctional departmental organization creates chaos.
  • -Programs lack clear career prospects.
  • -Unclear communication and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Limited course flexibility and outdated curriculum.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues hinder student experience and problem resolution.
  • -Poor course structure, lack of depth, and insufficient specialization lead to dissatisfaction with academic offerings.
  • -Ineffective communication from staff and limited time for essential activities like lunch are recurring problems.
  • -Inadequate teaching style and lack of professor accessibility.
  • -Poor student support and excessive academic pressure.
  • -Language barriers and incompetent staff hinder understanding.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of support for students are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Lack of effective communication
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency leads to confusion.
Rating summary
What students say

Offering a strong showing in several key areas, this university excels particularly in its **location** and **student life**, both scoring over 4.0. Professors also receive favorable marks. Conversely, the **accommodation** and **internationality** aspects received the lowest scores, indicating potential areas for improvement. The overall **value** is rated well, suggesting a positive return for students.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, notably in its **location** and **value**, both receiving scores of 4.5 and 4.25 respectively. Facilities and professors are also well-regarded, scoring 4. Overall, the university offers a solid experience, though areas like **student life** and **accommodation** present opportunities for improvement, with ratings of 3 and 3.25. Internationality sits at a respectable 3.5.

With ratings spanning across multiple aspects of university life, this institution demonstrates particular strengths in Internationality, scoring a commendable 4.19. Professors and Value also received high marks, both exceeding 4.1. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.05. Facilities and Student Life fall in the mid-range, suggesting areas for potential improvement alongside recognized successes.

This institution garners exceptional marks in its facilities, achieving a score of 4.54. Professors and internationality are also highly rated, both at 4.36, closely followed by location (4.33) and value (4.29). Student life is also a positive aspect, rated at 4.19. The lowest rated area is accommodation, with a score of 3.65.

This institution garners considerable praise for its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.6. Student life and overall value are also well-regarded, with scores of 4.2. Areas for potential improvement lie in **Accomodation** and **Location**, which received lower ratings of 3.6 and 3.8 respectively. Professors are rated favorably at 4.

With exceptional scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, and Internationality, the university demonstrates considerable strengths. Student Life and Value also receive positive feedback, indicating a generally well-rounded experience. The primary area for improvement lies in Accomodation, which received the lowest rating.

This institution receives outstanding marks, particularly for its **professors** and **value**, which are rated exceptionally high. The **facilities** and **student life** are also strong points. While **accommodation** and **location** are rated slightly lower, they remain positive. The university demonstrates good **internationality**, contributing to a well-rounded experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~96% of 120 reviews are positive, highlighting academic rigor, international opportunities, and community. A small minority (~4%) mention issues with administrative dysfunction or professor preferences.

With a 4/5 average rating from four reviews, ~75% are positive. Students appreciate diverse initiatives, available courses, and ample activity spaces. Some feedback mentions a desire for more study areas.

~74% of reviews are positive, praising academic quality, international environment, and cultural heritage programs. About 8.6% express concerns about university management and professor responsiveness.

Nearly 93% of reviews are positive, highlighting intense, deep courses, real-world challenges, and personal growth. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions an unengaging teaching style and limited student assistance for academic matters.

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive, highlighting innovative programs and good facilities. Some mention an intense workload and occasional disorganization.

Based on one review, the university receives a 4/5 rating. The program is praised for its structure and international community, though some opportunities may be less accessible than presented.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students frequently highlight the strong integration of campus, hospital, and research, along with high-quality teaching and valuable internship opportunities.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
25%
46%
46%
40%
0%
86%
4★
51%
50%
26%
39%
40%
100%
14%
3★
15%
25%
21%
7%
20%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
5%
7%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Research and Critical Thinking

Throughout my academic year, so far, I have achieved to join in the academic community where I was able to conduct academic research in various laboratories of our University. I was able to join, conduct and contribute in an academic team work, specifically in fields of animal studies and cognition, neurological assessments and laboratory tool work (such as EEG). Together with these experiences I have had the chance to improve myself sharing my experience and discuss findings on related field.

Study spaces and location

What i preferred from my university (campus of medicine) was the proximity of the university to the main hospital where we could end up doing our internship. What I disliked a bit about my university campus was that there were a few spaces where the students could study around the university area, but since the students were a lot, I would like to improve that, so that if anyone has any problem at home or prefers to study at university, it would be a valid possibility. But I think there is always time for improving and overall I really enjoyed my university, the teachers are prepared and available for talking after the lessons and the classes are very interesting. What I also didn't like much was the campus life because since the medicine campus is far away from the other UNIVPM campuses, there wasn't much to do after classes. I also have to say though that is not hard to reach the university, so if someone doesn't have a car, you could always take the bus that stops in front of the university and go to Ancona downtown or to the very close beach.

A Proud Step Toward My Academic Dream in Venice

As a former student of the Master’s program in Environmental Sciences – Global Change and Sustainability, I can confidently say that my time at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice was one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my life. From the very beginning, the university maintained a high level of professionalism and clarity in its communication and academic processes. As an international student, I felt well-informed about enrolment procedures, visa requirements, and academic expectations. The guidance provided made what could have been an overwhelming transition feel structured and manageable. Academically, the program was both challenging and inspiring. The curriculum was well-designed, fully taught in English, and focused on global environmental issues with a strong sustainability perspective. The professors were knowledgeable, supportive, and encouraged critical thinking and research-based learning. The international classroom environment also allowed me to engage with students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, which greatly enriched my experience. Beyond academics, studying in Venice added a unique dimension to my journey. The university offered helpful support services, orientation programs, and assistance with accommodation, which made settling into a new country much easier. Looking back, my time at Ca’ Foscari not only strengthened my academic foundation but also helped me grow personally and professionally. I am truly grateful for the opportunity and would highly recommend this program to anyone passionate about environmental studies and global sustainability.

The research focus

One of the aspects that I really appreciate at Luiss Digital program is the research focus approach. This is really equipping. The live sessions are very interesting as they also help develop public speaking. As a matter of fact, I got a research part-time job with no research skills but thanks to the research methodology courses at LUISS, I was able to pick up pace with the job.

Would undoubtedly choose it again if I had to

Personally, I am quite happy with my choice to come to study at Humanitas University and would do so again if I had to. It is by no means a perfect university, it is currently going through some 'growing pains' that result in disorganization, some professors are better than others, etc. However, it's a new university that is growing, the hospital is right next to it, the facilities are new and excellent, there is a lot of support for international students, etc. In my opinion, the pros heavily outweigh the cons.

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A place for opportunities!

I completed both my Bachelor’s (Triennale) and Master’s (Magistrale) degrees in Biotechnology. Being in a small class was really helpful. It made communication between students and professors much easier. Also, the program offers a one-year internship packed with opportunities! .

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