American University in Bulgaria - AUBG vs Nigeria Teachers' Institute - NTI vs Medical University of Pleven - MUP vs New Bulgarian University - NBU vs Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" - VFU

Side-by-side comparison from 94 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Nigeria Teachers' Institute - NTI (4.50)
American University in Bulgaria - AUBG: wins 0/7 categories
Nigeria Teachers' Institute - NTI: wins 6/7 categories
Medical University of Pleven - MUP: wins 0/7 categories
New Bulgarian University - NBU: wins 0/7 categories
Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" - VFU: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne - ECAL: wins 1/7 categories
Career Point University: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Mathematics
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Best programme: Photography
Category ratings
Facilities
4.40
5.00
Win
3.00
3.81
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Location
4.16
4.80
Win
3.00
2.97
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.27
4.90
Win
3.00
3.88
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.43
4.80
3.50
3.50
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
4.60
4.70
Win
3.00
3.44
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.20
4.80
Win
3.50
3.44
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
4.20
4.80
Win
2.00
3.28
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous academics and global perspective from faculty
  • +Supportive community and strong mentorship
  • +Experiential learning and American college experience
  • +Excellent teaching staff and expertise
  • +Accessible and effective lecturers, supportive learning environment
  • +Flexible distance learning options

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  • +Supportive and professional faculty
  • +Relevant and practical program content
  • +Modern facilities and engaging learning environment

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  • +Diverse and intense classes with specialization and transversal study
  • +Strong vocational focus across multiple creative fields

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Cons
  • -Unresponsive and disorganized administration creates significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff causes confusion.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and insufficient academic support.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources.
  • -Poor communication and disorganized administrative processes.

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  • -Outdated curriculum and unproductive teaching methods.
  • -Lack of sufficient instructors and support staff for large student numbers.
  • -Unfulfilled program goals and wasted course content.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant concern.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are perceived as irrelevant or ineffective.

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Rating summary
What students say

Student life stands out as the highest-rated aspect of the university, achieving an impressive score. Facilities also perform strongly. Conversely, location received the lowest marks among the surveyed categories. Other areas like professors, accommodation, internationality, and value garnered solid, positive ratings, indicating a generally well-regarded institution.

Overall, this institution garners impressive ratings across the board. Facilities stand out as the strongest area, achieving a perfect score. Student life, while still strong, received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories. Other aspects like professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and value are all rated exceptionally well, indicating a highly regarded university experience.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings, with high ratings for Professors (3.875) and Facilities (3.8125). Student life and internationalization also received positive scores. Conversely, the Location appears to be the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Accommodations and overall value present a moderate performance.

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This institution receives excellent marks, particularly for its **internationality**, scoring a perfect 5. Strong showings are also evident in its **facilities**, **professors**, and **accommodation**, all earning a solid 4. The **location** and **student life**, however, are rated a more moderate 3. Overall, this represents a well-rounded university with standout global appeal.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~99% of reviews are positive, praising rigorous academics, diverse extracurriculars, supportive community, and approachable faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

With a 4.5/5 average rating from two reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students praise excellent teaching, effective lecturers, and well-equipped facilities. The distance learning option is highlighted as a key benefit.

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Most of the 33 reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting supportive professors, modern facilities, and engaging programs. A small percentage (~6%) of negative feedback mentions outdated or unproductive courses and insufficient teaching staff for some programs.

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The sole review is positive, giving a 4/5 rating. This feedback highlights the school's professional programs across multiple design and art fields, noting diverse and intense classes that allow for specialization.

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Rating distribution
5★
51%
50%
0%
15%
0%
0%
0%
4★
36%
50%
0%
42%
0%
100%
0%
3★
13%
0%
100%
36%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Some of the best years of my life

I would wholeheartedly recommend this university to any prospective student. I spent some of my best years there as a student. The city is great, quite small and full of students, very easy to get around and offers excellent dining and party options for students and visitors alike. The University offers excellent education programme and I've found myself at a competitive advantage over peers almost everywhere I've been. And a lot of it comes from the great opportunities, knowledge and teamwork I gained at AUBG. Facilities are great and getting better, social life is amazing and accommodation is very adequate with lots of improvements being done throughout.

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Commendable lecturers

The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects within the specialty, making the degree highly attractive to employers in Bulgaria. Although challenging, pursuing their programs part-time can be more manageable. New Bulgarian University offers more hands-on experience, equipping students with specific skills relevant to the job market. The lecturers are also commendable, offering support and practical insights that make learning more applicable to real-world scenarios, enhancing both the academic and professional development of students.

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