American University in Bulgaria - AUBG vs Medical University of Pleven - MUP vs New Bulgarian University - NBU vs Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" - VFU vs Institute Technology of Bandung - ITB

Side-by-side comparison from 110 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Institute Technology of Bandung - ITB (4.60)
American University in Bulgaria - AUBG: wins 1/7 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
Institute Technology of Bandung - ITB: wins 1/7 categories
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta - UPHSD: wins 0/7 categories
Rangsit University: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Best programme: Aeronautical Engineering
Best programme: Business and Entrepreneurship
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4.30
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Best programme: B.Sc. in International Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.40
Win
3.00
3.81
Not rated
4.30
3.83
4.33
Location
4.16
3.00
2.97
Not rated
4.40
4.33
5.00
Win
Professors
4.27
3.00
3.88
Not rated
4.80
Win
4.17
4.00
Internationality
4.44
3.50
3.50
Not rated
4.60
3.83
5.00
Win
Student life
4.60
3.00
3.44
Not rated
4.44
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.20
3.50
3.44
Not rated
4.30
4.33
4.67
Win
Accommodation
4.20
2.00
3.28
Not rated
4.10
4.17
4.67
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous academics and global perspective from faculty
  • +Supportive community and strong mentorship
  • +Experiential learning and American college experience

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

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  • +Rigorous academics and intellectually stimulating environment
  • +Supportive and motivating community of peers and knowledgeable professors
  • +Strong industry connections and vibrant campus life
  • +Flexible learning options and quality education
  • +Supportive and approachable professors
  • +Relevant career preparation and entrepreneurship focus
  • +Inclusive international environment and diverse student body
  • +Engaging extracurricular activities and student development opportunities
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers fostering academic independence
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.

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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 cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are prevalent complaints.
  • -Communication breakdowns and a lack of transparency are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of support and poor communication frustrate students.
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.

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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 university demonstrates remarkable strengths in its faculty, earning a near-perfect 4.8 for Professors. Student life and internationality also stand out with excellent scores of 4.44 and 4.6, respectively. The lowest rated category is Accommodation, at 4.1, though all other areas, including Facilities, Location, and Value, remain highly positive.

This institution receives particularly high marks for its **Location** and **Value**, both scoring 4.33. **Professors** and **Accomodation** are also rated strongly at 4.17. **Student Life** is well-regarded at 4.0. The areas with the lowest scores are **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both averaging 3.83.

This institution receives top marks in several key areas, notably achieving perfect scores for Location, Student Life, and Internationality. Accommodations and Value are also highly rated. Areas for potential improvement include Facilities, with a score of 4.33, and Professors, rated at 4.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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

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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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Students praise the university's intellectually stimulating academic environment, knowledgeable professors, and vibrant campus life, contributing to personal and professional growth. The university's strong national and international reputation is also highlighted. No negative feedback was provided.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise flexible learning, high academic standards in specific courses like nursing, and supportive professors. Some mention areas for facility improvement.

All three reviews are positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students highlighted a supportive environment with diverse international students, numerous extracurricular activities, and friendly, active lecturers. The student-centered teaching approach was also praised.

Rating distribution
5★
51%
0%
15%
0%
60%
50%
33%
4★
36%
0%
42%
0%
40%
50%
67%
3★
13%
100%
36%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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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Study experience

I feel its a great place to study. The lecturers, environment and the peer really bringing the best out of me and keep me motivated to do more. The connection to experts from industries and government was superb as well, since ITB's alumna were spread everywhere and become important leaders in their field. Some old classrooms were renovated but still maintain its historical facades.

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