Universidad Internacional de la Rioja - UNIR vs University of Birmingham vs Université de Toulon - UNIVTOULON vs ECE Paris École d'Ingénieurs vs Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua - UBA

Side-by-side comparison from 241 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Birmingham (4.20)
Universidad Internacional de la Rioja - UNIR: wins 0/5 categories
University of Birmingham: wins 0/5 categories
Université de Toulon - UNIVTOULON: wins 4/5 categories
ECE Paris École d'Ingénieurs: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua - UBA: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja - UTPL: wins 0/5 categories
NorQuest College: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Telecommunications
Birmingham, The United Kingdom
4.20
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181 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: International Business with Modern Languages
Best programme: MSc Data Science
Best programme: Architecture
Edmonton, Canada
3.00
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Category ratings
Facilities
2.88
4.37
5.00
5.00
Not rated
4.04
4.00
Location
3.33
4.43
4.50
5.00
Not rated
4.46
5.00
Professors
3.62
4.17
4.50
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4.00
Not rated
4.08
4.00
Internationality
3.24
4.29
3.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.96
4.00
Student life
2.94
4.28
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.79
4.00
Value
3.24
4.04
4.50
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.96
3.00
Accommodation
2.93
3.93
4.50
Win
3.00
Not rated
3.57
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, theory-practice blend curriculum
  • +Flexible online learning for work-life balance
  • +Supportive, experienced faculty
  • +Beautiful campus and engaging, practical courses.
  • +Excellent, expert teaching and student support.
  • +Well-structured programmes with real-world application.
  • +Engaging professors and positive staff interactions
  • +Enjoyable living experience in the city
  • +Well-structured academic programs
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +Excellent atmosphere and student community
  • +Strong focus on practical application
  • +Excellent professors and quality teaching
  • +Accessible location and convenient transport
  • +Diverse career options near home
  • +High-quality education and academic development
  • +Supportive professors and guidance for potential
  • +Flexible learning options and intuitive platforms

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Cons
  • -Students are frustrated by a lack of practical application and disorganized, repetitive content.
  • -There are significant administrative and management issues, including pressure tactics, unclear conditions, and miscommunication.
  • -Concerns are raised about misleading program information, undisclosed costs, and a failure to deliver promised credentials.
  • -Poor disability and mental health support services.
  • -Inadequate course delivery, including overcrowded lectures and lack of seminars.
  • -Mismanagement of student organizations and unprofessional lecturer conduct.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant concern.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders student progress.
  • -Lack of clear communication and organization.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Unresponsive or unhelpful staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of engagement and ineffective teaching methods lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Narrow-minded and unhelpful faculty

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Rating summary
What students say

Analysis of the university's ratings reveals that **Professors** are the strongest area, earning a score of 3.62. The university also performs well in **Location**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all scoring above 3.2. In contrast, **Facilities** emerge as the weakest point, with a rating of 2.88. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are also areas with moderate scores, falling just below 3.

With a strong showing across most aspects, the university excels particularly in **Location**, earning the highest rating. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also receive very favorable scores. The **Value** proposition is solid, and **Student Life** is well-regarded. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents as the area with the most room for improvement, scoring the lowest among the surveyed metrics. **Professors** are rated positively, though slightly below some other categories.

Exceptional marks were awarded for facilities and student life, both receiving a perfect score of 5. Professors, location, and accommodation were also highly rated at 4.5. Internationality stands out as a weaker area, scoring 3.5. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong offering, particularly in campus resources and student experience, with international integration being the main area for potential improvement.

This institution demonstrates excellence in several key areas, with top marks awarded for its **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Internationality**. Student life and the quality of its professors also receive positive feedback. The primary area for improvement noted in the ratings is **Accomodation**, which received a moderate score. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded offering with significant strengths.

Across all surveyed aspects, the institution received zero ratings. This indicates no discernible strengths or weaknesses in any of the evaluated areas, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. Consequently, there are no areas to highlight as performing better or worse than others.

The university scores well in several key areas, with **Location** standing out as its strongest point. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received favorable ratings. However, **Accomodation** presents a weaker area, followed by **Student Life**, suggesting these aspects could be improved. Overall, the university demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in its geographic positioning and academic resources.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~74% of 26 reviews are positive, with students appreciating practical, theory-based programs and flexible online formats. ~31% of reviews express dissatisfaction, citing disorganization, theoretical content, and undisclosed costs.

With ~82% positive feedback and an average 4.17/5 rating, students praise beautiful campuses and quality teaching across diverse courses. A small ~1.7% of reviews cite concerns with specific departments or support services.

With an average rating of 4/5, all feedback is positive. Students found the curriculum intensive but enjoyable, with great people and professors. The city living and accessibility of campus locations were also appreciated.

The sole review is highly positive (4/5 stars), praising excellent support and a positive atmosphere. The reviewer, however, noted a significant time commitment to club activities.

Most student feedback is positive (~80%), highlighting excellent professors, accessible costs, and on-time graduation. Some students appreciate the convenience of location and the quality of the teaching staff.

The university garners ~74% positive reviews, praised for academic development, research opportunities, and supportive professors. A small portion of feedback (~12%) mentions issues with faculty narrow-mindedness and unhelpful administration.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
38%
0%
0%
0%
44%
0%
4★
19%
43%
100%
100%
80%
28%
0%
3★
0%
18%
0%
0%
20%
16%
100%
2★
4%
1%
0%
0%
0%
8%
0%
1★
27%
1%
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Terrible service. They only want money

First, since I asked for information for the ELE Master, I had the advisor constantly pressuring me to decide, to enroll, to PAY, to sign... she would not leave me alone for a day. Up to that point, I didn't like it, but I thought, well, it was their way of selling, 1st red flag. 2nd red flag: When signing the registration on the platform, they asked me if I agreed with the conditions, but the conditions did not appear anywhere, to which I told the advisor that I could not sign a document where they asked me if I agree to the conditions that are not explained to me. She responded by saying that there was "nothing strange", and that the conditions were that I was going to study at the university, and I was surprised that a supposedly serious institution believes that one must accept the conditions that they tell you orally, is it Seriously?, 3rd red flag. However, I wanted to continue trusting (silly me) and I signed. However, I told advisor Pilar Fuentes that, as a suggestion, the conditions should be explicitly described in that document, to which she did not respond anything, nor to my question about what the next step was. Two days passed and still no response. I asked him again what the next step was and three days later he responded: "Hello, how can I help you?" As if he didn't know me, I repeated the question again, which remained unanswered for two more days, that is, 5 in total. (4th red flag), clearly showing that this university only cares about PROFIT. Once they take money from you, they forget. During those days, another person already sent me the "20 installments" in which I had to pay, which surprised me again because no one asked me how I was going to pay. When I asked this person about it, he told me I had SIGNED for 20 installments... (5th red flag). What other surprise were they going to come up with that I had signed? But of course, it was my mistake to accept what the advisor told me. When I wrote to this advisor again to tell her that she couldn't believe that she still hadn't answered me after 5 days and that she wasn't going to give another cent to this university, she just reacted with a not very credible excuse. I demanded the return of MY money (290 USD) and despite the fact that I explained to them in the discharge department that I had completely lost confidence in the institution due to lack of professionalism and transparency, and despite the fact that I offered to give them details of what happened, little They didn't care and told me they wouldn't give me ANYTHING back. In other words, I confirmed the advisor's attitude, but that this is a problem not only for her, but also for an institutional problem. The least you expect when you complain about a terrible service is that the person providing said service is a little embarrassed and at least returns the money that is not theirs. But hey, let it benefit them. As for me, I will tell all my colleagues about this terrible experience so that they can look for a university that is worth it. And I hope my review helps others not to fall into the trap.

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a time machine to the real French Riviera

As a foreign student, I had a cultural shock because I had expectations that turned out to be unrealistic. I imagined that I could meet many students like m who wanted to discover the French Riviera. if you are like me expect to be the only ones in your class. In addition, the university has two locations, one in the city center where it is almost impossible to find parking if you have a car and the other in La Garde, where you find plenty of space for cars and easily accessible by bus. this university is not as renowned as those of the larger cities like Paris, Lyon, or Marseille, but I consider this an advantage because, unlike other universities, there is no competition and everyone has the same chances to participate in class, teachers also know all students and are always available if help is needed or to solve problems related to studying

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graduate of business administration

I studied 5 years in the Bicentennial University of Aragua and I have very good memories, it has a good educational level, the teachers fulfill their task of teaching the students without any kind of inconveniences. They teach their knowledge, their facilities are deficient, there is a small space where they sell Food but no dining room. has spacious green areas where students share in their free time, has a library, security is not good for vehicles, in my personal opinion should improve security and expand parking.

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