University of Chemistry and Technology of Prague vs Czech University of Life Sciences Prague vs Prague University of Economics and Business - VSE vs Charles University vs Czech Technical University in Prague - CVUT

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Anglo-American University - AAU (4.50)
University of Chemistry and Technology of Prague: wins 1/7 categories
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague: wins 0/7 categories
Prague University of Economics and Business - VSE: wins 4/7 categories
Charles University: wins 0/7 categories
Czech Technical University in Prague - CVUT: wins 0/7 categories
Anglo-American University - AAU: wins 2/7 categories
European Summer School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Chemical Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Prague, Czech Republic
4.20
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70 reviews
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Best programme: Literature
Best programme: Applied Chemistry
Prague, Czech Republic
4.50
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74 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Prague, Czech Republic
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
4.18
4.33
4.15
4.46
4.47
Win
Not rated
Location
4.70
Win
3.50
4.67
4.38
4.15
4.66
Not rated
Professors
4.18
3.91
4.67
Win
4.34
4.31
4.53
Not rated
Internationality
3.82
3.73
5.00
Win
4.27
4.00
4.62
Not rated
Student life
4.00
4.18
4.33
4.27
4.31
4.60
Win
Not rated
Value
4.00
4.00
4.67
Win
4.31
4.31
4.51
Not rated
Accommodation
4.27
3.40
4.67
Win
3.92
3.85
4.32
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and program flexibility
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with excellent labs and equipment
  • +Strong community and international student experience
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse international community
  • +High educational standards and comprehensive, practical programs
  • +Excellent international relations and globally recognized degrees
  • +strong career focus and employability
  • +industry professional instructors and valuable networking opportunities
  • +well-structured curriculum with clear expectations
  • +Passionate and expert professors
  • +Numerous academic and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Diverse and international environment
  • +Expert faculty & modern, practical curriculum
  • +Strong career support & global recognition
  • +Well-regarded technical programs
  • +International and vibrant student environment
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Practical learning and skill development

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are commonly criticized.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered.
  • -Experiencing biased treatment and bullying from professors, especially regarding language proficiency.
  • -Witnessing unfair grading practices where Czech students receive preferential treatment over international students.
  • -Rote memorization over critical thinking and practical application.
  • -Poor student treatment and high failure rates.
  • -Discriminatory practices towards international students.
  • -Lack of fair assessment opportunities.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and transparency is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.

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Rating summary
What students say

The university's location received the highest marks, with a score of 4.7, followed closely by facilities and accommodation, both at 4.27. Areas for improvement include internationality, which scored 3.82, making it the weakest surveyed category. Student life and value for money were rated at a solid 4.

Academic and student life aspects of this university stand out, with Facilities and Student Life both scoring an impressive 4.18. Value also received a strong rating of 4. Areas for potential improvement include Location and Accommodation, which scored lower at 3.5 and 3.4 respectively. Professors and Internationality received solid mid-range scores, indicating a generally positive but not exceptional performance in these areas.

This institution garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in **Internationality** with a perfect score. **Professors**, **Location**, and **Accommodation** also received exceptionally high marks. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are rated very well, indicating a positive overall experience. The **Value** proposition is also strong, reflecting well on the university's offerings.

Overall, the university demonstrates robust performance in several key areas. Professors and location receive particularly high marks, alongside strong scores for student life and internationality. Value is also rated favorably. The weakest areas, though still respectable, are facilities and accommodation.

This institution garners high marks for its **Facilities**, scoring a notable 4.46. Professors, student life, and overall value are also well-regarded, all receiving a consistent 4.31. Internationality sits at a solid 4.0. The weakest area identified is **Accomodation**, which received a rating of 3.85, indicating room for improvement in this aspect.

Considerable strengths are evident in the university's location and student life, both receiving high marks. Internationality and professors also score very favorably. The facilities and value for money are well-regarded, demonstrating a generally positive student experience. Accommodation stands out as the area with the lowest, though still respectable, rating.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nine out of ten reviews are positive, highlighting enriching experiences, skilled faculty, and practical, research-oriented programs. Some mention demanding courses and occasional English communication barriers from instructors.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~83%), highlighting a great atmosphere, campus life, and diverse study opportunities. A small minority (~8.3%) encountered challenges with accents and perceived unfairness in oral exams.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting career focus and employer reputation. A small portion (around 14%) notes a memorization-heavy approach rather than critical thinking.

Over 97% of reviews are positive, praising excellent professors and numerous academic/extracurricular opportunities. A small fraction of feedback (~3%) mentions poor student treatment and unfair academic progression.

With an average rating of 4.31/5 from 16 reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students praise good teachers, useful projects, and career help, noting high-quality, modern education and opportunities for internships and jobs.

All 74 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.53/5. Students highlight the international environment and helpful professors as key strengths. There is no negative feedback.

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Rating distribution
5★
36%
42%
14%
26%
38%
53%
0%
4★
45%
42%
57%
70%
56%
47%
0%
3★
18%
8%
14%
1%
6%
0%
0%
2★
0%
8%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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Bulling against Russian students

In overall that was a sad experience unfortunately as instead of concentrating on the learning you had to be stressing out on how strong your accent was in Czech in order not to get another portion of bullying from professors for where you’re from. Oral part of each exam was a total madness as again, Czech students were lucky to get a mark 3 just for a couple of words, while Russian students were kept for 40 min and still were left with “not succeeded” results. We were all in the same room, so we witnessed that with our own eyes. Due to that a lot of Russian students had to repeat the program twice and graduate not in 3 years, but in 4-6 years. I’m glad a few professors were sane and very pleasant people, but mostly Economical faculty especially Business Administration program in Czech language was a nightmare for students from Russia. We were so happy to finally graduate at least for Bachelor program and never to continue with this horrible faculty PEF specialty Podnikani a Administrativa (in cz) again. I’m taking about time period 2013-2019, hopefully those professors are not there anymore. For the sake of my objective opinion, I’m happy to mention that I’ve been working for a big international company for many years now, I speak several languages fluently and accents were never a problem in the international environment, but for this university it did unfortunately. I’m so happy I’m not a student anymore and I don’t recommend to study in Czech for any foreigners here in Prague , rather choose English programs even in the same faculty PEF at this university.

Lots of memorizing, less thinking

At this university, you need to memorize tons of information - most of it you will never ever use + you will forget it right after the exam. Students are not encouraged to use their brains and to come up with their own solutions, but to just absorb the information the teacher gives them. I got As and Bs but haven't learn almost anything.

encourage to study in charles university

My name is Bashar Ali, I am a medicine student in the first year. Today I am going to share my experience in Charles university. As a new student I was confused at the beginning of the year but after not long time I got used to the university system and the university stuff was very helpful starting from professional and nice teachers and ending with office employees. For me the academic side was perfect and my experience was very good. The university provide us with valuable information and we can find a lot of different students from different parts of the world so we can meet people from different cultures. I lived in the dorms and for me it was good because it was safe, clean and cheap. Now I am very happy in my studies especially that the university degree is recognized all over the world in addition that it is one of the highest ranking in the world in conclusion, Charles University offers a world-class medical education that combines rigorous academics, exceptional clinical training, and abundant research opportunities

Quality of CVUT

Firstly, I would like to mention that CVUT is one of the best unis in Czech Republic. After graduating it gives a plenty of opportunities to work since its certificate is recognised around the world in huge companies. It’s not a secret that not all of the students can work while studying, it’s quite difficult to study there but it worth it. Inside, every faculty’s building is modern. Especially FIT, where I am studying now looks great. Professors and tutors create opportunity to study, they can answer to all your questions if there are. Secondly, getting to the uni is not that difficult even if you live far from it. Transportation in public is so developed and trams can get you anywhere quickly. For instance, I am living in Prague 3 and uni is located in Prague 6, even though in map it the distance could be seen so far, by using tram I get to the uni in 20-30 minutes. To sum up, it can be difficult to study there and subject can be hard too but it worth it since after it creates you a huge opportunity to work in successful companies without any doubt.

Quality and experience!

I can say I am completely different from before and after AAU. At some point I wondered but now without even noticing I can see my knowledge has improved a lot. I say seamless because it is not the traditional type of learning, you learn through hands on projects, in class discussions, real world scenarios, interactive sessions and becomes part of your day to day life and interests. I 100% Recommend AAU to anyone who wants to experience a life-long a real international community and learn in the process while having the time of your life in Europe!

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