National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE vs Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia - RUDN vs Moscow State Institute of International Relations - Mgimo vs Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO vs Moscow International Higher Business School - MIRBIS

Side-by-side comparison from 39 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE: wins 0/2 categories
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia - RUDN: wins 0/2 categories
Moscow State Institute of International Relations - Mgimo: wins 0/2 categories
Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO: wins 2/2 categories
Moscow International Higher Business School - MIRBIS: wins 0/2 categories
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Center for Creative Leadership: wins 0/2 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Best programme: BA Political Science
Best programme: International Law and Diplomacy
Best programme: Accounting and Management
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Best programme: Psychology of Human Resources Development
Category ratings
Facilities
4.14
3.80
4.25
5.00
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5.00
Location
4.67
4.20
3.75
5.00
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5.00
Professors
4.33
3.80
4.00
5.00
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5.00
Internationality
4.18
4.20
4.50
5.00
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4.00
Student life
4.10
4.50
4.25
5.00
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5.00
Value
4.48
4.00
4.25
5.00
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5.00
Accommodation
3.99
3.20
4.00
5.00
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3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic quality & skilled faculty
  • +Global outlook & diverse programs
  • +Career opportunities & strong network
  • +Engaging academics, practical skill development, and career support
  • +Vibrant, multicultural atmosphere with global connections and cultural exchange
  • +Diverse program options and research opportunities
  • +Excellent language training and diverse programs
  • +Highly professional and supportive professors
  • +Strong reputation and international opportunities
  • +Engaging, relevant instruction from passionate, supportive faculty.
  • +Emphasis on analytical thinking and practical application of concepts.

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  • +Student-centered support and inclusivity
  • +Welcoming and understanding community
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder student support.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and subjective academic processes are problematic.
  • -Unrealistic exam difficulty and demanding workloads cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including allegations of corruption and biased treatment.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a persistent problem.
  • -Inefficient and unresponsive administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Lack of essential resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content can be irrelevant or not up-to-date.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or poorly maintained.
  • -Course content is perceived as irrelevant or not up-to-date.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates a particularly strong showing in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Value and Professors are also highly regarded. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. The university also scores well in Internationality, Facilities, and Student Life, indicating a generally positive overall perception with a few areas for potential improvement.

This institution demonstrates a robust student life, scoring a 4.5, and excellent internationality and location at 4.2. However, accommodation presents the lowest score at 3.2, with facilities and professors also receiving moderate ratings of 3.8. Value is rated a solid 4.0, suggesting a generally positive experience balanced by some areas for improvement.

This institution garners particularly strong feedback in areas such as **Internationality (4.5)**, **Facilities (4.25)**, and **Student Life (4.25)**. Value for money also rates highly at 4.25. Conversely, **Location (3.75)** received the lowest score, indicating it is the weakest area. Professors and accommodation both earned solid ratings of 4.

This institution achieves perfect scores across all assessed areas. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value are all rated a stellar 5 out of 5. This indicates an exceptionally strong and well-rounded university experience with no discernible weak points based on this rating system.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths, with perfect scores awarded for Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Value. These areas represent the university's most outstanding attributes. The accommodation rating of 3 indicates a moderate but not exceptional aspect of the student experience. Internationality also scores well at 4, suggesting a generally welcoming environment for global students.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting high-quality education, excellent faculty, and valuable connections. A small portion of feedback mentions issues with some professors and the grading system.

With a 4/5 average rating from 8 reviews, ~75% are positive. Students praise academic exploration, diverse cultures, and career preparation. A small portion (~12.5%) mention administrative delays and corruption allegations.

Approximately 100% of reviews are positive, highlighting life-changing experiences and excellent language training. Students praise professors' professionalism, active student life, and strong practical/theoretical education. No negative feedback was recorded.

With one review, the average rating is 5/5. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting engaging coursework, interactive instructors, and supportive guidance. No negative feedback was received.

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With one review, the university is highly rated at 5/5. This positive feedback highlights excellent student care and a welcoming environment. No negative reviews were received.

Rating distribution
5★
65%
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67%
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4★
22%
25%
17%
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3★
9%
13%
17%
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2★
4%
0%
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1★
0%
13%
0%
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Massive Corruption

"Based on my experience in the PhD Department of Plastic Surgery at the Russian University of Peoples' Friendship named after Patrice Lumumba, significant allegations of corruption have arisen. Faculty members have repeatedly suggested that PhD students engage third parties to bypass direct scientific interactions in exchange for financial incentives. Despite my diligent efforts, I faced biased exams after refusing to participate in these corrupt practices. Complaints to higher authorities yielded no action, and the review committee failed to impartially assess my claims. Consequently, I was expelled in my third year. Now, I struggle to gain readmission or transfer due to pervasive corruption in the field of plastic surgery. I have provided evidence, including a screenshot of a conversation with my supervisor and an audio recording with the department head. My initial aspirations to contribute to scientific advancement have been shattered by the corruption I encountered, leaving me deeply disillusioned and distressed."

The organisation of the study process

- high level of language training and a huge choice of study languages - the opportunity of an internship abroad - the responsibility of professors - you always get help and consultation if you need them - active student life/student clubs, organisations

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