Bocconi University vs University of Milano-Bicocca - UNIMIB vs Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - UCSC vs SDA Bocconi School of Management vs Humanitas University - HU

Side-by-side comparison from 195 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University - UniSR (4.90)
Bocconi University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Milano-Bicocca - UNIMIB: wins 0/7 categories
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - UCSC: wins 1/7 categories
SDA Bocconi School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Humanitas University - HU: wins 2/7 categories
Milano Fashion Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University - UniSR: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Milano, Italy
4.20
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108 reviews
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Best programme: BSc in International Economics and Management
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Communication Management
Best programme: Medicine and Surgery
Best programme: Fisioterapia
Category ratings
Facilities
4.25
3.64
4.14
Not rated
4.60
Win
Not rated
4.57
Location
4.30
3.77
4.48
Win
Not rated
3.80
Not rated
4.29
Professors
4.28
3.40
4.32
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
4.86
Win
Internationality
3.94
3.05
3.89
Not rated
4.60
Win
Not rated
4.43
Student life
4.18
3.59
4.00
Not rated
4.20
Not rated
4.43
Win
Value
4.33
3.63
4.34
Not rated
4.20
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.90
3.00
3.38
Not rated
3.60
Not rated
4.17
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent, highly qualified instructors and updated courses
  • +Strong foundation in management and economics with real-world application
  • +Numerous professional and integration opportunities
  • +Excellent academic environment and qualified professors
  • +Well-organized facilities and supportive student life
  • +Opportunities for interaction and personal growth
  • +Helpful and knowledgeable professors
  • +Inclusive and transformative environment
  • +Career-building opportunities and connections

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  • +International focus and English-taught programs
  • +Excellent facilities and proximity to research hospital
  • +Strong career prospects and innovative programs

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  • +Integrated academic, clinical, and research environment
  • +High-quality teaching and knowledgeable, available instructors
  • +Excellent preparation, rich internships, and modern facilities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated teaching methods emphasize memorization over practical application.
  • -Limited and unpleasant facilities hinder the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Lack of personal attention and feeling like a number
  • -Concerns about professor qualifications
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a major concern.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are perceived as ineffective and irrelevant.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of support for students are disliked.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency leads to confusion.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution receives strong marks in several key areas. Value for money stands out as a particularly high-scoring category, closely followed by location and professors. Student life and facilities also perform well. The areas with the lowest ratings are accommodations and internationality, suggesting potential room for improvement in these specific aspects of the university experience.

This university scores strongest in **Location**, receiving a rating of 3.77. **Facilities** and **Value** also perform well, both hovering around 3.63. Conversely, **Accomodation** is the weakest area, with a rating of 2.99, closely followed by **Internationality** at 3.05. Ratings for **Professors** and **Student Life** fall in the mid-range, indicating a more mixed student experience.

This institution receives particularly high marks for its **location** (4.48), closely followed by **professors** (4.32) and **value** (4.34). Students also appreciate the **facilities** (4.14) and **student life** (4.00). The weakest area of feedback centers on **accommodation**, which scores the lowest at 3.38, with **internationality** also receiving a slightly more moderate rating of 3.89.

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This institution garners considerable praise for its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.6. Student life and overall value are also well-regarded, with scores of 4.2. Areas for potential improvement lie in **Accomodation** and **Location**, which received lower ratings of 3.6 and 3.8 respectively. Professors are rated favorably at 4.

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This institution receives outstanding marks, particularly for its **professors** and **value**, which are rated exceptionally high. The **facilities** and **student life** are also strong points. While **accommodation** and **location** are rated slightly lower, they remain positive. The university demonstrates good **internationality**, contributing to a well-rounded experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The vast majority of reviews are positive, praising rigorous, well-taught courses and professional integration opportunities. A small portion of feedback mentions administrative issues and outdated teaching methods valuing memorization.

The university is praised for its modern campus, facilities, and international environment by ~74% of reviewers. Some mention intensive schedules. One reviewer noted poor organization and feeling like a number.

With ~96% positive feedback, students highlight helpful professors, excellent learning environments, and valuable networking opportunities. Some noted high tuition fees or minor organizational issues. No 1-2 star reviews were submitted.

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With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are positive, highlighting innovative programs and good facilities. Some mention an intense workload and occasional disorganization.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students frequently highlight the strong integration of campus, hospital, and research, along with high-quality teaching and valuable internship opportunities.

Rating distribution
5★
38%
19%
39%
0%
40%
0%
86%
4★
53%
52%
59%
0%
40%
0%
14%
3★
6%
26%
5%
0%
20%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
An amazing experience!

I love the quality of education I received at Bocconi. Having previously studied Management back in Turkey, coming here to do my masters in Marketing Management allowed me to get much more specialisation regarding my field. I got to know more about the data side of marketing, which brought me a whole other perspective. The school itself has many opportunities to make your university life the best possible experience. I enjoyed the seminars held, the extracurricular activities carried out, the opportunities to join an association, and have also been staying in one of the residences of Bocconi, which has made my life so much easier. Overall, I can say that both in terms of the education I got and the campus life Bocconi provided me, I am very satisfied with everything.

Bicocca Sociology

I am following the degree course in Sociology. I'm really happy with how I'm finding myself at this university. I think the professors are very good and available in giving any kind of information. Very active university life with numerous initiatives. Clean and sunny environment. I highly recommend it.

Transformative Experience

As an international student, my experience at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has been transformative. The university’s inclusive environment fosters a deep sense of belonging, making it easy to adapt to a new culture. Professors are approachable and deeply knowledgeable, providing an enriching academic experience that combines theory with practical insights. The campus is vibrant, offering a blend of modern facilities and historic charm, creating an inspiring atmosphere for learning. With diverse extracurricular activities and opportunities to connect with students from around the world, Cattolica truly embodies a global community. It’s a place where personal and academic growth thrive.

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Would undoubtedly choose it again if I had to

Personally, I am quite happy with my choice to come to study at Humanitas University and would do so again if I had to. It is by no means a perfect university, it is currently going through some 'growing pains' that result in disorganization, some professors are better than others, etc. However, it's a new university that is growing, the hospital is right next to it, the facilities are new and excellent, there is a lot of support for international students, etc. In my opinion, the pros heavily outweigh the cons.

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A place for opportunities!

I completed both my Bachelor’s (Triennale) and Master’s (Magistrale) degrees in Biotechnology. Being in a small class was really helpful. It made communication between students and professors much easier. Also, the program offers a one-year internship packed with opportunities! .

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