Pázmány Péter Catholic University vs Budapest Business University - BBU vs ESSCA School of Management vs Budapest Metropolitan University vs Kodolányi János University - KJU

Side-by-side comparison from 43 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pázmány Péter Catholic University (4.10)
Pázmány Péter Catholic University: wins 2/7 categories
Budapest Business University - BBU: wins 2/7 categories
ESSCA School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
Budapest Metropolitan University: wins 1/7 categories
Kodolányi János University - KJU: wins 0/7 categories
Edutus University: wins 0/7 categories
Avicenna International College: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Computer and Information Science
Best programme: Tourism and Catering
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Animation
Budapest, Hungary
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.60
3.79
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3.54
3.33
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Location
4.00
4.05
4.15
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3.33
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Professors
4.18
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3.89
4.00
3.67
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Internationality
3.60
3.95
3.92
4.00
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Student life
3.98
3.63
4.15
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3.00
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Value
4.00
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3.89
3.77
3.33
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Accommodation
2.60
3.37
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3.31
3.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +Strong international opportunities and connections
  • +Collaborative and helpful student community
  • +Practical knowledge and real-world application
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive professors
  • +Strong student support and well-structured courses
  • +Practical, real-world teaching and international exposure
  • +Supportive staff and engaging learning environment
  • +High-quality programs and diverse student body
  • +Unique, broad, and exploratory learning approach
  • +Modern, open-minded environment

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Inconsistent course quality and teacher support are problematic.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues.
  • -Unprofessional teaching staff and language barriers.
  • -Disorganized structure and struggles with course registration.
  • -Irrelevant course content and unqualified instructors.
  • -High tuition fees for perceived poor value.
  • -Lack of student motivation and academic focus.
  • -Lack of practical skills and real-world application in the curriculum.

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Rating summary
What students say

A generally positive university profile is indicated by these ratings. The strongest areas are Professors (4.18) and Value (4), suggesting excellent academic instruction and a good return on investment. Location and Student Life also score well. The weakest area is Accomodation, with a rating of 2.6, indicating this aspect may require improvement. Facilities and Internationality are rated moderately.

This university garners a strong overall rating, with Location emerging as its most celebrated aspect. Professors and Value are also highly regarded. Conversely, Accomodation received the lowest score. Student Life and Facilities are mid-range, while Internationality is also a notable strength. The university presents a generally positive picture, with distinct areas of excellence and areas for potential improvement.

This institution shows excellent strengths in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving high scores of 4.15. **Professors** also garnered a perfect 4. **Facilities**, with a score of 3.54, and **Value** at 3.77, are respectable. The **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.31. **Internationality** is also a strong point, rated at 3.92.

This university presents a generally positive but mixed picture. Its strongest areas include Internationality, scoring a solid 4. Professors also received a commendable rating of 3.67. Conversely, Student Life and Accommodation are its weakest points, both averaging a 3. Facilities, Location, and Value are all rated moderately at 3.33.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4/5, ~83% of reviews are positive. Students praise friendly and experienced teachers, practical lectures, and good international/Erasmus opportunities. Some noted a challenging math focus initially.

~57% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical knowledge and professional, up-to-date teachers. ~9.5% of feedback indicates issues with communication and organization.

Most reviews (around 70%) highlight practical teaching, an international environment, and good quality staff/students. A small percentage (about 7.7%) express dissatisfaction with course relevance and teacher quality.

With an average rating of 3/5, student feedback is mixed. Approximately 33% of reviews are negative, citing a lack of technical skills and real-world experience. Positive comments highlight the university's unique, modern, and open-minded approach.

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Rating distribution
5★
17%
29%
23%
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4★
67%
29%
46%
33%
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3★
17%
33%
23%
33%
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2★
0%
5%
8%
33%
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1★
0%
5%
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Most useful review
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Great community!

The main advantage of this university is the great community we have. With only 200 students every year most of the people know each other, and know where they can get help. We exchange our notes, we help others understand the materials. Better, experienced students give extra lessons for groups totally free if they feel they are behind in the course. Besides this, there are many great opportunities, the university has good relations with different laboratories in Budapest, which helps us find ourselves a fitting place for our thesis. And even the university has it's own amazing labs with amazing scientists, so this is definitely a great place for those who want to do something in research. My only problem is that we study a little from everything, and by this, sometimes I feel like I don't really know everything. But if you are committed enough here, you will definitely find your calling.

Dynamic environment and teachers

The environment is good and it’s multicultural The compound is really nice but a bit far(depending on the faculty) They should have a sports team because of the facilities that they have They should really consider the sports career of the university

Engaging

ESSCA School of Management is known for its international approach and diverse programs. In my opinion, many students appreciate its emphasis on experiential learning and the opportunities for international exposure through exchange programs and internships. However, some may find the workload demanding and challenging but that's the way it operates. Whether I recommend it would depend on your specific academic and career goals, as well as your preferences for learning style and environment. Likes/ Dislikes: *Essca provides enormous opportunities to improve and enhance your skill. *Diversified culture *Provides webinars and seminars across all the campuses. *Workload Management could be seen as an disadvantage. As sometimes, you may find it very challenging.

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