The University of Sydney - USyd vs King's Own Institute - KOI vs Macquarie University vs Torrens University Australia vs University of New England

Side-by-side comparison from 111 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: King's Own Institute - KOI (4.50)
The University of Sydney - USyd: wins 4/6 categories
King's Own Institute - KOI: wins 0/6 categories
Macquarie University: wins 0/6 categories
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/6 categories
University of New England: wins 2/6 categories
Learning People: wins 0/6 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Commerce
4.50
Top
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
Sydney, Australia
4.10
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30 reviews
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Best programme: Media and Communication
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Armidale, Australia
4.20
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.52
Win
3.50
4.12
3.38
4.45
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.54
Win
3.50
4.21
3.63
4.21
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.16
3.50
4.33
3.38
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.43
Win
4.00
3.97
3.50
3.86
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.29
Win
4.00
3.75
3.00
4.29
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.22
4.00
3.93
3.38
4.29
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
4.04
3.50
3.42
3.17
4.05
Win
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse, comprehensive academic offerings and engaging programs
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty with real-world focus
  • +Strong community, lively campus life, and excellent facilities
  • +Quality education and real-world relevant course content
  • +Friendly and caring teachers and staff
  • +Excellent facilities and resources for practical learning.
  • +Supportive and proficient teaching staff.
  • +Engaging and relevant course content.
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +Flexible and accessible online learning options
  • +High-quality academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive student services and community focus

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring concern.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff is a significant drawback.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant delays and frustration.
  • -Poor communication and unhelpful staff create negative experiences.
  • -Administrative and management issues like course changes and unclear enrollment practices.
  • -High costs and questionable value for money regarding tuition fees.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff and potentially rude or untrained facilitators.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

Remarkably, this institution scores highly in several key areas. Its **strongest points are Facilities and Location**, both receiving outstanding marks. Student life and internationality also stand out with positive feedback. The university performs adequately in accommodations and professor quality, while its **weakest area is Value**, though still rated positively.

This institution presents a well-rounded profile, with particularly strong showings in Student Life, Internationality, and Value, all receiving four out of five stars. Areas that received solid, though slightly lower, ratings include Facilities, Professors, Location, and Accommodations, each scoring 3.5. This indicates a generally positive experience, with some aspects standing out more than others.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings, with Professors receiving the highest rating. Its Facilities and Location also garnered positive scores. Areas for potential improvement include Accommodations, which received the lowest rating among all surveyed categories. Student Life and Internationality were rated moderately well, alongside Value.

This institution demonstrates strengths in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Student Life** stands out as the area requiring the most attention, with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value are rated similarly and fall in the mid-range. Accomodation and Internationality also received respectable, though slightly lower, scores compared to the strongest category.

This institution garners strong marks in several key areas, with Facilities being the standout at 4.45. Professors and Student Life also receive favorable scores, alongside a solid rating for Value. Conversely, Internationality presents the lowest rating at 3.86, indicating a potential area for growth. Accommodations and Location also fall slightly below the highest-rated aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are highly positive (~94%), highlighting a multicultural environment, comprehensive programs, and supportive faculty. A few mention a crowded library. No significantly negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.5/5 and 0% negative feedback, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight excellent quality education, friendly staff, and courses relevant to the real world.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong facilities, understanding teachers, and practical learning. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions administrative issues and staff rudeness.

~63% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, passionate professors, and engaging classes. ~37.5% of feedback is negative, citing course changes and high costs.

With a 4.24/5 average rating from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students praise academic excellence, flexible remote/in-person options, and supportive faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
50%
40%
38%
29%
0%
0%
4★
60%
50%
40%
25%
67%
0%
0%
3★
6%
0%
13%
0%
5%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
7%
25%
0%
0%
0%
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A flexible path of study

I am happy with my choice of Macquarie University for my Bachelor's degree. My major in screen production has allowed me to explore practically every element of filmmaking possible. If you were looking to focus on very specific areas of study, I would perhaps look elsewhere. But for someone who has an interest in the field and isn't sure what they want to do, I have found the university opens your eyes to a world of possibilities. The campus is beautiful and easily accessible and makes an effort to create a sense of community.

Torrens university

I want to share my experience with Torrens University. They initially gave me an offer letter and Confirmation of Enrollment (COE), but after I had been in the course for a year, they changed the name of the course and added more subjects to my study plan. It really feels like Torrens is using this format to make more money from students. This kind of practice is frustrating and makes it hard for us to plan our studies effectively.

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