University of Wollongong - UOW vs RMIT University vs Swinburne University of Technology vs The University of Western Australia vs Monash University

Side-by-side comparison from 261 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
University of Wollongong - UOW: wins 2/7 categories
RMIT University: wins 1/7 categories
Swinburne University of Technology: wins 1/7 categories
The University of Western Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Monash University: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 3/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.47
4.27
4.27
4.15
4.35
4.56
Win
Not rated
Location
4.60
4.14
4.40
4.00
4.08
4.78
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.53
4.48
4.06
3.97
4.48
4.67
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.47
4.11
4.69
Win
4.09
4.49
4.67
Not rated
Student life
4.47
Win
4.07
4.13
3.97
4.16
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.40
Win
4.22
4.31
4.06
4.25
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.80
3.89
Win
3.87
3.67
3.74
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, real-world learning and diverse international perspectives.
  • +High-quality, engaging teaching from professional and passionate staff.
  • +Strong career prospects and supportive alumni network.
  • +Practical and industry-focused learning
  • +Real-world experience from professors
  • +Engaging and relevant coursework
  • +Comprehensive curriculum with practical skills emphasis
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive instructors
  • +Opportunities for electives, exchange programs, and work-integrated learning
  • +Excellent curriculum and faculty support
  • +Strong community, diversity, and inclusion
  • +Abundant resources and engaging campus life
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and modern campus environment
  • +Diverse community and valuable personal development opportunities
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequent complaints.
  • -Inconsistent and unresponsive administrative support causes frustration.
  • -Unengaging or poorly delivered course content is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant student frustration and lack of support.
  • -Industrial action negatively impacts students with delayed feedback and limited staff assistance.
  • -Teachers are unhelpful and actively work against students' success.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a significant concern.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies and poor communication create frustration.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods and relevant curriculum is a common complaint.
  • -Lack of practical, industry-relevant learning and underwhelming course content.
  • -Insufficient career opportunities and support services.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.

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Rating summary
What students say

The university demonstrates a strong overall performance, with its **Location** standing out as the highest-rated aspect. **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality** also receive very positive marks. In contrast, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other surveyed categories. **Value** also received a good rating, aligning with the majority of positive feedback.

Professors stand out as the university's strongest asset, earning a stellar 4.477 rating. Facilities and Value also received favorable scores above 4.2. The lowest-rated aspect, however, is Accommodation, coming in at 3.886. Overall, the institution demonstrates a solid reputation, particularly in its academic and financial offerings.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Location**, both scoring exceptionally high. Its **Facilities** and **Value** also receive very positive marks. The **Accomodation** category, however, stands out as the lowest-rated aspect, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience with particular advantages in global reach and its physical setting.

Across various aspects, this university demonstrates a generally positive reception. Facilities stand out as a particular strength, earning the highest rating. Student life and professors also receive commendable scores, as does internationality and value. Location is rated consistently well. The weakest area, though still respectable, is accommodation.

Remarkably high marks were achieved in several areas, with Internationality (4.49) and Professors (4.48) standing out as the strongest aspects. Facilities also scored well at 4.35. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the lowest-rated category at 3.74. The university also received solid scores for Student Life (4.16), Location (4.08), and Value (4.25), indicating a generally positive, though not uniformly exceptional, student experience.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 15 positive reviews and an average rating of 4.47/5, students highlight seamless transfers, real international exposure, and excellent teaching. This feedback represents approximately 0% negative sentiment.

Approximately 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical, industry-focused learning and experienced faculty. A small percentage (~3%) mention administrative issues and industrial action impacting studies.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting comprehensive curriculum, good teaching quality, and diverse electives. A small percentage of feedback expressed concerns about faculty.

With an average rating of 4.09/5, ~82% of reviews are positive. Students highlight strong academics, excellent facilities, and a supportive community with accessible resources and diverse inclusion. No negative feedback was recorded.

The university garners high praise, with ~96% positive reviews. Students highlight knowledgeable faculty, modern facilities, and diverse programs. A small percentage (~3.4%) mentioned concerns about cost-cutting and less practical learning experiences.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

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Rating distribution
5★
47%
20%
69%
27%
43%
67%
0%
4★
53%
76%
19%
55%
50%
33%
0%
3★
0%
1%
6%
18%
3%
0%
0%
2★
0%
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
1★
0%
2%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Money masters

Unfortunately, I had to go to RMIT University in Australia, and I have to admit that it was the most disappointing and unpleasant experience of my life. It was immediately apparent that this establishment was not at all what it purported to be—a prominent university. First and foremost, dealing with the RMIT administration is a complete headache. They are uncoordinated, unresponsive, and don't appear to care about genuinely assisting kids in succeeding. I had to wait weeks for a simple inquiry to be resolved, and even then, the answers I got were sometimes wrong or conflicting. The quality of education at RMIT is also severely lacking. Many of the professors are disinterested and seem to have no real passion for teaching. The curriculum is outdated, and the coursework often feels irrelevant to real-world applications. It's clear that the university is more concerned with making a profit than actually providing a quality education. The facilities at RMIT are in a sorry state as well. The classrooms are cramped and outdated, and the library is sorely lacking in resources. It's as if the university is stuck in the past and has no interest in investing in modern facilities for its students. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of my time at RMIT was the lack of support for students. There is a complete lack of career services and guidance for students looking to enter the job market. It's as if the university expects you to figure it all out on your own. In summary, I would strongly advise anyone considering RMIT University in Australia to think twice. The administration is a mess, the education is subpar, and the lack of support for students is disheartening. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration and look elsewhere for your education.

Worst university ever. It is a cartel looting me.

They are thugs. Don't ever go to them. The teachers are part of the cartel who do not help students to let them fail and earn millions of dollars. Infrastructure is the best but the teachers are the worst.

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Courses

The degree matched its expectation and was in line with goals set before starting the degree. The most important aspect of the degree was to build the latest skills in my domain and be able to interact with the industry. Both of these were well provided by the university. Would definitely recommend it to others.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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