University of British Columbia vs Lighthouse Labs vs Canadian Tourism College - CTC vs Cornerstone International Community College of Canada vs LaSalle College Vancouver

Side-by-side comparison from 199 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of British Columbia: wins 0/4 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/4 categories
Canadian Tourism College - CTC: wins 0/4 categories
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada: wins 2/4 categories
LaSalle College Vancouver: wins 0/4 categories
Columbia College - CC: wins 0/4 categories
VGC International College: wins 2/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts
Vancouver, Canada
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Best programme: Business Administration and Communication Studies
Best programme: Fashion Marketing and Communication
Vancouver, Canada
5.00
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Best programme: Communication
Best programme: Communications with Business Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
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4.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
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Location
4.45
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5.00
4.00
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.10
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4.40
3.50
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.35
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4.20
5.00
3.00
5.00
Student life
4.31
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4.20
1.50
4.00
5.00
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Value
4.08
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4.60
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3.50
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.86
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4.25
Win
3.00
4.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent academics and experienced faculty
  • +Valuable career preparation and practical learning
  • +Great campus resources and vibrant student life

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  • +Engaging instructors and practical, real-world skills development
  • +Supportive learning environment and personal growth opportunities
  • +Focused, valuable programs with diverse, relevant subject matter
  • +Experienced faculty and supportive learning environment
  • +Modern facilities and equipment
  • +Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • +Practical learning and real-world application
  • +Resources and materials for engagement
  • +Passion development and field familiarity
  • +Supportive and helpful teachers
  • +Practical co-op experiences
Cons
  • -Administrative and course selection issues are a significant frustration.
  • -Some professors and classes are subpar, with arbitrary grading.
  • -Social experiences outside of clubs can be disappointing.

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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and clear communication.
  • -Ineffective or uninspired teaching and curriculum.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a significant concern.
  • -The teaching quality and course content often fall short of expectations.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support for students is a common complaint.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Administrative issues and poor communication are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are sometimes seen as lacking.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates a commendable performance across several key areas. Its strongest suit is location, achieving a high rating of 4.45. Student life and internationality also receive positive marks, both above 4.3. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.86. Other aspects like facilities, professors, and value fall within a solid range, generally around the 4.0 to 4.2 mark.

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This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback across multiple aspects. Its location stands out as a perfect score, while professors and overall value are also highly regarded. The weakest area, though still strong, is its facilities rating. Student life, internationality, and accommodation are all robustly rated, contributing to a generally excellent university experience.

This institution garners particularly strong ratings in **Internationality (5)**, indicating a well-developed global presence. **Facilities** and **Location** also score highly at 4. Conversely, **Student Life** presents a significant area for improvement, rated only 1.5. **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** all sit in the mid-range, with scores of 3.5, 3, and 3.5 respectively.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its academic offerings and campus environment. Professors and location both received perfect scores, indicating a highly regarded faculty and desirable setting. Student life, facilities, and accommodation are also strong points, scoring a solid 4 out of 5. The university's weakest area is its internationality, with a rating of 3, suggesting room for improvement in global engagement. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded and appealing option.

Remarkably high scores characterize this institution, with exceptional ratings of 5 in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Internationality. These areas represent the university's strongest points. Conversely, the Accomodation rating of 3 indicates a relative weakness, while the Value score of 4 suggests a generally positive but not outstanding offering in that regard.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~83% positive reviews, students praise demanding academics, supportive resources, and career preparation. A small minority note challenges with course selection and professor engagement.

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All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/5. Students highlight practical learning, knowledgeable instructors, and a supportive environment. There is no negative feedback in this sample.

With an average rating of 4/5 based on two reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight experienced faculty and modern facilities as key strengths. No negative feedback was recorded.

The sole review is highly positive (100%), awarding 5/5 stars. Students praise opportunities to explore passions and access to resources for real-life practice.

The sole review is highly positive (5/5), praising the Applied Communications course for being helpful to responsible, self-driven students with clear goals. Teachers are noted as very supportive.

Rating distribution
5★
38%
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4★
50%
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3★
12%
0%
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2★
1%
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1★
1%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Underwhelming

I was there as an exchange student from Europe, attending classes at Sauder Business School and the Mechanical Engineering Department. Studying at UBC is definitely a mixed bag in terms of the quality of education. I did have a few great professors who held wonderfully challenging and well-thought-out classes, making me feel that UBC punches above its weight in terms of educational quality. However, some other lectures were undoubtedly subpar. Grading seemed quite arbitrary at times (moving goalposts seems to be a recurring theme at UBC), and the lectures were not nearly as good as they should have been, in my opinion. It is quite fair to say that other exchange students and I were often shocked that UBC allows these courses to occur annually without making efforts to improve them. At UBC as a whole, less is expected from students than at my home university. I've seen people never show up to class and hold presentations that would never fly at my home uni. Professors seems to welcome all questions even if they are about things a fourth-year engineering student just months before graduation needs to know. I am not sure if UBC ensures that its graduates are adequately educated, and would definitely think twice if I was a recruiter and had to hire someone who attented there. From what I have seen, I would tentatively recommend Sauder Business School. For Mechanical Engineering (and probably also Electrical and Civil Engineering), UBC is simply too small, offering a lack of choices and not many lectures; usually, only introductory courses are offered for most topics. I recommend attending a more engineering/science-focused university, such as Waterloo or others in the US or Europe. It is quite astonishing how much money people pay to attend these subpar classes. Enjoyed having a beach on campus.

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