University of Sunderland vs University of British Columbia vs University of Fredericton - UFred vs Yorkville University vs ABC Business Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 295 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of Sunderland: wins 3/7 categories
University of British Columbia: wins 2/7 categories
University of Fredericton - UFred: wins 0/7 categories
Yorkville University: wins 0/7 categories
ABC Business Academy: wins 0/7 categories
University of New Brunswick - UNB: wins 2/7 categories
Université du Québec à Rimouski - UQAR: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Sunderland, The United Kingdom
4.20
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63 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Arts
Fredericton, Canada
3.40
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17 reviews
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Best programme: Counselling Psychology
Toronto, Canada
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Best programme: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.52
Win
4.22
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3.00
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4.23
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Location
4.15
4.46
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3.67
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4.19
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Professors
4.44
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4.10
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3.76
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3.70
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Internationality
4.24
4.35
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3.65
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4.41
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Student life
4.07
4.31
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2.93
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4.27
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Value
4.16
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4.08
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3.29
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4.15
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Accommodation
3.75
3.86
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2.93
Not rated
3.96
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, UK-standard curriculum with critical thinking focus
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable, and accessible faculty
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment for international students
  • +Excellent professors and engaging courses
  • +Abundant resources and study spaces
  • +Strong career preparation and practical experience

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  • +Flexible online learning formats
  • +Supportive professors and inspiring cohorts
  • +Industry-focused curriculum and practical projects

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  • +Real-world application and hands-on experience
  • +Supportive community and resources
  • +Affordable tuition and cost of living

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Cons
  • -Insufficient lecturers and inadequate course delivery
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Unclear communication and lack of student involvement
  • -Administrative and course selection difficulties.
  • -Subpar teaching quality and arbitrary grading.
  • -Lack of genuine social connections outside of clubs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a major concern.
  • -The university prioritizes profit over student needs and support.
  • -Lack of practical support and outdated facilities are significant drawbacks.

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  • -Unorganized and incoherent curriculum, especially in later years.
  • -Frequent, challenging tests that hinder comprehension.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **facilities**, scoring a high 4.52. **Professors** also receive positive recognition with a rating of 4.44. Areas that could benefit from further development include **accommodation**, which received the lowest rating at 3.75. Overall, the university presents a generally favorable image with solid scores in location, student life, internationality, and value.

This institution receives strong commendations for its **location (4.46)**, **internationality (4.35)**, and **student life (4.31)**. Facilities and value are also well-regarded, with ratings around 4.08 to 4.22. The **accommodation rating (3.86)** is the lowest among the surveyed aspects, indicating this is an area that could see improvement.

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Assessing the university's performance reveals a varied picture. Professors, location, and internationality are strong points, each scoring well above average. Conversely, student life and accommodation represent areas needing improvement, with the lowest ratings. Value for money sits in the mid-range, while facilities are also rated moderately.

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Internationality and Student Life are standout strengths, both receiving high marks. Facilities and Location are also rated favorably. The university performs adequately in Accomodation and Value. Professors emerge as the weakest area, with a comparatively lower rating. Overall, the institution demonstrates strong performance in student experience and global engagement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a ~84% positive sentiment, students highlight valuable experiences, practical skills, and supportive lecturers. A small fraction (~1.6%) of reviews noted insufficient lecturers or a course not meeting expectations.

With 190 reviews and an average rating of 4.23/5, ~87% of students report positive experiences, citing excellent academics, professors, and campus resources. A small amount of feedback (approx. 1%) noted difficulties with course selection and finding genuine connections.

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Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising flexible online learning and supportive staff, though some note administrative strictness. About 29.4% of feedback is negative, citing a profit-driven approach, lack of student support, and degree processing delays.

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With a 4.22/5 average from 27 reviews, ~81% of feedback is positive, highlighting supportive entrepreneurship, real-world applications, and affordability. Minimal negative feedback exists.

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Rating distribution
5★
41%
38%
0%
24%
0%
48%
0%
4★
43%
49%
0%
41%
0%
33%
0%
3★
14%
12%
0%
6%
0%
15%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
24%
0%
4%
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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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Masters of counseling psychology- nightmare

This program is a total waste of money, huge nightmare. I’ve been a student there for 1 semester and it’s a complete joke, the teachers make up grades then don’t respond to your concerns. I’ve never seen anything like it. I have a different masters from a real school and it was nothing like this. Dave your money this school is a scam.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering

"University of New Brunswick is fantastic! Professors are knowledgeable and supportive, campus life is vibrant, and the curriculum is challenging yet rewarding. The supportive community and abundance of resources have made my university experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!"

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