Torrens University Australia vs Australian National University vs The University of Western Australia vs University of Canberra vs Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Side-by-side comparison from 121 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.70)
Torrens University Australia: wins 0/7 categories
Australian National University: wins 0/7 categories
The University of Western Australia: wins 0/7 categories
University of Canberra: wins 3/7 categories
Academy of Interactive Entertainment: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 4/7 categories
Australian Adult Learning Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Hospitality Management
Best programme: Commerce
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Canberra, Australia
4.20
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46 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
4.70
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.38
3.96
4.15
4.32
Not rated
4.56
Win
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Location
3.63
3.46
4.00
4.33
Not rated
4.78
Win
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Professors
3.38
3.96
3.97
4.39
Not rated
4.67
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Internationality
3.50
4.00
4.09
4.37
Not rated
4.67
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Student life
3.00
3.69
3.97
4.41
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Value
3.38
3.84
4.06
4.46
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.17
4.00
3.67
4.44
Win
Not rated
3.22
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and interactive classes with knowledgeable and passionate professors
  • +Flexible learning options catering to working students
  • +Practical, real-world experience emphasized
  • +Exceptional research opportunities and facilities
  • +Dedicated, supportive professors and academic quality
  • +Vibrant campus atmosphere and diverse community
  • +Excellent curriculum and faculty support
  • +Strong community, diversity, and inclusion
  • +Abundant resources and engaging campus life
  • +Inspiring campus and top-tier education
  • +Supportive community and engaging learning experience
  • +Excellent professors and academic guidance

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  • +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
  • -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.
  • -Outdated and insufficient facilities are a major concern.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues lead to frustration.
  • -Lack of career support and relevant learning experiences is disappointing.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.

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  • -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

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 university demonstrates particularly strong performance in Accommodation and Internationality, both scoring a perfect 4.0. Conversely, Location received the lowest rating at 3.46. Other areas like Facilities (3.96), Professors (3.96), Student Life (3.69), and Value (3.84) all fall within a solid, favorable range, indicating a well-rounded educational experience with specific standout features.

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.

Overall, this university garners consistently strong ratings. Its weakest area, with a rating of 4.318, is facilities. Conversely, accommodation stands out as the strongest performer, achieving a 4.444 rating. Professors, location, student life, internationality, and value all fall within a narrow, highly positive range, indicating a well-rounded student experience.

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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

~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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with students highlighting excellent research opportunities, experienced professors, and a vibrant campus atmosphere. Some mention high costs.

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.

With a ~4.2/5 average rating from 46 reviews, students praise the stunning campus, top-tier education, and supportive community. Recurring themes include engaging academics, helpful professors, and transformative experiences. No negative feedback was recorded.

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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★
38%
24%
27%
20%
0%
67%
0%
4★
25%
60%
55%
80%
0%
33%
0%
3★
0%
16%
18%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

Exceptional

My experience at Australian National University has been amazing I love the vibrant atmosphere on campus, which offers a diverse range of activities, plenty of green spaces, and a wide variety of organizations, sports teams, and events to choose from - there's always something that suits my interests. What's even more impressive is the support I've received from my professors, who have gone above and beyond to help me grow both academically and personally. Their dedication to student success is truly exceptional.

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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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