Universidad de Palermo - UP vs Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina - UCA vs Universidad de Buenos Aires - UBA vs Universidad Abierta Interamericana - UAI vs National University of Mar del Plata

Side-by-side comparison from 67 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: National University of Mar del Plata (4.70)
Universidad de Palermo - UP: wins 0/7 categories
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina - UCA: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de Buenos Aires - UBA: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Abierta Interamericana - UAI: wins 6/7 categories
National University of Mar del Plata: wins 0/7 categories
National University Tres de Febrero - UNTREF: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de la Marina Mercante: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Buenos Aires, Argentina
4.30
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13 reviews
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Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Audiovisual Communication
4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting Technician
Best programme: Arts and Sciences
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.40
4.25
3.14
5.00
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Location
3.80
4.71
4.07
5.00
Win
4.33
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.20
4.25
4.63
5.00
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
3.80
4.13
4.00
5.00
Win
3.67
3.00
Not rated
Student life
4.60
4.88
Win
4.11
4.00
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Value
3.80
4.63
4.77
5.00
Win
4.33
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.80
4.50
2.97
5.00
Win
4.33
2.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Flexible study options and personalized learning paths
  • +High-quality professors with real-world experience
  • +Practical, project-based learning and career support
  • +Practical, real-world application of learning
  • +Supportive staff and comfortable facilities
  • +High-quality education and valuable peer connections
  • +High academic standards and quality programs
  • +Passionate and caring professors
  • +Public and tuition-free access
  • +Accessible and career-focused with internship/work opportunities
  • +Supportive environment for academic and career guidance
  • +Wide range of specialization options
  • +Comprehensive curriculum with strong theoretical and practical foundation
  • +Supportive faculty and valuable real-world experience through practicums/assistantships
  • +Dynamic and diverse learning environment with helpful, analytical teachers
  • +Specialized and innovative programs, especially in art, technology, health, and environment.
  • +Excellent infrastructure and highly qualified faculty.

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of engagement from instructors and insufficient course relevance are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of student support and engagement is a concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a recurring complaint.
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant issue.
  • -Poor communication and administrative inefficiencies cause frustration.
  • -A perceived lack of support and engagement from instructors is common.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in student life, scoring a high 4.6, and facilities, rated at 4.4. Conversely, location, accommodation, internationality, and value all received a moderate 3.8, indicating areas for potential improvement. The academic side is well-regarded, with professors achieving a solid 4.2. Overall, the university offers a good experience, particularly in its campus resources and social environment.

This institution demonstrates outstanding strengths in accommodation, receiving a high rating of 4.5, and particularly excels in value for money, scoring an impressive 4.625. Student life also garners exceptional feedback at 4.33. Conversely, the location presents the lowest-rated aspect, with a score of 3.67, indicating room for improvement in this area compared to its other well-regarded features.

Overall, the university receives strong ratings in most surveyed categories. Professors and value are notably high, alongside excellent student life and internationality. The location is also well-regarded. However, facilities and accommodation received the lowest scores, indicating areas for potential improvement.

This institution garners excellent scores across most aspects. Its facilities, professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value are all rated a perfect 5 out of 5. Student life is the sole area receiving a slightly lower, yet still strong, rating of 4.

This institution garners strong reviews, particularly excelling in student life, accommodation, location, and value, all receiving a high 4.33. Facilities and professors also score well with a solid 4. A notable area for improvement is internationality, which received the lowest rating of 3.67, suggesting a potential focus for development.

This institution garners solid marks, particularly excelling in its **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Student Life**, all receiving a score of 4. The university also scores well in **Value**, mirroring these strengths. Its **Location** and **Internationality** are rated moderately at 3. The **Accomodation** stands out as a weaker area, receiving a score of 2, indicating potential room for improvement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

University feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with ~77% of reviews rating it 4–5 stars and an average of 4.31/5. Students praise flexible study plans, project-based learning, and excellent professors. No negative feedback was reported.

All 11 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.36/5. Students value the concrete teaching approach combining theory and practical application, excellent curricular level, and supportive staff and peers.

With an average rating of 4.22/5 from 36 reviews, ~92% are positive. Students praise high academic standards, excellent professors, and quality programs that foster critical thinking. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

With an average rating of 4/5, ~67% of reviews are positive, highlighting accessible career paths and helpful staff. The remaining ~33% of feedback is not negative.

All 3 reviews were positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlighted comprehensive curriculum, supportive faculty, and valuable real-world experience, with only minor mentions of areas for practice improvement.

The university receives positive feedback (~100%) for its strong infrastructure, qualified faculty, and innovative, specialized programs. One review highlighted unique offerings in art, technology, health, and environmental studies.

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Rating distribution
5★
54%
36%
33%
33%
67%
0%
0%
4★
23%
64%
56%
33%
33%
100%
0%
3★
23%
0%
11%
33%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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The Best and the Beast

One of the best spanish-speak university in the word. Prestigious and free. The lack of material resources encourages one to be proactive and gives you that “street wisdom” that more classy universities dont have.

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