Dublin City University - DCU vs EM Normandie - EM Normandie vs Trinity Business School vs ICD Business School Dublin vs American College Dublin - ACD

Side-by-side comparison from 84 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Trinity Business School (5.00)
Dublin City University - DCU: wins 2/7 categories
EM Normandie - EM Normandie: wins 0/7 categories
Trinity Business School: wins 5/7 categories
ICD Business School Dublin: wins 0/7 categories
American College Dublin - ACD: wins 0/7 categories
Learning People: wins 0/7 categories
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: MSc International Logistics and Port Management
5.00
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Best programme: Business Economics and Social Science (BESS)
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Best programme: International Business
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
4.13
5.00
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2.87
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Location
3.75
3.75
4.00
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3.20
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Professors
4.35
4.13
5.00
Win
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3.86
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Internationality
4.18
Win
4.13
4.00
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3.71
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Student life
4.24
3.63
5.00
Win
Not rated
2.87
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Value
4.30
Win
4.13
4.00
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3.71
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Accommodation
4.07
3.57
5.00
Win
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2.93
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated and supportive lecturers
  • +Welcoming and friendly student community
  • +Positive and smooth overall university experience
  • +Practical, industry-relevant courses and inspiring professors
  • +Rich international environment and diverse student body
  • +Personal and professional development opportunities
  • +Strong sense of community and inclusive environment
  • +Opportunities for networking and professional growth
  • +Supportive and collaborative atmosphere

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  • +Passionate and supportive faculty with personalized attention
  • +Strong focus on student success and career development
  • +Welcoming city environment and convenient accommodations

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are major drawbacks.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and insufficient support hinder learning.
  • -Financial concerns and perceived low educational value.
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Lack of resources & support

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  • -Administrative and financial mismanagement, including delayed refunds and staff turnover.
  • -Concerns about academic stability and frequent changes in teaching staff.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners favorable ratings across most aspects, with **Professors** and **Value** standing out as the strongest areas, both scoring above 4.3. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also receive high marks, exceeding 4.2. **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are well-regarded, with scores around 4.0 and 4.1 respectively. The **Location** is the weakest performing category, though still respectable at 3.75.

This institution garners excellent marks in several key areas. Facilities, Professors, Internationality, and Value all received high scores of 4.125. Student Life and Accommodations are rated lower, at 3.625 and approximately 3.57 respectively, indicating these are areas with more room for improvement compared to its other strengths. The Location score sits at 3.75.

Exceptional marks are awarded for **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Accommodation**, all receiving a perfect score. The university also fares well in **Internationality** and **Value**, both rated a solid 4. The **Location** is its least high-scoring aspect, though still considered good at a 4.

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This institution's strengths lie in its **Professors**, with a solid rating of 3.86, and its **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring 3.71. Conversely, areas requiring improvement include **Facilities** and **Student Life**, each receiving a 2.87 rating. **Location** and **Accommodation** fall in the mid-range, with scores of 3.2 and 2.93 respectively.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.49 average rating from 61 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight excellent lecturers, a welcoming community, and a positive academic experience.

Most reviews praise the inspiring professors, practical learning, and international environment, contributing to a ~74% positive sentiment. One review expressed dissatisfaction, calling it a money-making scheme with mediocre teaching.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, the single review highlights a strong sense of community and a supportive, inclusive environment. Positive feedback emphasizes networking and personal/professional growth opportunities.

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Most (approximately 86%) of the 14 reviews are highly positive, praising knowledgeable and supportive faculty, small class sizes, and career development. A small percentage (~7%) of feedback mentioned financial issues and staff retention.

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Rating distribution
5★
51%
38%
100%
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7%
0%
0%
4★
48%
38%
0%
0%
79%
0%
0%
3★
2%
13%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
13%
0%
0%
7%
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