Escola Politécnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo - USP vs Instituto Federal de Sao Paulo - IFSP vs Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie vs Faculty of Technology and Administration Paulista - FIAP vs Ironhack

Side-by-side comparison from 12 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Faculty of Technology and Administration Paulista - FIAP (5.00)
Escola Politécnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo - USP: wins 1/6 categories
Instituto Federal de Sao Paulo - IFSP: wins 0/6 categories
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: wins 2/6 categories
Faculty of Technology and Administration Paulista - FIAP: wins 0/6 categories
Ironhack: wins 3/6 categories
Centro Universitário Facens: wins 0/6 categories
Ecole Intuit Lab: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care
Best programme: Journalism
Barcelona, Spain
3.00
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Best programme: UX/UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design)
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Marseille, France
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
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Location
4.25
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3.50
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5.00
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Professors
3.00
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4.00
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3.00
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Internationality
2.75
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2.50
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3.00
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Student life
3.00
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3.00
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5.00
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Value
3.25
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2.50
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3.00
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Accommodation
2.67
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4.50
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4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic foundation and knowledge transfer
  • +Supportive and engaging learning environment
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable faculty

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  • +Excellent teachers and engaging lectures
  • +Positive career prospects and university reputation
  • +Good campus facilities and student support
  • +Excellent professors and engaging courses
  • +High quality programming education
  • +Recognized as a top university
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with immediate application
  • +Experienced, professional instructors with industry expertise
  • +Engaging hybrid learning format

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Cons
  • -Pervasive and overwhelming activism, particularly a strong left bias, stifles unbiased learning.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are consistently frustrating.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are significant drawbacks.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are often perceived as lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency create dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived lack of value for money.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows a mixed performance across various metrics. Its strongest area is **Location**, achieving a high rating of 4.25. In contrast, **Accommodation** stands out as the weakest point, with a score of 2.67. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, and Student Life are moderate at 3, while Internationality also falls below average at 2.75. The overall **Value** is rated a respectable 3.25.

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This institution excels in its **facilities**, earning a perfect score of 5. Accommodations also receive high marks at 4.5. Conversely, the university's **internationality** and **value** are identified as weaker areas, both scoring 2.5. Professors are rated positively at 4, while location and student life fall in the mid-range.

Across all evaluated aspects, this institution received a uniform rating of zero. This suggests a consistent lack of perceived strength in areas such as facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value. With no areas standing out as particularly positive or negative, the university presents a uniform performance across all surveyed categories.

With exceptional marks in Facilities and Location, this institution clearly excels in its physical environment and accessibility. Student Life also receives top scores, suggesting a vibrant campus experience. Conversely, the university's weakest areas lie in its Professors and Internationality, both rated a moderate three. Value also sits at this mid-tier rating, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews show approximately 74% positive feedback, praising knowledgeable professors and a supportive environment. However, about 16.7% of reviews mention concerns like activism affecting learning.

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With an average rating of 3.67/5 and no negative feedback, students praise good teachers and lectures. Some mention bureaucracy and potential course expenses as minor drawbacks.

The sole reviewer rated FIAP 5/5 stars, highlighting excellent professors, students, and courses. This single positive review indicates a very favorable student experience, with no negative feedback reported.

With an average rating of 3/5, feedback is evenly split, with ~50% positive and ~50% negative. Positive comments highlight practical, hands-on learning and professional instructors. Negative reviews express dissatisfaction with program value and staff.

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Rating distribution
5★
33%
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4★
17%
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67%
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3★
33%
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33%
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2★
17%
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1★
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