University of Wroclaw - UWr vs Graduate School for Social Research - GSSR vs Gdansk University of Technology vs University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn - UWM vs Vincent Pol University - VPU

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Graduate School for Social Research - GSSR (4.50)
University of Wroclaw - UWr: wins 2/7 categories
Graduate School for Social Research - GSSR: wins 0/7 categories
Gdansk University of Technology: wins 1/7 categories
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn - UWM: wins 3/7 categories
Vincent Pol University - VPU: wins 0/7 categories
University of Lodz - UL: wins 1/7 categories
Zabielski Foundation: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Biotechnology
Best programme: International Management
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Nursing
Best programme: Biology
Warsaw, Poland
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.12
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4.07
4.00
3.67
4.16
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Location
4.81
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4.67
4.86
Win
4.05
4.27
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Professors
4.47
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4.07
3.57
3.76
4.14
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Internationality
4.18
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4.13
4.29
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3.92
4.15
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Student life
4.22
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4.47
4.71
Win
3.64
4.18
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Value
4.44
Win
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4.20
4.14
3.68
4.24
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Accommodation
3.99
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4.27
Win
3.86
3.09
4.06
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Well-organized university with responsive administration
  • +Inspiring learning environment with quality education and practical experience
  • +Welcoming international community and enjoyable student life in a beautiful city
  • +High-quality teaching and respected professors
  • +Engaging academic content and insightful thinkers
  • +Well-organized courses and prepared materials
  • +Strong academic programmes and helpful professors
  • +Positive environment and friendly people
  • +Good career prospects and university reputation
  • +High-quality teaching and helpful professors
  • +Positive and international atmosphere
  • +Good facilities and campus environment
  • +Welcoming and supportive academic environment with approachable and knowledgeable faculty.
  • +Diverse and international student body with accessible English-taught programs.
  • +Practical learning opportunities and personalized attention in engaging discussions.
  • +High-quality education with excellent, approachable professors and a supportive atmosphere.
  • +Diverse, international, and social environment with many opportunities.
  • +Modern, well-equipped facilities and a positive urban setting.

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Cons
  • -Outdated and irrelevant course content not suitable for English Philology graduates.
  • -Lack of promised opportunities beyond specific career paths like translation or business.
  • -Severely underfunded and inadequate facilities.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently disliked.
  • -Lack of resources, including technology and learning materials, is a significant complaint.
  • -Outdated courses and unprepared or arrogant instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues impacting the student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a major concern.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies and poor communication cause significant frustration.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods and uninspired curriculum are often criticized.
  • -Inconsistent curriculum and poor lecturer English proficiency hinder learning.
  • -Difficulty in receiving promised refunds and poor communication from administration.
  • -Lack of preparation for future careers due to teaching methods.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and lack of efficient management.
  • -Outdated or poorly maintained facilities and resources.
  • -Unengaging curriculum and ineffective teaching methods.

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Rating summary
What students say

Evaluations reveal a university with notable strengths in location, boasting a score of 4.81, and in its professors, earning a 4.47. Student life and value are also highly regarded. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.99, suggesting room for improvement in this category. Facilities and internationality also received solid, above-average scores.

Across all surveyed categories, the university has received consistent ratings of zero. This indicates no discernible strengths or weaknesses in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, or value. The uniform scores suggest a lack of significant positive or negative attributes in any area evaluated.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in location, with a rating of 4.67, and student life, at 4.47. Facilities and professors also received solid scores of 4.06. Accommodations are rated highly at 4.3, while internationality stands at 4.17. Value for money is also positive at 4.2. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded profile, with its geographical setting and campus experience being particularly notable.

This university demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas, notably excelling in Location (4.86) and Student Life (4.71). Internationality (4.29) and Value (4.14) also receive high marks. Facilities (4) and Accommodations (3.86) are rated well, though slightly lower. The area with the lowest rating is Professors (3.57).

The university garners solid marks across most areas, with Location standing out as a significant strength. Internationality and Professors also received favorable reviews. Conversely, Accomodation was rated the weakest, suggesting room for improvement in that specific aspect. Other categories like Facilities, Student Life, and Value received moderate scores.

This institution garners strong ratings across several key areas. Location and value are particularly well-regarded, achieving scores over 4.2. Internationality and professors also score highly, exceeding 4.1. While student life and accommodation are rated positively, facilities represent the weakest area among the surveyed categories.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

The university receives strong positive feedback (~86%) regarding inspiring people, good organization, and enjoyable student life. A small percentage of reviews (~3.9%) mention program course design issues and underfunded facilities.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, 100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight excellent professors and high-quality content, though some note outdated management and poor funding.

With a 3.87 average rating from 15 reviews, about 74% are positive, highlighting friendly people, good programs, and a nice environment. A small portion, ~7%, mentioned some outdated courses and unhelpful teachers.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.43/5. Students highlight excellent teaching, helpful professors, and a great atmosphere. Some note older facilities, though recent modernizations are appreciated.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting knowledgeable lecturers, a welcoming and diverse environment, and good learning standards. A smaller portion of feedback (~12%) mentions issues with curriculum adherence, financial transparency, and lecturer communication.

With a 4.13/5 average rating from 98 reviews, ~94% are positive, highlighting a high-quality education, supportive academic staff, and a social, dynamic city. No negative feedback was received.

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Rating distribution
5★
56%
50%
13%
43%
32%
17%
0%
4★
29%
50%
67%
57%
36%
79%
0%
3★
10%
0%
13%
0%
20%
4%
0%
2★
4%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
12%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
A doorway to explore the world & your path

As a current master's student in the Communication Management program at the University of Wroclaw, I can confidently say that this journey has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life, not only academically, but also personally and professionally. 1. Global opportunities through Erasmus+: During my time here, I’ve joined two short-term BIP exchange programs in Spain and Romania (with a generous grant), and have a one-year exchange in Germany. These experiences have allowed me to meet peers from across Europe, learn in diverse settings, and grow both culturally and intellectually. 2. Serious research, strong support: I’m currently representing our Institute in a Monography research project of UWr, a valuable opportunity to engage deeply with academic work and collaborate with professors in a meaningful way. The opportunity is open for all students who wanna pursue an academic path. 3. Supportive and passionate faculty: The professors are not only knowledgeable but also truly approachable. In the first semester, I approached my professor for guidance on career path, research opportunities, and expressed my interest. She shared insightful experiences, motivated and encouraged me a lot. And she nominated me for the Monography research project under her supervision, and I got the opportunity. I'm grateful, honestly. 4. Practice-oriented learning: Unlike many programs that are heavy on theory, this one focuses on real-world projects, case studies, and group work - ideal for master's-level students who want to build practical skills for the workplace. Actually, I don't face much study pressure, I enjoy the courses. 5. International Office that really cares: The International Office team is incredibly helpful. During the application process, I was surprised that they always responded to my email inquiries quickly and helped me resolve any issues. When I study here, from paperworks support to academic/exchange activities, they are always ready to assist and create a welcoming environment for students from all over the world. 6. Peaceful lifestyle & affordable living: Wroclaw is a charming, student-friendly city with a mix of history and modernity. The cost of living is reasonable, making it accessible for many international students without compromising on quality of life. I travelled to many cities in European countries, but Wroclaw is one of the most peaceful and affordable cities. Although the English skills of the city officers are limited, they always try to support by using Google Translate or finding support people. Studying at the University of Wroclaw has opened doors I never imagined: from international networks to research, from personal growth to professional clarity. If you're looking for an educational experience that truly takes you beyond the classroom, this could be your next big step. I appreciate this experience and believe that this is a worthy step to open up many opportunities to explore the world!

Very good

I have found great thinkers among both students and lecturers. I have enjoyed some courses more than I took pleasure in others, but that is solely due to my increased interest and the preference I hold for theory, especially social and cultural, whereby my greatest pleasure must have been meeting and partaking in classes held by professor Slawomir Kapralski whom I hold in highest respect. The classes are well-ordered and organized, the material is prepared and provided, the professors are attentive, kind and prompt in their correspondence - no less is the case when it comes to the correspondence one seeks in the support that the dean or the rest of the faculty staff will be willing to provide.

Review of Master Graduate

After 2 academic years at GUT, I can say with confidence that I have really enjoyed my time in here! Starting from classes/lectures and integration events to the location of the University, I have been satisfied mostly about everything. I could see that GUT had a very high reputation in terms of labor market for businesses, where representatives of companies and big corporations come to look for new candidates for their organizations by organising job fairs, lectures etc. For example, I had a chance to take part in such a lecture arranged by State Street Bank representatives and passed tests organised later on. As a result, several students and I were granted a summer internship, after which most of us including me continued working there. So, in terms of finding a job while still being a student GUT is highly recommended as most of the professors are flexible when it comes to attendance. Additionally, you can easily integrate by joining Erasmus ;) they always have something planned like party, meetings, games, trips etc. I have met many interesting people/brains/personalities/characters and made many friends. So, I have no regrets at all choosing GUT as a university for my Master's degree! I would make the same choice if I had to choose again ;)

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Awful

I want to share our experience about studying at VPU. I hope this review will help somebody not to make a mistake. My daughter studied there from October 2023 to May 2024 – Beauty Science faculty, in English. She decided not to continue her studies at the University due to a number of reasons: 1. The curriculum is not followed. The semester classes indicated in it did not coincide with those taught in the daughter’s group. 2. Classes according to the plan were supposed to begin on October 9, 2023, the 1st lesson was held only on October 16. Only 3 classes per week were held from the 16th to the end of October. There were no classes at all during the first week of November. 3. We were promised that all classes specified in the program would be carried out in full. But actually, teachers were regularly late for classes and finished the classes ahead of schedule. The 3 or 4 hours stated in the schedule lasted 1.5 or 2 hours. 4. The medical examination for students wasn’t carried out in full, although practical classes with cosmetology procedures and manipulations were conducted. 5. The University offers only 1 educational institution under the Erasmus program for the Beauty science faculty. My daughter independently found and contacted a number of universities with similar programs. Five of them agreed to accept her under the Erasmus program, but this required entering into partnership agreements. She provided information to the Erasmus program coordinator at Vincent Pol University with contacts and correspondence. But even then, no agreement has been concluded with any of the universities. 6. Not a single experiment was carried out during practical classes in the subjects of perfumery and biochemistry, since there were no reagents. 7. Even though the University considers itself as practically oriented it’s not true. The beauty salons in Lublin don’t want to recruit students for practice. The University offers 2 salons which are ready to recruit students but it turns out that they just sign the documents to confirm the completion of the practice and don’t teach students anything. 8. The administration of the University promises to resolve the problems. But nothing changes. To sum up: the University is not interested in its students’ knowledge. If you just wish to buy a diploma – it’s the right place. If you are interested in getting knowledge, skills and experience – NOT.

amazing experience

I was an international student at the University of Lodz in Poland. I am very happy that I choose this university for my masters studies. May be for some one its not but the overall discipline is appreciable.

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