Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM vs Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú - PUCP vs Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL vs Universidad Ricardo Palma - URP vs Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC

Side-by-side comparison from 38 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL (4.90)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - UNMSM: wins 0/6 categories
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú - PUCP: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL: wins 3/6 categories
Universidad Ricardo Palma - URP: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - UPC: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia - UPCH: wins 1/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration and Social Policy
Best programme: BCom in Management
Best programme: Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Communication
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.25
4.67
Win
Not rated
3.67
3.60
4.56
Location
3.67
3.75
4.17
Not rated
4.43
2.90
4.78
Win
Professors
4.33
4.75
Win
4.50
Not rated
4.38
3.60
4.67
Internationality
3.67
4.50
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.80
4.67
Student life
3.67
4.50
4.50
Not rated
4.50
2.80
4.00
Value
4.00
4.50
4.50
Not rated
4.00
4.90
Win
4.00
Accommodation
2.67
3.00
4.00
Win
Not rated
3.50
2.80
3.22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +University prestige and academic rigor
  • +Diverse student body and personal growth opportunities
  • +Accessibility and good teachers
  • +Rich cultural environment and diverse activities
  • +High quality of education and challenging academic programs
  • +Excellent campus facilities and resources
  • +Strong international focus and global opportunities
  • +Practical, entrepreneurship-driven programs
  • +High-quality teaching and modern infrastructure

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  • +Career-focused curriculum and expert instructors
  • +Professional and personal growth opportunities
  • +Diverse programs and cultural immersion
  • +Quality education & skill development
  • +Supportive and engaging learning environment
  • +Dedicated and skilled professors
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
Cons
  • -administrative and management issues
  • -outdated facilities and technology
  • -lack of support and communication
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leaves students feeling unsupported.

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  • -Financial burden of tuition fees.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -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.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a mixed but generally positive rating profile. Its strongest areas are Professor quality (4.33) and Value (4). Conversely, Accomodation (2.67) stands out as the weakest aspect. Ratings for Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Internationality are all in the moderate range, around 3.67.

This institution boasts excellent ratings, particularly in its **professors** (4.75) and **student life** (4.5), alongside strong scores for **internationality** and **value** (both 4.5). Facilities also receive a positive mark at 4.25. The primary area for improvement, however, lies with **accommodation**, scoring a lower 3, and **location** at 3.75.

This institution achieves an exceptional score of 5.0 for Internationality, its strongest area. Facilities also stand out with a high rating of 4.67. Conversely, Accommodation receives the lowest score at 4.0, representing its weakest point. Other areas like Professors, Student Life, and Value are rated consistently well at 4.5, with Location also scoring solidly at 4.17.

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The university demonstrates notable strengths in student life and location, both receiving high scores. Internationality and value are also well-regarded. Conversely, accommodation and facilities present areas for improvement, indicating these aspects are less favorably perceived by students. Overall, the institution appears to offer a positive experience, with specific categories requiring more attention.

This institution shines particularly bright in **Internationality** and **Value**, earning impressive scores of 4.8 and 4.9 respectively. Conversely, its **Location** and **Student Life** present areas for development, with ratings of 2.9 and 2.8. The university also received solid, albeit less outstanding, marks for its **Facilities** and **Professors** (3.6), and **Accomodation** (2.8).

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

All four reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.25/5. Students praise the university's prestige, solid education, affordability, and opportunities to meet diverse people. Some mention frustrating bureaucracy and infrastructure limitations.

Students praise the university's cultural richness, educational excellence, and diverse resources. The demanding curriculum is noted, fostering resilience. Some highlight the beautiful campus and ample student spaces.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.89/5. Recurring themes include strong international opportunities, dual degree programs, and a focus on entrepreneurship and practical learning. No negative feedback was provided.

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With a 4.22/5 average rating, ~89% of students praise diverse courses, excellent teachers, and strong career preparation. One review (~11%) mentions high tuition costs.

With an average rating of 4/5, positive feedback (~100%) highlights prestigious education, skill development, and supportive professors. No negative feedback was reported.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
25%
20%
89%
0%
56%
50%
67%
4★
75%
80%
11%
0%
22%
0%
33%
3★
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
50%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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If you want to progress and develop professionally, you must study at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is a very prestigious university in Peru, since it provides a quality education for all, provides opportunities for all to develop their skills and abilities for their professional life, It provides a pleasant environment to study and dialogue with our colleagues and above all they have professors with vocation. Personally, I am very grateful for the quality teaching that they offer me, since I have been able to develop my potential, abilities, skills and discover hidden talents, which I am very grateful. I recommend everyone to study at this university, as they will obtain a quality education that will be meaningful learning for their professional lives.

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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