HEC Montreal vs School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - NAD-UQAC vs John Abbott College vs Academy of Aeronautics vs Cargair Flight Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 35 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
HEC Montreal: wins 1/6 categories
School of Digital Arts, Animation and Design - NAD-UQAC: wins 2/6 categories
John Abbott College: wins 2/6 categories
Academy of Aeronautics: wins 0/6 categories
Cargair Flight Academy: wins 0/6 categories
College CDI: wins 0/6 categories
RUBIKA: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Montreal, Canada
4.40
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Art and Design
Montreal, Canada
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Engineering Technologies
Montreal, Canada
Not rated
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Montreal, Canada
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Montreal, Canada
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Valenciennes, France
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.49
3.00
5.00
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4.47
Location
4.14
4.00
5.00
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3.13
Professors
4.42
5.00
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4.00
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4.27
Internationality
4.38
Win
3.00
4.00
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3.87
Student life
4.53
5.00
5.00
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4.20
Value
4.54
4.00
3.00
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4.67
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Accommodation
4.16
5.00
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3.00
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4.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse and well-rounded program offerings
  • +Strong career preparation and job market focus
  • +Engaging professors and ample student opportunities
  • +Industry-relevant opportunities and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty guidance
  • +Excellent facilities and a positive, historic campus atmosphere.
  • +High-quality teaching and engaging, challenging academic programs.
  • +Vibrant campus life with numerous extracurricular activities.

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  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -There is significant dissatisfaction with the curriculum and teaching quality.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a significant concern.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of administrative support create frustration.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and insufficient individual attention hinder learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a common complaint.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of support are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of practical application and career relevance in coursework is a recurring concern.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This university exhibits a strong performance across most surveyed areas. Student life stands out as its highest-rated aspect, closely followed by value and facilities. Accommodation and location, while still positive, represent the university's comparatively weaker areas, though all ratings remain robust. Internationality and professors also received favorable scores.

Overall, the university scores well in several key areas. Its strongest aspects are professors, student life, and accommodation, all receiving top marks. Facilities and internationality are identified as areas with moderate ratings. The university also performs well in terms of location and value.

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for **Facilities** and **Location**, alongside a strong showing in **Student Life**. However, areas for improvement are apparent in **Accomodation** and **Value**, both receiving a rating of 3. Ratings for **Professors** and **Internationality** fall in the upper-mid range.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.44/5 from 18 reviews, ~83% highlight diverse management and social programs, intimate class sizes with professor interaction, and numerous student events and scholarships. Some mention career focus and unique degree paths.

With a 5/5 average rating, this university is highly regarded by students, who praise its industry opportunities and career preparation. ~100% of feedback is positive, highlighting supportive teachers.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, giving a 5/5 rating. It highlights an amazing campus with good facilities, new library, and great buildings. Teachers were also praised, though a discrepancy in program difficulty was noted.

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With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
61%
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4★
22%
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3★
17%
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2★
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1★
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Most useful review
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Supply Chain Logistic

HEC Montréal's Supply Chain Logistics program is highly regarded for its excellent faculty, who bring a wealth of knowledge and professional experience to the classroom. The program is well-connected with industry leaders, offering students valuable networking opportunities. It emphasizes practical learning over theory, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience and real-world skills. Overall, it's a professional and comprehensive program that prepares students effectively for careers in supply chain management.

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