American University in Bulgaria - AUBG vs Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute - CERGE-EI vs University of Iceland - HÍ vs Reykjavik University - RU vs Ayrshire College

Side-by-side comparison from 62 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
American University in Bulgaria - AUBG: wins 0/2 categories
Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute - CERGE-EI: wins 2/2 categories
University of Iceland - HÍ: wins 0/2 categories
Reykjavik University - RU: wins 0/2 categories
Ayrshire College: wins 0/2 categories
Southeast Technological University - SETU: wins 0/2 categories
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana campus Azcapotzalco - UAM AZCAPOTZALCO : wins 0/2 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Journalism and Mass Communication
Best programme: Communication and Public Relations
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Best programme: Health Sciences
Best programme: School of Business/Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.40
5.00
Win
3.50
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3.33
4.00
Location
4.16
5.00
4.00
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4.33
5.00
Professors
4.27
5.00
4.00
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5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.43
5.00
Win
4.50
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4.00
4.00
Student life
4.60
5.00
3.50
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2.50
5.00
Value
4.20
5.00
3.50
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3.33
5.00
Accommodation
4.20
5.00
4.00
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2.67
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous academics and global perspective from faculty
  • +Supportive community and strong mentorship
  • +Experiential learning and American college experience
  • +Accessible and up-to-date learning
  • +Admission and scholarship opportunities
  • +Affordable tuition fees
  • +Strong practical and hands-on learning experiences.
  • +High quality of higher education.

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  • +Supportive and dedicated staff
  • +Affordable tuition for international students
  • +Good campus facilities
  • +Comprehensive economics curriculum with diverse perspectives
  • +Pleasant campus environment and well-stocked library
  • +Accessible location with good transportation options
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and disorganized administration creates significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff causes confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -Communication and transparency from the institution are lacking.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient support staff are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
Rating summary
What students say

Student life stands out as the highest-rated aspect of the university, achieving an impressive score. Facilities also perform strongly. Conversely, location received the lowest marks among the surveyed categories. Other areas like professors, accommodation, internationality, and value garnered solid, positive ratings, indicating a generally well-regarded institution.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution achieved perfect scores, indicating outstanding performance in every aspect. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value were all rated a flawless 5 out of 5. This suggests a consistently excellent experience for students, with no particular areas standing out as stronger or weaker than the rest, as all aspects are perceived as being of the highest quality.

This institution demonstrates particular strength in its **Internationality**, receiving a high rating of 4.5. Other well-regarded aspects include **Professors**, **Location**, and **Accomodation**, all scoring a solid 4. Conversely, **Facilities** and **Student Life** are areas with the lowest scores, both at 3.5, suggesting room for improvement in these domains.

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This institution receives its highest marks for its **Professors**, with a perfect score, and a strong showing for **Location**. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** present the most significant areas for improvement, both scoring below average. **Facilities** and **Value** are rated moderately, while **Internationality** also garners a solid evaluation.

This institution garners impressive scores across several key areas. Professors, location, student life, accommodation, and value all received perfect marks, indicating exceptional strengths in these domains. Facilities and internationality were also highly rated, though slightly less so than the top-scoring categories. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong offering in its student experience and perceived worth.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~99% of reviews are positive, praising rigorous academics, diverse extracurriculars, supportive community, and approachable faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, rating the university 5/5. The feedback highlights that the university is up to date, with suggestions for improved admissions, reduced fees, accessible learning, and scholarships.

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight practical work and the university's quality. A minor concern involves mandatory Icelandic subjects in some specializations.

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With a 4/5 average rating from three reviews, student feedback is highly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight supportive and dedicated lecturers, along with an affordable environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students praise the academic program's broad scope, accessible transportation, and pleasant campus environment. There is no negative feedback to report.

Rating distribution
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51%
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36%
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3★
13%
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2★
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1★
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Most useful review
Most liked
Some of the best years of my life

I would wholeheartedly recommend this university to any prospective student. I spent some of my best years there as a student. The city is great, quite small and full of students, very easy to get around and offers excellent dining and party options for students and visitors alike. The University offers excellent education programme and I've found myself at a competitive advantage over peers almost everywhere I've been. And a lot of it comes from the great opportunities, knowledge and teamwork I gained at AUBG. Facilities are great and getting better, social life is amazing and accommodation is very adequate with lots of improvements being done throughout.

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