Belarusian State Economic University - BSEU vs Smith College vs Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics - BSUIR vs Lishui University vs University of Maryland Baltimore County - UMBC

Side-by-side comparison from 15 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Maryland Baltimore County - UMBC (4.80)
Belarusian State Economic University - BSEU: wins 0/4 categories
Smith College: wins 3/4 categories
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics - BSUIR: wins 0/4 categories
Lishui University: wins 0/4 categories
University of Maryland Baltimore County - UMBC : wins 1/4 categories
Belarusian State University - BSU: wins 0/4 categories
Belarusian State University of Foreign Languages - bsufl: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Auditing
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: English and Creative Writing
Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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Best programme: Applied Mathematics
Best programme: English Language and Linguistics
Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.50
3.50
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.50
3.00
Location
5.00
4.00
4.00
Not rated
4.33
4.00
5.00
Professors
3.50
5.00
Win
3.00
Not rated
4.50
3.00
4.00
Internationality
3.50
5.00
3.50
Not rated
5.00
2.50
1.00
Student life
4.50
4.50
4.00
Not rated
3.33
3.50
3.00
Value
4.00
5.00
Win
3.50
Not rated
4.50
3.00
3.00
Accommodation
4.00
5.00
Win
3.00
Not rated
4.33
2.50
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive international student services and multicultural environment
  • +High-quality teaching and strong theoretical education
  • +Modern facilities and extensive library resources
  • +Inclusive and supportive environment for marginalized students.
  • +Strong academic support and resources.
  • +Close professor relationships and small class sizes.
  • +Practical application of theoretical knowledge.
  • +Excellent facilities and accommodation.
  • +Supportive and great university staff.

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  • +Supportive academic environment and approachable professors
  • +Strong career support and diverse opportunities
  • +Welcoming and inclusive campus community

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary stress.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are frustrating.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are consistently mentioned.
  • -Lack of effective communication and transparency is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and engagement.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of effective communication and transparency from the institution is a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Course content and teaching methods lack engagement and relevance.
Rating summary
What students say

Across all evaluated aspects, this institution demonstrates exceptional performance, achieving a perfect score of 5 in every category. Its facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and perceived value are all highly regarded. With no areas falling below a top rating, the university presents a uniformly strong and outstanding offering to its students.

This institution receives outstanding marks, particularly excelling in accommodations, internationality, and value, all earning perfect scores. Professors are also highly rated at a perfect 5. While still strong, the weakest area is location, receiving a respectable 4 out of 5. Overall, the university demonstrates a consistently excellent offering across the board.

This institution garners positive marks in several key areas, with its **Location** and **Student Life** standing out at a strong 4.0. **Facilities** and **Internationality** also score well at 3.5. Conversely, **Professors** represent the weakest area, receiving a rating of 3.0. **Accommodations** are similarly rated at 3.0, while **Value** balances out at 3.5.

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This institution excels with perfect scores in Facilities and Internationality. Professors and Value also received strong ratings, alongside Accomodation and Location which performed well. Student Life, however, stands out as a weaker area compared to the other evaluated aspects.

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With an exceptional score in **location** (5), the university truly shines in this aspect. However, a low rating for **internationality** (1) suggests a significant area for improvement. Other categories, including facilities, student life, accommodation, and value, received moderate ratings of 3, while professors were rated a solid 4.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.33/5, 100% of reviews are positive. Students appreciate the university's support for international students, multicultural environment, and helpful administration. They also note modern facilities and well-educated teachers, though some mention a desire for more practical application and increased English language hours.

With a 4.5/5 average rating, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Positive comments highlight a welcoming environment and helpful resources, particularly for international students.

With one positive review and no negative feedback, sentiment leans heavily positive (~100%). Students appreciate the opportunity to apply theory to practice, good facilities, and helpful staff. The average rating is 3.5/5.

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With an average rating of 4.75/5, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Students highlight a supportive academic environment, strong career preparation, and campus inclusivity. There are no negative reviews in this sample.

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The single review is positive, rating the university 4/5. This indicates a ~100% positive sentiment.

Rating distribution
5★
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4★
50%
50%
50%
0%
25%
0%
100%
3★
25%
0%
50%
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0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
0%
1★
0%
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0%
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