Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC vs Universidad Central - Ucentral vs Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO vs Fundación Universidad de América

Side-by-side comparison from 70 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC (4.90)
Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 3/7 categories
Politecnico Grancolombiano - PGC: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad Central - Ucentral: wins 1/7 categories
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO: wins 1/7 categories
Fundación Universidad de América: wins 0/7 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/7 categories
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion - CESA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.69
Win
4.60
4.50
4.17
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.17
Win
4.00
4.00
3.67
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Professors
4.52
4.67
Win
4.25
4.00
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Internationality
4.43
4.67
Win
3.00
2.71
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Student life
4.31
Win
4.20
4.00
4.00
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Value
4.33
4.17
4.25
4.57
Win
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Accommodation
4.05
4.00
4.25
Win
3.20
1.00
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous, deep, and innovative academic programs with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
  • +Inspiring and experienced international faculty offering precise and relevant learning.
  • +Stimulating learning environments with extensive campus facilities and a strong sense of community.
  • +High academic quality and standards
  • +Flexible study options and time management
  • +Committed and qualified professors
  • +Supportive learning environment and quality programs
  • +Welcoming and student-friendly atmosphere
  • +Financial accessibility and athletic opportunities
  • +Accessible and opportunity-focused education for diverse backgrounds
  • +Engaging and interactive learning with skilled, supportive professors
  • +Practical programs promoting personal and professional growth
  • +Supportive and high-quality teaching
  • +Ample green campus spaces

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Cons
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and ineffective management.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive faculty.
  • -Administrative and management issues are consistently a source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff create dissatisfaction.
  • -Poor syllabus quality and outdated academic programs are disappointing.
  • -There are significant administrative and management issues present.
  • -Outdated curriculum and lack of focus on professional development.
  • -Poor administrative and management practices.
  • -Limited international opportunities and low university ranking.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives high marks overall, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.69. Professors are also highly rated (4.52), alongside a strong showing for Internationality (4.43) and Value (4.33). Student Life scores well at 4.31. The weakest, though still solid, areas are Location (4.17) and Accomodation (4.05).

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.66. **Professors** also receive high marks. Conversely, **Location** and **Accomodation** are the areas with the lowest scores, at 4. These ratings suggest a well-regarded university with some room for improvement in specific logistical aspects.

This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities** (4.5) and strong scores for **Professors** (4.25) and **Value** (4.25), suggesting a positive learning environment and good return on investment. **Accommodation** also receives a high rating (4.25). The weakest area, **Internationality**, with a score of 3, indicates room for improvement in global engagement. **Location** and **Student Life** are rated well at 4.

This institution shines particularly in its value for money, boasting a 4.5 rating. Facilities and student life also received strong marks at 4.2, closely followed by professors at 4.17. However, accommodation and internationality represent areas for potential improvement, both scoring a 3. Location, while decent at 3.8, is not a standout feature compared to the university's strengths.

This institution demonstrates exceptional performance across all surveyed categories, receiving a perfect score of 1 in every aspect. Consequently, there are no distinct strongest or weakest areas, as the university excels uniformly in its facilities, professor quality, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. This indicates a remarkably consistent and high-achieving environment.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 46 out of 47 reviews being positive, students praise enriching academic opportunities like double majors and innovative teaching methods such as PBL. The university is lauded as number one in Colombia for its rigorous structure and comprehensive curriculum.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.86/5. Students praise the university's high academic quality, committed professors, flexible study options, and practical learning model.

With an average rating of 4/5, ~67% of reviews are highly positive, highlighting supportive staff and a great learning environment. No negative feedback was provided.

With 5 positive reviews (~63%) and 1 negative (~12.5%), students highlight accessible education and practical programs. Some appreciate teacher quality and learning technology, while one found syllabus issues in a specific program.

With a 2.5/5 average rating, reviews are split evenly, with ~50% positive and ~50% negative feedback. Positive comments highlight green spaces and satisfactory teaching quality. Negative reviews criticize obsolete curriculum, focus on money, and lack of international agreements or research promotion.

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Rating distribution
5★
64%
86%
33%
38%
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0%
4★
34%
14%
33%
25%
50%
0%
0%
3★
2%
0%
33%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
50%
0%
0%
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The worst experience

Do not study here, there are other better universities. The pensum are obsolete. The university is only interested in money. There are no international agreements, they do not have a good ranking, they do not promote research or culture of professional development

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