University College Dublin - UCD vs Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo - ITH vs City of Westminster College vs Redeemer University College vs Moi University

Side-by-side comparison from 176 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Eastern Africa Baraton (4.60)
University College Dublin - UCD: wins 2/7 categories
Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo - ITH: wins 1/7 categories
City of Westminster College: wins 0/7 categories
Redeemer University College: wins 0/7 categories
Moi University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Eastern Africa Baraton: wins 4/7 categories
Panpacific University: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
1.00
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eldoret, Kenya
4.00
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Best programme: Education
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Urdaneta, Philippines
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.32
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3.00
1.00
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3.92
3.86
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Location
4.00
4.75
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1.00
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3.93
4.57
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Professors
4.50
3.25
1.00
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4.24
4.57
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Internationality
4.30
2.25
1.00
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3.75
4.57
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Not rated
Student life
4.29
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3.75
1.00
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4.05
4.29
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Value
4.23
3.75
1.00
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4.16
4.71
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Accommodation
3.63
2.50
1.00
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3.68
4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic programs and engaging courses
  • +Vibrant campus life and social opportunities
  • +Welcoming environment and helpful staff
  • +Strong job prospects and good university reputation
  • +Quality of engineering programs and academic projects
  • +English-language study options for engineering
  • +Effective career support and networking opportunities
  • +Practical skills development and real-world application
  • +Strong faculty expertise and engaging teaching styles

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  • +Dedicated lecturers and strong academic foundation
  • +Diverse student body and vibrant campus life
  • +Hands-on training and research opportunities
  • +Strong faith-based values and spiritual focus
  • +Comprehensive skill development beyond academics
  • +Quality education and competent lecturers

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, particularly regarding support for international students.
  • -Inflexible and traditional teaching styles that hinder engagement.
  • -Difficulty in fostering social connections within a large student body.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning and comfort.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world applications.
  • -Inadequate teaching quality and support.
  • -Poor facilities and resources.
  • -Administrative and management problems.

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  • -Frequent strikes disrupt academic activities and extend graduation timelines.
  • -Administrative issues include delayed payment of staff, fund embezzlement, and missing marks that hinder graduation.
  • -Outdated and poor infrastructure, coupled with overpopulation, negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Administrative and management issues caused significant problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hindered learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and student support was a major concern.

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Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews across several key areas. Professors are exceptionally rated, indicating strong academic instruction. Student life and internationality also received high marks, suggesting a vibrant and diverse campus environment. Facilities and value are also well-regarded. The weakest area, however, is accommodation, which has a noticeably lower score compared to other aspects of the university experience.

The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its location, receiving an outstanding 4.75 rating, and also scores well in student life and value, both at 3.75. Conversely, areas needing the most improvement are accommodation and internationality, with the lowest scores of 2.5 and 2.25 respectively. Facilities and professors fall within the average range of ratings.

Across all assessed aspects, the university received a consistent rating of 1. This indicates a uniform level of perceived quality across every surveyed area, with no single category standing out as significantly stronger or weaker than the others. The uniform score suggests a consistent experience for students across facilities, faculty, campus life, and overall value.

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Overall, the university receives solid ratings across most aspects. Professors and value emerge as the strongest areas, boasting the highest scores. Accommodation is the weakest point, with the lowest rating. Other categories like facilities, location, student life, and internationality are all rated positively, indicating a well-rounded experience, though not reaching the exceptional levels of the top-performing areas.

The university demonstrates a very strong performance in several key areas, particularly excelling in **Value** with a rating of 4.71. **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality** also received exceptionally high marks, all scoring 4.57. Student life is rated well at 4.29, and accommodation is also solid at 4.0. The weakest area, though still respectable, is **Facilities**, rated at 3.86.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are predominantly positive (~93%), praising the great campus, amenities, lecturers, and social/cultural opportunities. A small fraction (~3%) of feedback expresses concerns, such as difficulty making friends and feeling like a second-class citizen as an international student.

With ~80% positive feedback, students highlight good job opportunities and strong engineering programs. Some mention room for subject updates and occasional resource limitations. No negative reviews were provided.

With only one review, the feedback is entirely negative, averaging 1 out of 5 stars. The sole review highlights issues with a rude, racist, and mean teacher who provided insufficient time for work.

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~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong academics, dedicated lecturers, and a diverse student body. A small percentage (~5.7%) of negative feedback mentions administrative inefficiencies and occasional missing marks.

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100% of reviews) with an average rating of 4.57/5. Students praise its Christian foundation, specialized programs like Automotive Technology and Health Sciences, and the quality of lecturers and education.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
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36%
71%
0%
4★
53%
80%
0%
0%
36%
14%
0%
3★
4%
20%
0%
0%
22%
14%
0%
2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
100%
0%
3%
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Most useful review
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Not for me

Large student population (~30k), difficult to make friends because of irregular lecture structure (at least in humanities dept.) and most Irish students having known others for some time—not to say they aren’t friendly or open to making new friends, just a bit harder to fit in. Professors know what they are talking about and want you to learn, however the overall teaching style at UCD (and most universities)—is composed of listening to someone talk for 45 minutes, taking notes, and then writing an essay worth over half your grade—can feel like pursuing an overwhelmingly exhausting and pointless daily routine. Because of it, I was put on antidepressants. Prepare to replace your identity with an eight-digit number. Unlikely that professors will recognize you due to large lectures, so if you are like me and need to connect with your teachers in order to be a more productive learner, avoid UCD. There are mixed opinions about this, but I personally think that the campus is ugly. Not only is it littered with awful 70s architecture, but they also keep building new things so it is constantly under construction, which is not the most pleasant sight to observe every day. Although, some of the newer buildings, like the science building (which is massive), are nice. The campus is about a one-hour bus ride from the city centre, located in a middle-of-nowhere suburban area of Dublin, so it feels somewhat dull and isolated. Dorm rooms/suites are fantastic except for the fact that most do not have ovens and the showers are as narrow as you are (but perhaps that is to be expected in a dorm). Otherwise, good balance between privacy and sociability, most students have their own rooms but share a common space. Although, rent and goods are expensive and keep getting worse. Student Union fails to fulfil its promises, holds non-competitive elections and prevents foreign students from running for positions, all while the school prides itself on its global diversity. It is a very diverse school, though, that much is true. People from all over the world come here to study, so you're bound to meet someone from a different culture/background. Absolutely dead on the weekends. There is a myriad of societies to join that are fun and free to be a part of, but it can be difficult to balance schoolwork and club activities. Relatively easy to change subjects, variety of modules and subjects to choose from (Archeology was my favourite). The food market every Thursday was the best part of being here. Kind of expensive, but totally worth it. Every year in February they celebrate the Chinese New Year with a small light festival, and it is... awesome. Good food, cool lantern setup near the lake, an art show, and they host amazing dance, singing, and musical performances. UCD is #1 for graduate employability in Ireland, so if you are a career-oriented student, this might be a good place for you. Lots of career options and help from the school. Dublin is truly an amazing city and Ireland is a beautiful country. I do not regret coming here at all and seeing the island, but University College Dublin was not a good fit for me, and if you are anything like me and these issues bother you, it probably would not be a good fit for you either.

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Practical learning and peer engagement

I appreciated Moi University’s strong commitment to hands-on training, research exposure, and mentorship from dedicated lecturers who genuinely supported student growth. The diverse student community enriched my learning experience both culturally and intellectually. Although some administrative processes, like registration and access to resources, could be more efficient, these challenges built my patience and adaptability. Overall, I would highly recommend Moi University for its quality education, supportive environment, and opportunities for both personal and professional development.

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