Mary Immaculate College - MIC vs University College Cork - UCC vs University of Limerick - UL vs ONCAMPUS Global vs American College Dublin - ACD

Side-by-side comparison from 182 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
Mary Immaculate College - MIC: wins 2/7 categories
University College Cork - UCC: wins 0/7 categories
University of Limerick - UL: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 5/7 categories
American College Dublin - ACD: wins 0/7 categories
Dundalk Institute of Technology: wins 0/7 categories
Independent College: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Secondary Education
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Accounting
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Best programme: International Business
Best programme: Agricultural Science
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
2.00
4.10
4.26
4.44
Win
3.91
4.20
Not rated
Location
2.00
4.29
4.27
4.75
Win
3.69
3.90
Not rated
Professors
5.00
Win
4.05
4.28
4.76
3.86
4.10
Not rated
Internationality
1.00
3.72
4.21
4.62
Win
3.71
3.90
Not rated
Student life
2.00
4.29
4.39
4.58
Win
3.58
3.90
Not rated
Value
5.00
Win
4.21
4.32
4.52
3.71
4.10
Not rated
Accommodation
3.00
3.60
4.09
4.35
Win
3.67
3.40
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Close-knit community and personal lecturer relationships
  • +Strong sense of togetherness and unity among students
  • +Excellent teaching programs and student support
  • +High-quality programs and academic excellence
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching research opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse extracurricular activities
  • +Practical skills and career preparation
  • +Supportive and friendly academic staff and community
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Excellent student support services
  • +Convenient campus location and facilities
  • +Passionate and supportive faculty with personalized attention
  • +Strong focus on student success and career development
  • +Welcoming city environment and convenient accommodations
  • +Skill development and career preparation
  • +High-quality facilities and specialized programs
  • +Supportive community and accessible staff

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and responsiveness from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of support.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Lack of career guidance and irrelevant research suggestions from faculty.
  • -Poor quality of education and facilities not worth the cost.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of clear communication are frustrating.
  • -Limited resources and support for academic needs are a concern.
  • -Administrative and financial mismanagement, including delayed refunds and staff turnover.
  • -Concerns about academic stability and frequent changes in teaching staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a recurring complaint.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution shows a stark contrast in its ratings. It excels significantly in **Professors** and **Value**, both receiving perfect scores. Conversely, its **Internationality** is a clear weak point, scoring only one. Facilities, Location, and Student Life also received low marks, indicating areas for considerable improvement. Accommodations sit in the middle with a moderate rating.

Overall, this institution receives favorable reviews, with its strongest areas being **Value** and **Student Life**, both exceeding 4.1. **Location** also scores well. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, which falls below 3.5. Other categories, including **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Facilities**, generally fall within the mid-to-high 3s and low 4s.

Analysis of university ratings reveals a generally positive reception. The strongest area is **Value** (4.32), closely followed by **Professors** (4.28) and **Student Life** (4.23). **Accommodations** stand out as the weakest point, receiving the lowest rating at 3.94. Other categories like Facilities and Internationality also scored well above average.

This institution garners strong approval across multiple aspects, with particularly high marks for its **Professors (4.76)** and **Location (4.75)**. Student life and internationality also score well, above 4.5. **Accommodations (4.35)** received the lowest rating, though still generally positive, while facilities and value demonstrate solid, above-average performance.

This institution's strengths lie in its **Professors**, with a solid rating of 3.86, and its **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring 3.71. Conversely, areas requiring improvement include **Facilities** and **Student Life**, each receiving a 2.87 rating. **Location** and **Accommodation** fall in the mid-range, with scores of 3.2 and 2.93 respectively.

A solid academic profile emerges from these university ratings. Facilities and Professors are particularly strong points, both scoring above 4.0. Student Life, Location, and Internationality are also well-regarded, all receiving a respectable 3.9. The weakest area appears to be Accomodation, with a score of 3.4, while Value also performs well at 4.1.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~75%), highlighting a strong sense of community, close lecturer-student relationships, and excellent teaching. Some mention the college's compact size and limited on-site facilities.

Nearly all (approximately 100%) of the 51 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.12/5. Students highlight academic excellence, strong research, and faculty expertise. No negative reviews were recorded.

With an average rating of 4.24/5, approximately 99% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, practical skills, and a vibrant learning atmosphere. A single negative review mentioned concerns about career prospects and faculty motivation.

All 21 reviews are positive, averaging 4.76/5 stars. Students frequently praised helpful teachers, strong academic support, and good facilities. Some also highlighted a positive transition experience and newfound confidence.

Most (approximately 86%) of the 14 reviews are highly positive, praising knowledgeable and supportive faculty, small class sizes, and career development. A small percentage (~7%) of feedback mentioned financial issues and staff retention.

Most reviews are positive, with students praising rewarding experiences, excellent facilities, and helpful staff. Approximately 90% of feedback is positive, with no negative reviews documented.

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Rating distribution
5★
25%
27%
28%
76%
7%
30%
0%
4★
50%
57%
71%
24%
79%
60%
0%
3★
25%
16%
0%
0%
7%
10%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
1%
0%
7%
0%
0%
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Academic brilliance

My time as a student at University College Cork (UCC) has been truly transformative. UCC's unwavering commitment to academic brilliance, alongside its lively campus life, has made my experience here unforgettable.

University Life in Limerick

I am currently studying a Masters in International Entrepreneurship Management this programme develops entrepreneurial creativity, awareness and specialist knowledge to help establish, manage and grow innovative new ventures across a variety of industry settings, incorporating a range of in-company projects to give ‘real world’ experience. Participants explore their own entrepreneurial potential and prepare an investor-ready business plan. I have always wanted to start my own business and this programme equipped me with the tools and skills to do this. Throughout the programme, we were able to work with real-life businesses and consult for them on a regular basis. For example in a module called international business consulting we worked for one of the biggest PPE distributors in the EU. We developed a market entry strategy for the company Irema and outlined how they could advance into the US market. Furthermore, for the final year project, we had to work with a small enterprise and establish a two-year commercialisation plan for them. This was really great fun and gave a practical experience that you wouldn’t be able to get in any other programme.

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