Université du Québec à Montréal - UQAM vs Université de Montréal vs École de technologie supérieure - ETS vs Greystone College vs Cestar College of Business, Health & Technology

Side-by-side comparison from 86 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: RUBIKA (4.40)
Université du Québec à Montréal - UQAM: wins 0/7 categories
Université de Montréal: wins 0/7 categories
École de technologie supérieure - ETS: wins 0/7 categories
Greystone College: wins 1/7 categories
Cestar College of Business, Health & Technology: wins 0/7 categories
TAV College: wins 6/7 categories
RUBIKA: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Auditing
Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Montreal, Canada
4.00
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Montreal, Canada
4.00
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Best programme: Business and Digital Marketing
Valenciennes, France
4.40
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Best programme: 2D Animation
Category ratings
Facilities
3.94
4.19
3.00
3.73
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.47
Location
4.60
4.11
4.50
4.45
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.13
Professors
4.28
4.24
3.50
4.33
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.27
Internationality
4.06
4.11
2.50
4.42
Win
Not rated
4.00
3.87
Student life
4.24
4.03
1.50
4.42
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.20
Value
3.83
4.03
3.50
3.92
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.67
Accommodation
4.06
3.71
3.00
3.27
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Approachable and qualified professors with effective teaching methods.
  • +Practical, career-focused learning and development of useful skills.
  • +Strong student support and integration for international students.
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Diverse and challenging course offerings
  • +Hands-on learning and research opportunities
  • +Lack of English support for international students
  • +Limited scholarship opportunities for non-French speakers
  • +Difficulty finding part-time employment
  • +Effective teaching and supportive professors
  • +Comprehensive programs and extra learning materials
  • +Excellent staff support and professional development preparation

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  • +Teaching excellence and faculty dedication
  • +Interactive and engaging learning environment
  • +Personalized attention and academic success
  • +Industry-active instructors and professional preparation
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Emphasis on practical, project-based learning
Cons
  • -Lack of support and poor communication from the university.
  • -Limited class options and poor social life.
  • -Outdated and depressing campus facilities.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of necessary resources are a common complaint.
  • -The quality and relevance of the curriculum are often criticized.
  • -Disorganized program and entry-level content.
  • -Low academic rigor and lack of depth.
  • -Basic English level not ideal for advanced learning.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff create frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Teaching quality and curriculum relevance are inconsistent and often disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

Among surveyed categories, this institution excels in **Location** with a rating of 4.6, followed closely by **Professors** at 4.28 and **Student Life** at 4.24. The **Value** for money emerges as the comparatively weaker area, scoring 3.83. Ratings for Facilities, Accomodation, and Internationality are all solid, falling between 3.9 and 4.1.

Overall, this university garners favorable reviews, with professors receiving the highest marks at 4.24. Student life and value for money are also well-regarded, both scoring 4.03. Facilities and internationality are similarly strong, with ratings around 4.11 and 4.19 respectively. The weakest area identified is accommodation, which sits at 3.71.

A notable strength of this institution is its prime **Location**, scoring a high 4.5. Conversely, **Student Life** presents a significant area for improvement, with a low rating of 1.5. The university also received solid ratings in **Professors** and **Value** (both 3.5), with **Facilities** and **Accomodation** averaging 3. **Internationality** sits in the middle at 2.5.

This university garners top marks in several key areas, notably **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving scores above 4.4. **Internationality** also scores very highly. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest aspect, with a rating of just over 3.2. **Facilities** also fall on the lower end of the spectrum compared to other metrics. **Professors** are well-regarded, and **Value** is rated reasonably well.

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Overall, the university demonstrates exceptionally strong performance across most surveyed aspects. It received perfect scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accomodation, and Value. The weakest area, while still positive, is Internationality, rated at a commendable 4. This suggests a highly desirable institution with outstanding offerings in nearly every dimension, with a slight opportunity for enhanced global engagement.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Value** (4.67) and **Facilities** (4.47), indicating high satisfaction in these key areas. **Accomodation** (4.33) and **Student Life** (4.20) also received positive scores. However, the university's **Location** (3.13) stands out as a comparatively weaker aspect, with **Internationality** (3.87) also receiving a moderate rating.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.32 average rating, nearly all (~95%) of 19 reviews are positive. Students praise approachable, qualified professors and enjoyable, practical teaching methods. One review noted a lack of support.

University of Montreal reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~97%), highlighting knowledgeable professors, engaging coursework, and helpful staff. A small amount of negative feedback (~3%) mentioned limited course options, a dated campus, and social life challenges.

With an average rating of 4/5 from two reviews, positive feedback comprises approximately 50% of the sentiment. Students highlight French language requirements and inflation as challenges, while one positive review commends the university for not requiring French for graduate students.

Most students praise the enriching teaching, supportive staff, and comprehensive programs. Positive experiences highlight helpful professors and professional development. A small fraction found the program to be entry-level and lacking organization.

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With a single review, this university received a 4/5 average rating. The feedback was entirely positive, highlighting teaching excellence and a dynamic learning environment.

With a 4.4/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise quality teaching from industry professionals and a supportive, welcoming atmosphere. The heavy workload and project-focused curriculum prepare them well for professional careers.

Rating distribution
5★
47%
32%
50%
33%
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0%
47%
4★
42%
59%
0%
42%
0%
100%
47%
3★
5%
5%
50%
17%
0%
0%
7%
2★
5%
3%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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Université du Québec à Montréal

After considering UQAM for my studies, I ultimately decided against it due to the lack of support I experienced. While the university's programs seemed promising, the insufficient support infrastructure made me hesitant to commit. The limited communication channels and slow response times left me feeling uncertain about my ability to navigate challenges effectively. Ultimately, I chose to pursue my education elsewhere, where I felt confident in the support system provided.

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My Greystone college's experience

I attended Greystone college in Vancouver and now I am searching for my coop work experience. The professors were knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and the classes were challenging but also engaging. One of the positive things is that in addition to learning updated topics, you also meet people from different parts of the world. Also there are plenty of extracurricular activities to get involved in as a volunteer, and they also hold job fairs for students to contact companies in the field. Finally, one of the things I would like them to improve is the the curriculum preparation workshops, where they should mention more the reality and difficulties of the market when looking for work. I would definitely recommend this college to anyone looking for a quality education in a supportive environment.

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