United International Business Schools - UIBS vs ISG International Business School vs Tokyo Metropolitan University - TMU vs Aoyama Gakuin University - AGU vs Tokyo International University - TIU

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

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
United International Business Schools - UIBS: wins 0/5 categories
ISG International Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Tokyo Metropolitan University - TMU: wins 0/5 categories
Aoyama Gakuin University - AGU: wins 0/5 categories
Tokyo International University - TIU: wins 0/5 categories
Rikkyo University: wins 1/5 categories
University of Tsukuba - UoT: wins 4/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Management Information Systems
Best programme: Accounting and Finance
Best programme: Biological Sciences
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
Best programme: Agricultural Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.00
4.70
4.33
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.50
Location
4.75
4.50
4.50
5.00
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.75
4.50
4.70
4.67
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.50
4.75
3.50
3.67
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Student life
4.25
4.25
3.20
5.00
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Value
4.50
4.00
3.50
4.00
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.00
3.25
2.50
3.00
Not rated
2.00
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Positive and enriching learning experience
  • +Safe and well-equipped campus
  • +International & multicultural environment, supportive atmosphere
  • +Dynamic professors, engaging and flexible programs
  • +Excellent alumni network, international opportunities
  • +English-taught programs & international student support
  • +High-quality research & academic rigor
  • +Convenient location & exchange opportunities
  • +Engaging seminars and relevant programs
  • +Superb location and peaceful campus atmosphere
  • +Excellent teachers and well-structured language classes

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  • +Historic building and excellent transportation access
  • +Convenient downtown location for breaks and socializing
  • +Unique program offerings and academic freedom
  • +Accessible location and convenient student living
  • +Renowned research reputation and industry connections
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of resources and support hampers academic success.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and poor communication.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources.
  • -Lack of engagement and uninspiring teaching.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -Lack of necessary resources and outdated curriculum hinder learning.
  • -Excessive homework load and demanding course structures
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and limited instructor availability
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

Academic and environmental aspects of the university are highly regarded, with professors and location both receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75. Student life is also a positive, scoring 4.25, and internationality and value are strong at 4.5. Facilities and accommodation present the weakest areas, both rated at 4.

This university demonstrates excellent strengths in **Internationality**, with a score of 4.75, and **Professors**, rated at 4.5. **Location** also receives a high mark of 4.5. While **Facilities**, **Student Life**, and **Value** are all well-regarded, the **Accomodation** is its weakest point, receiving a score of 3.25.

This institution garners exceptional marks for its **facilities** and **professors**, both receiving a near-perfect 4.7. The **location** also scores highly at 4.5. However, **student life** and **accommodation** present significant areas for improvement, with ratings of 3.2 and 2.5 respectively. **Internationality** and **value** fall in the middle range, both at 3.5.

The university exhibits its strongest performance in Location and Student Life, both receiving perfect scores. Professors are also highly regarded. Conversely, Accommodations present the weakest area with a rating of 3. Facilities and Internationality score moderately, while Value is also a positive aspect. This suggests an excellent student experience and academic environment, with room for improvement in housing options.

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This institution garners exceptional scores for its **facilities** and **location**, both receiving perfect marks. **Student life** also shines with a top rating. Conversely, **accommodation** presents a significant area for improvement, scoring a low 2 out of 5. Other aspects like **professors**, **internationality**, and overall **value** are rated positively, indicating a generally well-rounded experience despite the noted housing challenges.

Across numerous metrics, this institution demonstrates exceptional strengths. It achieved perfect scores in **Professors, Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value**. Accommodation and Facilities also received high marks at 4.5. The only area not explicitly rated as a perfect 5 is accommodation and facilities, which are still very strong.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~75% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive learning environment and helpful, passionate faculty. One review mentioned slow administrative services.

All four reviews are positive, averaging 4.5/5 stars. Students appreciate the international environment, knowledgeable professors, and encouragement of entrepreneurial thinking. No negative feedback was received.

Based on one review, this university has a high average rating of 4/5. Students appreciate the excellent research quality and English-taught programs, with ~100% positive feedback.

With an average rating of 4/5 from 3 reviews, ~67% are positive. Students praise the demanding yet fun seminars, convenient location, and extensive library. Teachers and the program's relevance are also highlighted positively.

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The single review is overwhelmingly positive, rating the university 5/5. Recurring themes highlight the historic and elegant building, convenient downtown location with excellent public transport access, and enjoyable social opportunities.

With an average rating of 5/5 from two reviews, students highlight the unique library and information science major, campus freedom, and dormitory living. Positive feedback also mentions easy access to Tokyo and the university's global renown in research and interdisciplinary studies.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
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33%
0%
100%
100%
4★
0%
50%
100%
33%
0%
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3★
25%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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