HEC Lausanne vs Purdue University vs Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU vs Mari Private University - MPU vs Canadian Tourism College - CTC

Side-by-side comparison from 37 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg (5.00)
HEC Lausanne: wins 0/7 categories
Purdue University: wins 2/7 categories
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU: wins 1/7 categories
Mari Private University - MPU: wins 0/7 categories
Canadian Tourism College - CTC: wins 0/7 categories
University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg: wins 4/7 categories
Albert School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Lausanne, Switzerland
4.00
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Best programme: School of Business/Management
West Lafayette, United States
4.50
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31 reviews
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Best programme: Political Science
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Psychology
Paris, France
3.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.31
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2.50
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4.00
3.00
Location
3.00
3.96
4.50
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4.00
3.00
Professors
4.00
4.39
3.50
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5.00
Win
3.50
Internationality
4.00
4.55
Win
2.50
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Not rated
4.00
4.00
Student life
4.00
4.22
3.50
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Not rated
5.00
Win
3.00
Value
2.00
4.42
4.00
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Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Accommodation
4.00
4.41
4.00
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Not rated
5.00
Win
2.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Academic rigor and professor quality
  • +International atmosphere and diverse student body
  • +School's strong reputation
  • +Strong academic programs and challenging coursework
  • +Supportive community and inclusive atmosphere
  • +Valuable career opportunities and hands-on learning
  • +Practical, interdisciplinary teaching
  • +Pleasant atmosphere with lecturers and students
  • +Good cafeteria food options

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  • +Fresh and promising educational paths, practical focus
  • +Specialization options in Psychology
  • +Ministry approval and unified master's degree structure
  • +Balanced business and data curriculum with active learning.
  • +Professionalizing "Business Deep Dives" for real-world challenges.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Material is not fully in English and local students are insular.
  • -Teachers lack enthusiasm and suggest inadequate translation tools.
  • -The program has too many minor subjects, hindering focus on core learning.

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  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -They are unhappy with outdated facilities and poor course structure.
  • -Students find the cost of tuition to be too high for the value received.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues frequently disrupt the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum feels disconnected from real-world applications and career prospects.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its facilities, professors, student life, accommodation, and internationality, all receiving a solid 4 out of 5. However, its value for money is identified as a weaker area, scoring only 2. The location received a moderate rating of 3, suggesting it's neither a significant draw nor a major drawback for students.

This university garners particularly high marks in Internationality, rated at 4.55, and Accomodation, at 4.41. Value and Professors also received strong scores, both above 4.38. Student Life and Facilities are also well-regarded, exceeding 4.20. The Location, however, represents the weakest area, with a score of 3.96.

This institution excels in its **Location** and **Accomodation**, both scoring a strong 4.5 and 4 respectively. The **Professors** and **Student Life** also receive a solid 3.5. However, **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, each receiving a lower rating of 2.5. The university offers good **Value** at 4.

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This institution shines with perfect scores in Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation, indicating a well-rounded and engaging environment. Facilities and Internationality also receive commendable ratings. The sole area not achieving the highest mark is Facilities, scoring a still-strong four out of five, suggesting room for minor improvements in this aspect. Overall, the university presents an excellent offering.

With a standout score for internationality, this institution also garners positive marks for its value. However, accommodation emerges as its weakest point, receiving the lowest rating. Other surveyed areas, including facilities, professors, location, and student life, fall within a moderate to good range.

Reviews summary
Highlights

One review gives a 4/5 rating, praising the academic environment and qualified professors. The demanding workload is seen as a worthwhile trade-off for the rewarding experience and international atmosphere.

Approximately 97% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong academics, career opportunities, and a welcoming community. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 3/5, university student feedback is split evenly. Positive comments highlight practical teaching and a pleasant atmosphere, while negative points focus on limited space and international student integration challenges.

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The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 average rating. This indicates strong satisfaction among students with the Psychology program.

With one positive review out of two total, approximately 50% of feedback is positive. The academic program and teaching approach are praised. No negative feedback was received.

Rating distribution
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Emphasis on sustainability but too poor international interactions

What I liked: -Sustainable concerns of the school -Partnership with Social Education University in order to deliver social related modules What I didn't like while being registered to an international program: -Some material modules are still in German, some teachers suggested to translate them on Deepl -Local students are not very open-minded... tend to create their own circles and don't include international students -Even though the program is supposed to be taught in English, more minors are given in German than in English, which reduces the minors choices to 3 only... To improve: -Class materials and/or explanations can be given in English even though the student asked a question in Swiss-German (more inclusive) -More inclusive events, even though students can not be forced to take part in them, help international students to be included by locals Recommend? : I do not think that I would recommend international students to study there. I studied one year in Geneva, and the international program there is more inclusive than the one in Lucerne.

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