Nazarbayev University - NU vs Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María - USM vs Bryant University vs Astana Medical University vs THNK

Side-by-side comparison from 143 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Bryant University (4.50)
Nazarbayev University - NU: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María - USM: wins 2/7 categories
Bryant University: wins 2/7 categories
Astana Medical University: wins 0/7 categories
THNK: wins 0/7 categories
Astana IT University - AITU: wins 0/7 categories
D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: Environmental Civil Engineering
Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States
4.50
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Medicine
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Best programme: Computer Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.59
5.00
Win
4.59
2.50
Not rated
4.49
Not rated
Location
3.97
5.00
Win
4.53
3.00
Not rated
4.30
Not rated
Professors
4.45
4.00
4.59
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.28
Not rated
Internationality
4.36
Win
2.00
4.29
4.00
Not rated
2.99
Not rated
Student life
4.58
Win
4.00
4.40
2.50
Not rated
4.09
Not rated
Value
4.52
Win
4.00
4.47
4.00
Not rated
4.10
Not rated
Accommodation
4.63
2.00
4.81
Win
2.50
Not rated
4.36
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging teaching with real-world relevance
  • +Supportive and expert faculty
  • +Enriching campus life and culture
  • +Excellent laboratory facilities and university infrastructure
  • +Supportive student life and engaging campus activities
  • +High-quality and comprehensive environmental engineering program
  • +Engaging and supportive instructors
  • +Dedication to student success
  • +Excellent and well-equipped classrooms
  • +Few professors are truly passionate and knowledgeable
  • +Curriculum is demanding but has a gap between theory and practice
  • +Administrative processes are frustrating with unclear communication and schedule changes

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  • +Welcoming and supportive student community
  • +Engaging campus life and opportunities for involvement
  • +Modern facilities and practical, forward-thinking curriculum

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are perceived as irrelevant or unengaging.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -The quality of teaching and curriculum is often criticized.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives excellent feedback, particularly for its **Accomodation**, which is rated the highest at 4.625. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score remarkably well, both above 4.57. Conversely, **Location** emerges as the lowest-rated aspect, with a score of 3.97. Other areas like Professors, Internationality, and Value are all rated favorably above 4.36.

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting top marks for its facilities and location. Student life and professor quality also received positive feedback, indicating a robust academic and social environment. However, the university faces challenges in its accommodation options and internationality, both of which received significantly lower scores. Despite these weaknesses, the overall value proposition remains strong.

This institution garners excellent feedback, with Accomodation standing out as its strongest point at 4.81. Facilities and Professors also received near-perfect scores, indicating high quality in these areas. Student Life and Internationality are also well-regarded. Conversely, Internationality, while still positive, is the lowest-rated category. The university offers a strong overall experience.

This institution demonstrates particular strengths in its faculty expertise and international student engagement, both receiving a notable 4 out of 5. Conversely, the facilities, student life, and accommodation offerings are areas with room for improvement, each scoring 2.5. The university's location and overall value also received mid-range assessments.

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This institution garners its highest marks for its facilities, scoring an impressive 4.49. Other strong areas include accommodation (4.36) and location (4.30). Student life, professors, and value also receive solid scores, all above 4.0. Conversely, internationality stands out as a weaker area, with a rating of just under 3.0.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with a 4.43 average rating. Students praise well-rounded education, engaging professors, lively campus life, and excellent facilities.

With a 4/5 average rating from one review, approximately 0% of feedback is negative. The single positive review highlighted exigent study programs, good infrastructure, and student life, with a minor note on teacher approachability and limited internationalization.

All 17 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.47/5. Students highlight knowledgeable and supportive instructors who go above and beyond, creating an engaging learning environment.

With one positive review and no negative feedback, sentiment leans positive (~50%). Students describe a demanding curriculum with some theory-practice gaps and outdated teaching methods. Administrative issues were also noted.

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~92% of 88 reviews are positive, praising the welcoming student community, supportive environment, and engaging student life. Modern dorms and opportunities for involvement are also highlighted. There are no negative reviews.

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Rating distribution
5★
46%
0%
47%
0%
0%
9%
0%
4★
51%
100%
53%
50%
0%
80%
0%
3★
3%
0%
0%
50%
0%
11%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Master of Public Administration

I am a graduate of Master in Public Administration, year of 2019. The program was amazing as well as academic team of the School of Public Policy. The program is designed for working professionals with various backgrounds and interests which makes this program unique. Your groupmates are going to be from different age groups and work environments, but they will all share the same goal of succeeding in their career as well as sharpening their skills. Also this kind of diverse environment gives you a great chance to learn about other’s experiences and grasp an opinion on how dilemmas in civil service or public policy are solved in their organizations and companies. Professor’s were great from the very first day, and became our friends by the end of the program. All the books and materials used were in compliance with the international best practices and this opinion comes from a person who did his bachelor’s in California back in 2015. If you are seeking for a program that can challenge your professionalism do not hesitate to apply for this program or choose NU as your next place to start your studies.

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Practical Learning with Real-World Impact

AITU’s curriculum is forward-thinking and emphasizes practical applications of theoretical concepts. In my Web Development course, we collaborated with local businesses to create functional websites—a hands-on experience that felt impactful beyond the classroom. The startup incubator fosters entrepreneurship among students by providing resources to develop innovative ideas into viable projects. Despite being a young institution, AITU has managed to attract knowledgeable faculty who are committed to student success. While some courses still need refinement due to its growing nature, AITU’s focus on modern challenges like AI Ethics ensures graduates are prepared for dynamic career paths

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