University College Cork - UCC vs University of Limerick - UL vs Institute of Technology Carlow - IT Carlow vs ONCAMPUS Global vs American College Dublin - ACD

Side-by-side comparison from 174 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ONCAMPUS Global (4.80)
University College Cork - UCC: wins 0/7 categories
University of Limerick - UL: wins 0/7 categories
Institute of Technology Carlow - IT Carlow: wins 3/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 3/7 categories
American College Dublin - ACD: wins 0/7 categories
DCU Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Southeast Technological University - SETU: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Bachelor of Media and Communication/Cybersecurity
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
Top
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Best programme: International Business
Dublin, Ireland
Not rated
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Best programme: Health Sciences
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
4.21
4.67
Win
4.44
2.87
Not rated
3.33
Location
4.09
4.01
4.33
4.75
Win
3.20
Not rated
4.33
Professors
4.05
4.28
4.33
4.76
3.86
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.72
4.21
4.67
Win
4.62
3.71
Not rated
4.00
Student life
4.19
4.23
4.33
4.58
Win
2.87
Not rated
2.50
Value
4.21
4.32
4.33
4.52
Win
3.71
Not rated
3.33
Accommodation
3.43
3.94
4.67
Win
4.35
2.93
Not rated
2.67
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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 staff and organized, well-structured programs.
  • +Excellent library resources for study and research.
  • +Handy campus facilities like a gym and practical classrooms.
  • +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

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  • +Supportive and dedicated staff
  • +Affordable tuition for international students
  • +Good campus facilities
Cons
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent frustrations.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Course content and teaching methods often fail to meet expectations.
  • -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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient support staff are significant concerns.
Rating summary
What students say

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 receives outstanding marks for its **Facilities**, **Accommodation**, and **Internationality**, all scoring a near-perfect 4.7. While still very strong, the areas of **Professors**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Value** are slightly lower, each averaging 4.3. Overall, the university demonstrates excellence, particularly in its physical and global aspects.

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.

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This institution receives its highest marks for its **Professors**, with a perfect score, and a strong showing for **Location**. Conversely, **Student Life** and **Accomodation** present the most significant areas for improvement, both scoring below average. **Facilities** and **Value** are rated moderately, while **Internationality** also garners a solid evaluation.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, 100% of reviews are positive. Students highlight well-organized programs, helpful staff, and good campus facilities like the library and gym.

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.

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With a 4/5 average rating from three reviews, student feedback is highly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight supportive and dedicated lecturers, along with an affordable environment. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
28%
33%
76%
7%
0%
0%
4★
57%
71%
67%
24%
79%
0%
100%
3★
16%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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