The Open University - OU vs University of Cologne - UZK vs International Islamic University Malaysia vs University Of Dodoma - UDOM vs St John's University of Tanzania

Side-by-side comparison from 129 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
The Open University - OU: wins 2/7 categories
University of Cologne - UZK: wins 0/7 categories
International Islamic University Malaysia: wins 3/7 categories
University Of Dodoma - UDOM: wins 2/7 categories
St John's University of Tanzania: wins 0/7 categories
Eastern Florida State College - EFSC: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Milton Keynes, The United Kingdom
4.40
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69 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Marketing
Best programme: History
Best programme: Applied Human Sciences
Best programme: Project Management
Cocoa, Florida, United States
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.86
4.12
3.87
4.40
Win
Not rated
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Location
4.35
4.30
4.61
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4.20
Not rated
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Professors
4.27
4.12
4.38
Win
3.80
Not rated
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Internationality
4.37
Win
4.16
3.25
2.80
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Student life
3.84
4.37
4.43
Win
4.00
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Value
4.45
Win
4.26
4.08
4.00
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Accommodation
3.14
3.64
3.50
3.80
Win
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Wide course selection and flexible learning.
  • +Supportive tutors and resources for student success.
  • +Accessible education for all life stages.
  • +Excellent academic programs and research opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and positive learning atmosphere
  • +Vibrant campus environment and city life
  • +Strong community and Mahallah culture
  • +Thorough academic programs with Islamic values integration
  • +Diverse student body and modern facilities
  • +Practical skills and career preparation
  • +Wide range of quality academic programs
  • +Affordability and accessibility

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts student experience.
  • -Overly demanding coursework and preparation requirements for math programs.
  • -Inconvenient class scheduling, including early morning times.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of student support are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are frequently criticized as irrelevant or ineffective.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates significant strengths in several key areas. Its internationality and value for money received particularly high marks. Location and professor quality were also highly rated. Conversely, accommodation emerged as the weakest aspect, with a notably lower score compared to other categories. Facilities and student life also showed moderate performance.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in **Student Life** (4.37) and **Location** (4.3). **Value** (4.26) and **Internationality** (4.16) also received positive marks. Conversely, **Accomodation** (3.64) appears to be the weakest area, receiving a noticeably lower score compared to other aspects of the university experience. Ratings for **Facilities** and **Professors** are solid and consistent.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its Location and Student Life, both receiving scores above 4.4. Professors are also highly regarded. Areas that received comparatively lower marks include Accomodation and Internationality, with Facilities also rating moderately. Value for money is considered good.

With strong performance in its facilities and overall value, this institution garners positive feedback. Its location and student life are also well-regarded. However, internationality stands out as a comparatively weaker area, with lower ratings. Professors and accommodation received moderate scores.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Over 94% of 69 reviews are positive, highlighting a wide course selection, flexible study, and supportive tutors. No negative feedback was recorded.

With ~87% positive sentiment from 31 reviews, students praise excellent courses, dedicated faculty, and a vibrant academic and social environment. A small amount of negative feedback noted challenging coursework and scheduling issues.

Positive feedback highlights strong academic programs, a nurturing community, and the integration of Islamic values. Students appreciate the diverse student body and modern facilities. No significant negative feedback was recorded.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5. Students highlight practical skills, diverse programs, and affordability, preparing graduates for self-employment and careers. Minimal negative feedback exists.

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Rating distribution
5★
48%
35%
17%
40%
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4★
46%
52%
58%
60%
0%
0%
3★
6%
10%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
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0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Library Science

this university suits you who wants or need to get a job before finishing your degree. what i like about this uni is they have this option to do learn without coming to campus. what i hate is their system is developing slowly through the era. I wish i was enrolled 2 years prior, but their online system at that time wasn't today's good. I would recommend this learning center to those who wants to pursue their degree a little late like me.

Review

The top university is University of Cologne because of its thoughtfully constructed, secure, and accommodating environment, as well as its efficient and appropriate study facilities, I must say it is the best.

Walk through IIUM

IIUM is one of the prestigious public university in Malaysia that welcomes thousands of International students and provides them with great education, good cultural exposure and great food and diversity. They have always made sure to give an enriched experience to the students especially making sure the bond between local students and international students are well maintained. The teachers always made sure the students are their priority while providing excellent guidance and advise when needed. Overall IIUM was my home and I wish I can go back to those days.

John kyando

A very Excellent university offered different programme that will helps students to acquire skills, knowledge through that graduates are able to introduce new things, self employment and employed in different offices with high performance.

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