The Open University - OU vs Aylesbury College vs Bellarmine University vs Jordan University of Science and Technology - JUST vs Concordia University of Edmonton - CUE

Side-by-side comparison from 89 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Jordan University of Science and Technology - JUST (4.70)
The Open University - OU: wins 1/7 categories
Aylesbury College: wins 0/7 categories
Bellarmine University: wins 0/7 categories
Jordan University of Science and Technology - JUST: wins 5/7 categories
Concordia University of Edmonton - CUE: wins 1/7 categories
Navrachana University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Mauritius - UOM: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Milton Keynes, The United Kingdom
4.40
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66 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Marketing
Aylesbury, The United Kingdom
1.00
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1 reviews
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Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Psychology
Vadodara, India
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Media
Category ratings
Facilities
3.84
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Not rated
4.00
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3.60
Not rated
3.57
Location
4.33
3.00
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5.00
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3.80
Not rated
4.43
Professors
4.25
1.00
Not rated
4.33
Win
4.20
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.38
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1.00
Not rated
4.00
2.80
Not rated
3.21
Student life
3.81
1.00
Not rated
4.67
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Value
4.46
2.00
Not rated
4.67
Win
4.20
Not rated
3.86
Accommodation
3.14
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Not rated
3.33
4.20
Win
Not rated
3.62
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Flexible study options for busy lifestyles.
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive tutors.
  • +Wide course selection and progression opportunities.
  • +engaging teaching and course structure
  • +helpful faculty and strong career support
  • +vibrant campus community and student life

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  • +Supportive faculty and colleagues
  • +Challenging and enriching academic experience
  • +Opportunities for knowledge application
  • +Small class sizes fostering professor-student connections and community.
  • +Supportive and approachable professors committed to student success.
  • +Casual atmosphere and relationship-building opportunities.

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  • +Practical, engaging programs and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Vibrant campus life with diverse student body and activities
  • +Modern facilities and opportunities for research
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are common complaints.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unresponsiveness are problematic.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including lack of support and empathy.

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  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Unresponsive or inefficient administrative and management processes.
  • -Disorganized or unengaging course structure and content delivery.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.

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  • -Poor lecturer attitudes and intimidating behavior.
  • -Inconsistent and seemingly arbitrary rule enforcement.
  • -Lack of acknowledgment for university oversights.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution garners strong approval, particularly excelling in **Internationality** (4.375), **Value** (4.458), and **Location** (4.333). **Professors** also receive a commendable score of 4.25. The primary area needing improvement is **Accomodation**, with a significantly lower rating of 3.14, while **Student Life** (3.809) and **Facilities** (3.835) fall in the mid-range.

This institution's strengths lie in its location, which received a strong rating, and its perceived value. Areas needing significant improvement, however, are facilities and accommodation, both scoring zero. The university also shows moderate performance in professors, student life, and internationality, indicating these aspects are areas for potential development.

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This institution garners impressive scores, particularly in Location and Student Life, both receiving a perfect or near-perfect 5 and 4.67 respectively. Value also stands out at 4.67. Conversely, Accomodation emerges as the lowest-rated area, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Internationality are rated solidly at 4 or above.

This university demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas. Professors, accommodation, and overall value all received high marks, suggesting a positive learning environment and good return on investment. Student life also scores well. Conversely, internationality stands out as the weakest aspect, with a significantly lower rating. Facilities, while decent, could also see some improvement.

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This academic institution receives strong marks in several key areas, with Location standing out as its highest-rated aspect. Professors and Student Life also scored well, indicating positive experiences in these departments. Conversely, Internationality presents as the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating among the surveyed categories. Facilities and Accommodation are rated moderately, with Value falling somewhere in the middle.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.41/5 from 66 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise the flexibility, choice of courses, and helpful resources, particularly for those working. No negative reviews were provided.

One review expresses extreme dissatisfaction, giving a 1-star rating. The negative feedback, representing 100% of reviews, highlights issues with lack of support and perceived discrimination.

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All three reviews are positive, resulting in an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise supportive professors and colleagues, and a fulfilling learning experience. One suggestion mentioned a need for more practical courses.

All 5 reviews are positive, averaging 4/5 stars. Recurring themes praise small class sizes, strong professor-student connections, and a sense of community.

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~74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable lecturers, diverse programs, and a vibrant campus atmosphere. A small minority of ~7% expressed challenges with lecturer attitudes and inconsistent rules.

Rating distribution
5★
47%
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67%
0%
0%
14%
4★
47%
0%
0%
33%
100%
0%
57%
3★
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
21%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
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.

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