Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES vs Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Universidad Central - Ucentral vs Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC vs Centro Colombo Americano

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC (4.70)
Universidad de los Andes - UNIANDES: wins 4/6 categories
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad Central - Ucentral: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad la Gran Colombia - UGC: wins 1/6 categories
Centro Colombo Americano: wins 0/6 categories
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores - ULIBERTADORES: wins 0/6 categories
Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración - ASCOLFA: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Advertising
Best programme: Bachelor of Education Management
Best programme: Economics
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.69
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4.33
4.20
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Location
4.17
4.60
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4.33
3.40
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Professors
4.52
4.20
4.00
4.60
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Internationality
4.43
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3.00
3.20
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Student life
4.31
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3.80
3.67
4.00
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Value
4.33
4.40
4.00
4.40
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Accommodation
4.05
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2.20
4.00
3.60
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous, deep, and innovative academic programs with opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
  • +Inspiring and experienced international faculty offering precise and relevant learning.
  • +Stimulating learning environments with extensive campus facilities and a strong sense of community.
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values
  • +Supportive environment & student well-being
  • +Academic focus & professional growth
  • +Welcoming campus & convenient location
  • +Strong economics, law, and political science programs
  • +Excellent preparation for the labor market
  • +University prestige and history

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  • +Professional development & industry relevance
  • +Life projects & research opportunities

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Cons
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations from staff.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and lack of academic support.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff creates confusion.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities and equipment are consistently outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Instructors' teaching quality and availability are often insufficient.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives high marks overall, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.69. Professors are also highly rated (4.52), alongside a strong showing for Internationality (4.43) and Value (4.33). Student Life scores well at 4.31. The weakest, though still solid, areas are Location (4.17) and Accomodation (4.05).

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

This institution receives notable strengths in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both scoring 4.33. **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** also present solid performance, averaging a 4.0. The university's **Student Life** is rated moderately well at 3.67, while **Internationality** stands as its weakest area with a score of 3.

Professors receive the highest marks, reflecting a strong academic core. Facilities and value also score well, indicating a positive learning environment and good return on investment. However, location and internationality present opportunities for improvement, with lower scores in these areas. Student life and accommodation fall within the middle range of ratings.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution received uniform ratings. This indicates no particular strengths or weaknesses were identified in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, or value. The consistent scoring suggests an even distribution of perceived quality across these key aspects of the university experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 46 out of 47 reviews being positive, students praise enriching academic opportunities like double majors and innovative teaching methods such as PBL. The university is lauded as number one in Colombia for its rigorous structure and comprehensive curriculum.

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

With 3.8/5 stars from 5 reviews, ~60% are positive, praising a cozy, well-located environment supporting professional growth and well-being. Academics are prioritized. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4.67/5 from 6 reviews, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students praise rigorous economics and law programs, excellent professional preparation, and the university's prestige. No negative feedback was received.

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With a 4/5 average rating and 100% positive feedback, students praise the university's professional development and real-world opportunities. One reviewer suggested incorporating more training on modern technologies like Azure and Big Data.

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Rating distribution
5★
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4★
34%
38%
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3★
2%
8%
40%
17%
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2★
0%
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1★
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