Audencia Business School vs Technical University of Ostrava - VSB vs University of British Columbia vs Kirinyaga University vs Concord University

Side-by-side comparison from 231 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidade Católica Portuguesa – UCP – Viseu (4.80)
Audencia Business School: wins 0/4 categories
Technical University of Ostrava - VSB: wins 1/4 categories
University of British Columbia: wins 0/4 categories
Kirinyaga University: wins 1/4 categories
Concord University: wins 0/4 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – UCP – Viseu: wins 2/4 categories
Laguna Tech College - LTC: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: MSc in International Management & Business
Best programme: Applied Physics
Best programme: Arts
Best programme: Finance
athens, WV, United States
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.85
4.75
4.22
4.06
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4.75
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Location
4.00
4.50
4.46
4.22
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4.50
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Professors
4.03
4.50
4.10
4.56
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4.75
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Internationality
4.29
4.75
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4.35
3.89
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4.25
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Student life
3.93
4.50
4.31
4.47
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4.67
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Value
4.16
4.25
4.08
4.67
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4.50
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Accommodation
3.47
4.50
3.86
4.06
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4.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors, classes, and facilities.
  • +Diverse international student community and cultural immersion.
  • +Well-structured programs and ample opportunities for professional development and city exploration.
  • +Excellent study environment and facilities
  • +Engaging student life and activities
  • +Strong academic programs and resources
  • +Excellent professors and engaging courses
  • +Abundant resources and study spaces
  • +Strong career preparation and practical experience
  • +Knowledgeable and approachable lecturers
  • +Solid academic foundation and structured curriculum
  • +Supportive environment and effective management

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  • +Inspiring, knowledgeable, and supportive faculty
  • +Meaningful education and strong sense of purpose
  • +Welcoming, inclusive, and supportive campus community

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Cons
  • -Lack of practical training and outdated facilities.
  • -Unresponsive professors and poor management.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Lack of communication and support from the institution is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and course selection difficulties.
  • -Subpar teaching quality and arbitrary grading.
  • -Lack of genuine social connections outside of clubs.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic success.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are consistently frustrating.
  • -Facilities and equipment are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods can be irrelevant or ineffective.

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Rating summary
What students say

Regarding its overall assessment, the institution performs best in **Internationality** (4.29) and **Value** (4.16). Professors also receive a high mark (4.03). The weakest area identified is **Accomodation** (3.47), though Facilities also scored relatively lower (3.85). Student Life and Location received solid ratings in the mid-range.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its facilities and internationality, both scoring a high 4.75. Student life, location, and accommodation also receive positive feedback with a 4.5 rating. Professors are rated a strong 4.5 as well. The weakest area, though still good, is value at 4.25.

This institution receives strong commendations for its **location (4.46)**, **internationality (4.35)**, and **student life (4.31)**. Facilities and value are also well-regarded, with ratings around 4.08 to 4.22. The **accommodation rating (3.86)** is the lowest among the surveyed aspects, indicating this is an area that could see improvement.

This university demonstrates significant strengths in its academic offerings and student experience. Value for money stands out as the highest-rated aspect, alongside a strong showing for professors. Student life and location also receive favorable scores. Conversely, internationality is the area with the lowest rating, suggesting room for improvement in this regard.

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This university receives excellent marks, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Professors**, both scoring a near-perfect 4.75. **Student Life** is also a strong point at 4.67. The **Location**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** are all rated a solid 4.5. The **Internationality** rating of 4.25 is the lowest but still indicates a positive global presence.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.19/5, roughly 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent classes, professors, and facilities. One negative review expressed disappointment with a lack of practical training and professor engagement.

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5. Students praise the study environment, teachers, facilities, and student life, highlighting well-stocked libraries, modern labs, and good recreational spaces.

With 190 reviews and an average rating of 4.23/5, ~87% of students report positive experiences, citing excellent academics, professors, and campus resources. A small amount of feedback (approx. 1%) noted difficulties with course selection and finding genuine connections.

Most reviews (approximately 100%) are positive, highlighting strong academics, knowledgeable and supportive lecturers, and a positive learning environment. Limited resources were a minor concern.

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Students highly praise the Catholic University of Portugal, with 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.75/5. Recurring themes highlight academic excellence, supportive and inspiring professors, and a strong sense of community.

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Rating distribution
5★
31%
40%
38%
67%
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75%
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4★
63%
60%
49%
22%
0%
25%
0%
3★
0%
0%
12%
11%
0%
0%
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2★
6%
0%
1%
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0%
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1★
0%
0%
1%
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Most useful review
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Focus on multicultural business management

I have been quite satisfied by the quality of teaching at Audencia. The lecturers and professors are knowledgeable and place an emphasis on professionalism and leveraging culture in business dealings.

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Underwhelming

I was there as an exchange student from Europe, attending classes at Sauder Business School and the Mechanical Engineering Department. Studying at UBC is definitely a mixed bag in terms of the quality of education. I did have a few great professors who held wonderfully challenging and well-thought-out classes, making me feel that UBC punches above its weight in terms of educational quality. However, some other lectures were undoubtedly subpar. Grading seemed quite arbitrary at times (moving goalposts seems to be a recurring theme at UBC), and the lectures were not nearly as good as they should have been, in my opinion. It is quite fair to say that other exchange students and I were often shocked that UBC allows these courses to occur annually without making efforts to improve them. At UBC as a whole, less is expected from students than at my home university. I've seen people never show up to class and hold presentations that would never fly at my home uni. Professors seems to welcome all questions even if they are about things a fourth-year engineering student just months before graduation needs to know. I am not sure if UBC ensures that its graduates are adequately educated, and would definitely think twice if I was a recruiter and had to hire someone who attented there. From what I have seen, I would tentatively recommend Sauder Business School. For Mechanical Engineering (and probably also Electrical and Civil Engineering), UBC is simply too small, offering a lack of choices and not many lectures; usually, only introductory courses are offered for most topics. I recommend attending a more engineering/science-focused university, such as Waterloo or others in the US or Europe. It is quite astonishing how much money people pay to attend these subpar classes. Enjoyed having a beach on campus.

Breaking Good

I started my University life quite timid. I am still an introvert but I am more outspoken when called upon and largely it's through the exposure from the campus. The institution is located in Central Kenya neighboring the famous Mount Kenya whose snowy landscapes can be admired from a distance from the comfort of the school grounds. Corona came and we had to adapt to online teaching for our curriculum that was a challenge at first but we grew into it and I can say I made the most of it and graduated last October with a Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science Second class Upper honors.

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