Saint Petersburg State University - SPSU vs First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg vs Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University vs National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE vs Northwestern State Medical University by I.I. Mechnikov

Side-by-side comparison from 36 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE (4.50)
Saint Petersburg State University - SPSU: wins 2/5 categories
First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg: wins 0/5 categories
Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University: wins 2/5 categories
National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE: wins 1/5 categories
Northwestern State Medical University by I.I. Mechnikov: wins 0/5 categories
Advanced Management Institute: wins 0/5 categories
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov (NWSMU): wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Mathematics
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.25
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4.67
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4.14
1.00
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Location
3.95
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4.67
4.67
1.00
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Professors
4.10
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4.33
4.33
2.00
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Internationality
4.50
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3.67
4.18
2.00
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Student life
4.75
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4.00
4.10
1.00
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Value
4.20
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3.67
4.48
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3.00
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Accommodation
3.93
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4.00
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3.99
1.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical skills and real-world experience
  • +Supportive environment and positive social life
  • +Quality teaching and engaging subjects
  • +Strong medical programmes
  • +Useful knowledge acquisition
  • +strong technical sciences focus
  • +prestigious history and reputation
  • +international opportunities and cooperation
  • +High academic quality & skilled faculty
  • +Global outlook & diverse programs
  • +Career opportunities & strong network
  • +Clear career paths & job prospects
  • +Supportive learning environment & engaging faculty
  • +Relevant & practical curriculum

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of support and clear communication from staff is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum lacks practical application and relevance.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching and learning experiences frustrates students.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder student support.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and subjective academic processes are problematic.
  • -Unrealistic exam difficulty and demanding workloads cause frustration.
  • -Negative professor attitudes and academic corruption.

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Rating summary
What students say

Examining the university's performance reveals exceptional strengths, particularly in **Student Life** (4.75) and **Internationality** (4.5). Facilities and value also received positive scores. Conversely, **Location** (3.95) and **Accomodation** (3.925) represent areas with room for improvement, though professors garnered a respectable 4.1 rating.

Overall, this university received a rating of zero across all surveyed categories, indicating a complete lack of positive attributes in every area. No particular strength or weakness stands out, as all aspects of the institution appear to be equally lacking.

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both scoring an impressive 4.67. **Professors** also receive a high rating of 4.33. Areas for potential improvement include **Internationality** and **Value**, which are rated at 3.67. **Student Life** and **Accommodation** are rated at a solid 4.

This institution demonstrates a particularly strong showing in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Value and Professors are also highly regarded. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. The university also scores well in Internationality, Facilities, and Student Life, indicating a generally positive overall perception with a few areas for potential improvement.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in its facilities, location, student life, and accommodation, all receiving top marks. Conversely, its professors and internationality were rated moderately well. The university's value for money emerged as its strongest attribute, achieving the highest score. Areas for potential improvement are identified in professor quality and the international student experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.25/5, ~88% of reviews are positive, highlighting theoretical and soft skill development, good faculty, and enjoyable extracurriculars. There are no negative reviews.

With a 4/5 average rating, this university has positive feedback, with one reviewer highlighting useful knowledge gained. Negative feedback is minimal.

With an average rating of 4.33/5 and ~0% negative feedback, university reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students praise the institution as a great place for technical sciences development and mention opportunities for cultural exchange and study abroad.

Around 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting high-quality education, excellent faculty, and valuable connections. A small portion of feedback mentions issues with some professors and the grading system.

This university receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of reviews rating it poorly. The single review highlights issues with awful professors and unbearable corruption.

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Rating distribution
5★
38%
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67%
65%
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4★
50%
100%
0%
22%
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3★
13%
0%
33%
9%
0%
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2★
0%
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4%
0%
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1★
0%
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Good University

SPBLETI is a good university with great facility and environment, but not so great program and curriculum for English studies. if you aspire to go to this university, be sure to make a research about the department and the course curriculum, they are improving in the English program and would be better as the year goes by.

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