University of British Columbia vs Lighthouse Labs vs Canadian Tourism College - CTC vs Cornerstone International Community College of Canada vs Emily Carr University of Art and Design - ECUAD

Side-by-side comparison from 202 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of British Columbia: wins 0/3 categories
Lighthouse Labs: wins 0/3 categories
Canadian Tourism College - CTC: wins 0/3 categories
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada: wins 2/3 categories
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - ECUAD: wins 0/3 categories
VGC International College: wins 1/3 categories
Canadian College of Technology and Business: wins 0/3 categories
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Best programme: Arts
Vancouver, Canada
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Best programme: Business Administration and Communication Studies
Best programme: Communications with Business Management
Best programme: Digital and Social Media Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
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4.00
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5.00
Location
4.46
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5.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.10
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4.40
3.00
5.00
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4.00
Internationality
4.35
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4.20
4.00
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.30
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4.20
4.00
5.00
5.00
Value
4.09
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4.60
Win
4.00
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.86
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4.25
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2.00
3.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive professors and quality academic programs
  • +Excellent facilities and welcoming student community
  • +Abundant resources and practical learning opportunities

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  • +Engaging instructors and practical, real-world skills development
  • +Supportive learning environment and personal growth opportunities
  • +Focused, valuable programs with diverse, relevant subject matter

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  • +Supportive and helpful teachers
  • +Practical co-op experiences
  • +Convenient downtown location & strong security
  • +Engaging & clear teaching with examples
  • +Opportunities for participation & creative freedom
Cons
  • -Course selection and academic planning are difficult.
  • -Poor quality teaching in some classes and arbitrary grading exist.
  • -Social life outside of clubs is often disappointing.

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  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and clear communication.
  • -Ineffective or uninspired teaching and curriculum.

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  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Administrative issues and poor communication are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are sometimes seen as lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep are a recurring complaint.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching and learning resources is problematic.
Rating summary
What students say

This university scores highly across most surveyed aspects, with location emerging as its strongest point at 4.45. Student life and internationality also received excellent marks, both above 4.3. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, scoring 3.86, which is notably lower than other categories. Facilities, professors, and value for money all fall within a solid, mid-range score of 4.08 to 4.21.

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This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback across multiple aspects. Its location stands out as a perfect score, while professors and overall value are also highly regarded. The weakest area, though still strong, is its facilities rating. Student life, internationality, and accommodation are all robustly rated, contributing to a generally excellent university experience.

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Remarkably high scores characterize this institution, with exceptional ratings of 5 in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Internationality. These areas represent the university's strongest points. Conversely, the Accomodation rating of 3 indicates a relative weakness, while the Value score of 4 suggests a generally positive but not outstanding offering in that regard.

This institution garners excellent marks, particularly excelling in its **facilities, location, student life, and internationality**, all receiving a perfect 5 out of 5. Professors and accommodation are also highly rated at 4. The only area receiving a slightly lower score, though still strong, is **value**, rated at 4. Overall, it presents a very positive picture for prospective students.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~86% positive reviews and an average 4.23 rating, students praise academic programs, supportive professors, and excellent facilities. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions challenges with course selection and finding genuine connections.

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All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/5. Students highlight practical learning, knowledgeable instructors, and a supportive environment. There is no negative feedback in this sample.

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The sole review is highly positive (5/5), praising the Applied Communications course for being helpful to responsible, self-driven students with clear goals. Teachers are noted as very supportive.

This university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~100% of reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students praise convenient downtown location, strong security, engaging professors, and opportunities for participation and creativity. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
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Most useful review
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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.

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