Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira - UTP vs Maseno University vs Bogomolets National Medical University - NMU vs The Kisumu National Polytechnic - TKNP vs Great Lakes University of Kisumu - GLUK

Side-by-side comparison from 107 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira - UTP (4.80)
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira - UTP: wins 4/6 categories
Maseno University: wins 1/6 categories
Bogomolets National Medical University - NMU: wins 0/6 categories
The Kisumu National Polytechnic - TKNP: wins 1/6 categories
Great Lakes University of Kisumu - GLUK: wins 0/6 categories
Maasai Mara University: wins 0/6 categories
Tom Mboya University: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Administration
kisumu, Kenya
4.50
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: 3D Design
Best programme: Applied Statistics
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.50
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4.14
2.00
4.00
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3.88
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Location
4.83
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4.31
4.33
4.50
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4.50
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Professors
4.50
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4.49
2.33
4.00
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4.25
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Internationality
4.00
3.97
2.67
4.50
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3.63
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Student life
4.33
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4.21
3.33
4.00
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3.75
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Value
4.50
4.53
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3.67
4.50
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4.38
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Accommodation
3.83
3.98
2.67
4.00
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4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality academic programs and excellent professors
  • +Beautiful and well-equipped campus with ample student opportunities
  • +Positive learning environment with great minds and personal growth potential
  • +Strong academic environment and practical learning focus
  • +Supportive atmosphere with approachable, passionate instructors
  • +Well-structured programmes with engaging teaching methods
  • +Expert instructors and engaging teaching methods.
  • +Relevant and practical curriculum with up-to-date content.
  • +Supportive learning environment and strong career services.
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and career-oriented education
  • +Dedicated lecturers and supportive learning environment
  • +Development of essential soft skills and overall personal growth

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  • +Dedicated and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Holistic learning and diverse activities
  • +Quality education and modern facilities

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in curriculum is disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Limited communication and transparency from the institution.
  • -Excessive workload and focus on written assignments over practical skills.
  • -Ineffective and demanding remote learning practices.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inconsistent and unfair grading policies.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative support.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unengaging course content are common complaints.

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Rating summary
What students say

With excellent scores across several key areas, this institution shines particularly bright in terms of **Location**, earning a near-perfect 4.83. **Facilities** and **Professors** also received strong marks at 4.5. **Student Life** and **Internationality** are well-regarded, while **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest, though still respectable, rating of 3.83.

Overall, this university garners strong feedback, particularly excelling in the value of education, with a rating of 4.53. Professors also receive high marks at 4.49, alongside a positive student life experience at 4.21. The weakest areas appear to be accommodation and internationality, both scoring just under 4.0. Facilities and location also received solid, though not outstanding, scores.

This institution demonstrates a strong showing in its location, which received the highest rating. Conversely, its facilities are the weakest point, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Student life and value also received favorable marks, while professors, accommodation, and internationality fall in the middle range.

This institution garners consistently high marks, with its **location** and **internationality** standing out as its strongest attributes at 4.5. Its **value for money** also received a top score of 4.5. Other aspects, including **facilities**, **professors**, **student life**, and **accommodation**, are all rated a solid 4, indicating a well-rounded and positive university experience across the board.

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The university demonstrates considerable strengths in its **Location** (4.5) and **Value** (4.375), alongside an impressive score for **Professors** (4.25). **Student Life** and **Accomodation** also received favorable marks. The **Internationality** aspect, however, registers as the lowest rated area at 3.625, with **Facilities** also performing slightly below average at 3.875.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

All 8 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.75/5. Students praise the beautiful campus, excellent professors, strong academic programs (especially engineering), and numerous student opportunities.

With ~93% of 86 reviews being positive, students praise the university's supportive atmosphere, practical learning, and well-structured programs. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 2/5, two out of three reviews are negative (~67%). Students report excessive assignments and a focus on online tasks over practical learning.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, these 2 reviews are entirely positive. Students highlight excellent communication, teamwork, dedication, love for education, and the quality of courses and lecturers. Practical learning and supportive lecturers preparing students for real-world situations are also praised.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~88% of reviewers are positive. Students commend dedicated lecturers, quality education, and a holistic learning environment. No negative feedback was provided.

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Rating distribution
5★
75%
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63%
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4★
25%
31%
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25%
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3★
0%
8%
33%
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13%
0%
2★
0%
0%
33%
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1★
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
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Nice place to be

I enjoyed learning at the university. The lectures were nice and students were nice to everyone, I found it easier to interact with everyone at school. However, life was tough in general due to lack of enough funds to support my student upkeep. But I recommend the school to anyone

Typical Post-Soviet medical university

A certain hierarchy reigns in the university in which professors and the dean’s office are considered gods, and students and laboratory assistants are secondary characters. Despite this, there are people that ready to teach and help you I consider the opportunity to become more independent as a plus in NMU. Many faculties and campuses can also be attributed to the merits of university. The complexity of learning unites students so that you can turn a blind eye to shortcomings…

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