Lahore University of Management Sciences - LUMS vs University of Lahore vs Faryal Dental College - FDC vs Lahore Garrison University vs National College of Business Administration and Economics

Side-by-side comparison from 61 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Faryal Dental College - FDC (5.00)
Lahore University of Management Sciences - LUMS: wins 3/6 categories
University of Lahore: wins 0/6 categories
Faryal Dental College - FDC: wins 1/6 categories
Lahore Garrison University: wins 2/6 categories
National College of Business Administration and Economics: wins 0/6 categories
Rashid Latif Medical College: wins 0/6 categories
Al-Aleem Medical College: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Lahore, Pakistan
3.90
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Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Dentistry
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.44
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4.16
3.00
3.50
3.00
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Location
4.50
3.75
3.00
5.00
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3.67
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Professors
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.50
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3.67
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Internationality
3.60
3.60
3.00
3.50
2.67
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Student life
4.58
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4.11
4.00
4.00
3.00
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Value
4.17
3.90
5.00
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4.00
3.33
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Accommodation
3.76
Win
3.45
2.00
3.00
2.67
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Critical thinking and intellectual freedom
  • +Rigorous academics and competitive environment
  • +Supportive faculty and comprehensive programmes
  • +Supportive faculty and strong theoretical foundation
  • +Access to advanced labs and practical experience
  • +Good study environment and facilities
  • +Engaging and fun learning environment
  • +Supportive faculty and peers
  • +Strong professional relationships
  • +Excellent IT and Computer Science programs
  • +Strong career outcomes and job placement
  • +Positive campus environment with good facilities and active societies
  • +Expert faculty & outcome-based education
  • +Engaging professors & strong class participation
  • +Cooperative administration & good infrastructure

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework is a concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated curriculum and teaching methods are a significant concern.
  • -Poor facilities and maintenance, including non-functional amenities, are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor student-teacher communication and lack of career counseling.
  • -Limited co-curricular activities and a general lack of student engagement opportunities.
  • -Unhelpful faculty members, with very few exceptions.

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Rating summary
What students say

With impressive scores in several areas, this institution excels particularly in **Student Life** and **Location**, both receiving marks above 4.5. **Facilities** also score highly. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are the areas needing the most improvement, with ratings of 3.76 and 3.6 respectively. **Professors** and **Value** fall comfortably in the middle range of the provided data.

This institution receives strong marks for its **Facilities** (4.16) and **Student Life** (4.11). **Professors** also garnered a respectable score of 4. Areas that could be improved include **Accomodation** (3.45) and **Internationality** (3.6). Overall, the university presents a generally positive picture with some standout strengths.

This institution receives its highest marks in Value (5), indicating strong satisfaction with the return on investment. Student Life and Professors also score well with a 4. Areas needing improvement are Accomodation, rated lowest at 2, and Facilities and Internationality, both at 3. The overall picture suggests a university that offers good academic and extracurricular experiences but faces challenges in housing and physical resources.

An examination of the university's ratings reveals a strong emphasis on its prime **location**, scoring a perfect 5. Professors also received high marks at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include **accommodation**, which received a score of 3, representing the lowest rating. Other aspects such as student life, internationality, and value fall within a solid range, indicating a generally well-rounded institution.

This university shows a mixed performance in its ratings. Its strongest areas are Professors and Location, both scoring an average of 3.67. Conversely, Accomodation and Internationality are its weakest points, each receiving a score of 2.67. Facilities and Student Life also averaged a moderate 3, while Value sits slightly above average at 3.33.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all (91%) student reviews praise LUMS for its transformative education, critical thinking encouragement, and supportive faculty. Students value the demanding academics and diverse campus community, finding the experience rewarding despite challenges. No negative feedback was recorded.

Approximately 75% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive departments, research focus, and good study environments. A small portion (~10%) notes issues like outdated curriculum and poor facilities.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 average rating. This feedback highlights amazing faculty, a great environment, and encouraging peers, contributing to a fun and bonding experience.

With a 4/5 average rating from two reviews, feedback is ~100% positive. Students praise well-educated teachers, good courses, and campus facilities, particularly for IT programs. Event organizations and student societies are also highlighted positively.

Around 67% of reviews are positive, highlighting good faculty, infrastructure, and an engaging learning environment. Approximately 33% of feedback mentioned unhelpful faculty and a lack of career counseling and co-curricular activities.

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Rating distribution
5★
57%
35%
100%
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33%
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4★
31%
40%
0%
100%
33%
0%
0%
3★
11%
15%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
10%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
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