Uganda Martyrs University - UMU vs Kyambogo University vs St. Lawrence University vs ISLAMIC UNIVERISTY IN UGANDA - IUIU vs Charis Bible College

Side-by-side comparison from 47 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ISLAMIC UNIVERISTY IN UGANDA - IUIU (4.70)
Uganda Martyrs University - UMU: wins 2/6 categories
Kyambogo University: wins 0/6 categories
St. Lawrence University: wins 0/6 categories
ISLAMIC UNIVERISTY IN UGANDA - IUIU: wins 1/6 categories
Charis Bible College: wins 0/6 categories
Metropolitan International University: wins 0/6 categories
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology - UICT: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Law LLB
Kampala, Uganda
4.00
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Best programme: Economics and Statistics
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Best programme: Bachelor of Law (Honours)
Kampala, Uganda
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Best programme: Information Technology Management for Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.50
3.44
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4.00
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4.50
Location
4.17
4.21
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4.43
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4.50
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Professors
4.00
3.81
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4.14
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4.50
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Internationality
4.00
3.53
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4.14
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4.50
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Student life
4.67
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3.93
Not rated
4.29
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Not rated
4.50
Value
3.83
3.97
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4.57
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Not rated
3.50
Accommodation
4.00
Win
3.42
Not rated
3.43
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Not rated
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality education and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Supportive learning environment and helpful resources
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive lecturers
  • +Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans
  • +Well-rounded education with emphasis on research and diverse activities

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  • +Supportive lecturers and engaging learning experiences
  • +Strong academic programs and discipline
  • +Positive graduate reputation and respect

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  • +Strong IT programs and resources
  • +Qualified and professional lecturers
  • +Flexibility in study periods
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and support from staff are recurring problems.
  • -Bureaucratic and administrative inefficiencies cause frustration.
  • -Insufficient resources and support hinder academic progress.
  • -Poor quality facilities and outdated technology are problematic.

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  • -Poor communication and lack of support from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant course content.

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  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a major drawback.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of engagement detract from learning.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptional marks in Student Life, boasting a rating of 4.67. Facilities also score highly at 4.5. Professors and Accommodations are well-regarded with scores of 4, and Internationality is similarly rated. Location receives a strong 4.17. The area with the lowest score is Value, at 3.83, indicating this is the weakest aspect of the university experience.

This institution demonstrates a particularly strong showing in **Location**, achieving the highest score. **Value** also ranks highly, reflecting positive student perceptions. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Facilities** received the lowest ratings, suggesting these areas may present opportunities for improvement. The university's performance in **Professors** and **Student Life** indicates solid, well-regarded aspects of the student experience.

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This institution garners strong ratings across most aspects, with **Value** standing out as its highest-rated category. **Location** and **Student Life** also received excellent scores. Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which is the lowest-rated aspect among the surveyed categories. The university demonstrates a solid performance in **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Internationality**, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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This institution demonstrates remarkable strength in several key areas, earning top marks for its facilities, professors, location, student life, and internationality, all at an impressive 4.5. In contrast, accommodation and value received more moderate scores of 3 and 3.5 respectively, suggesting these are areas with room for improvement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.17/5, ~83% of feedback is positive. Students highlight the academic experience, including quality education and faculty expertise, as well as campus life and resources. No negative feedback was reported.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting career shaping and a well-rounded learning environment with good lecturers. Only ~3% of feedback is negative.

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All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.71/5. Students praise the university's supportive lecturers, interesting learning environment, and high graduate respect. Its strict policies and academic excellence are also frequently highlighted.

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With a 4/5 average rating, reviews are ~100% positive. Students highlight IT career prospects, state-of-the-art labs, flexible study, and qualified lecturers. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
34%
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71%
0%
0%
0%
4★
50%
41%
0%
29%
0%
0%
100%
3★
17%
22%
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0%
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0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
3%
0%
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0%
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What I have benefited from my university

Uganda martyrs university is a good university which focuses on instilling in students the knowledge that will help them survive in the world and it has helped me to be more confident in whatever I do

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