Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María - USM vs Ansbach University of Applied Science vs Teesside University vs Technological Institute of the Philippines - TIP vs Arsi University - Aru

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Technological Institute of the Philippines - TIP (4.60)
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María - USM: wins 2/7 categories
Ansbach University of Applied Science: wins 0/7 categories
Teesside University: wins 2/7 categories
Technological Institute of the Philippines - TIP: wins 0/7 categories
Arsi University - Aru: wins 0/7 categories
University of Valparaiso - UV: wins 3/7 categories
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso - PUCV: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Environmental Civil Engineering
Middlesbrough, The United Kingdom
4.40
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Best programme: Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: Anesthesia
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
Win
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4.49
4.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
Location
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.13
3.56
3.00
4.00
4.00
Professors
4.00
Not rated
4.27
3.89
3.00
5.00
Win
4.00
Internationality
2.00
Not rated
4.33
Win
3.33
3.00
3.00
4.00
Student life
4.00
Not rated
4.19
3.67
2.50
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
4.00
Not rated
4.18
4.22
3.50
5.00
Win
3.50
Accommodation
2.00
Not rated
3.84
Win
3.56
1.50
3.00
3.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent laboratory facilities and university infrastructure
  • +Supportive student life and engaging campus activities
  • +High-quality and comprehensive environmental engineering program

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  • +Accessible lecturers and supportive career services
  • +Practical, industry-focused programs with career preparation
  • +Affordable city living and convenient campus facilities
  • +Strong engineering and architecture programs
  • +Good facilities and adaptive online learning
  • +Caring instructors and useful practical application
  • +Student-centered focus and responsiveness to needs
  • +Diversity and high academic standards
  • +Strong regional career development focus
  • +Investment in research and investigation
  • +Excellent teachers and practical opportunities
  • +Regional problem focus
  • +Strict academic environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited as a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.

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  • -Lack of lecturer and student care support
  • -Outdated educational facilities
  • -Safety concerns due to high crime rates
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency from the institution is concerning.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting top marks for its facilities and location. Student life and professor quality also received positive feedback, indicating a robust academic and social environment. However, the university faces challenges in its accommodation options and internationality, both of which received significantly lower scores. Despite these weaknesses, the overall value proposition remains strong.

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This university achieves excellent marks in key areas, with Facilities standing out at 4.49. Professors (4.27) and Internationality (4.33) also received strong ratings. While Location and Student Life are well-regarded around 4.13-4.19, Accomodation presents the weakest area with a score of 3.84. The overall value is rated favorably at 4.18.

This institution receives positive marks in several key areas, with **Value** standing out as its strongest point at 4.22. **Facilities** also garnered a high rating of 4.0. On the other hand, **Internationality** represents the weakest area, scoring 3.33. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation fall within a moderate to good range, indicating a generally well-rounded experience.

This institution shows considerable strengths in its **value** and **internationality**, both scoring a solid 3.5 and 3 respectively. **Professors** and **location** also receive favorable marks at 3. However, **accommodation** stands out as a significant weakness with a rating of just 1.5. Areas needing improvement include **facilities** (2) and **student life** (2.5).

This institution garners exceptional scores for its professors and student life, both receiving a perfect 5. Its value for money also stands out with a 5-star rating. Conversely, facilities and accommodation present areas for improvement, each scoring a 3. The university also received a moderate rating of 4 for its location and a 3 for internationality, indicating a solid but not outstanding presence in these aspects.

Across surveyed categories, this institution shows considerable strengths in its **Professors**, **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality**, all receiving a strong rating of 4. Conversely, **Facilities** emerged as the weakest area, with a rating of 3. **Accomodation** and **Value** presented a mixed picture, scoring moderately at 3.5.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4/5 average rating from one review, approximately 0% of feedback is negative. The single positive review highlighted exigent study programs, good infrastructure, and student life, with a minor note on teacher approachability and limited internationalization.

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The vast majority of reviewers (~96%) highlight accessible lecturers, supportive services, and enjoyable city amenities contributing to independence and success. A small minority (~4%) reported issues with lecturer support and campus safety.

With an average rating of 4.56/5 from 9 reviews, ~89% of feedback is positive. Students highlight strong engineering programs and good facilities. A minority of reviews found the location crowded and some instructors less engaged.

With a 3.5/5 average rating from two reviews, ~50% of feedback is positive. One reviewer recommended focusing on student needs, while no negative feedback was recorded.

With one review and an average rating of 4/5, feedback is predominantly positive. The single review highlights diversity, investment in research, high standards, and suitability for regional career development.

With a 4/5 average rating from two reviews, sentiment is ~100% positive. Students praise excellent, experienced teachers and ample opportunities for curriculum development. The campus is also noted as beautiful.

Rating distribution
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Excellent study place

The approachable teachers and the facilities are top-notch. The majority of my studies were during COVID-19 so student life can't be assessed. Accommodations in Middlebrough are cheap and very affordable when compared to other places and other universities. The course modules were very helpful except for 3D interactive visualization which I really don't think is applicable as a data scientist and can be replaced with SQL instead.

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