Russian Gnessins' Academy of Music vs Lomonosov Moscow State University - MSU vs National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE vs Russian State Social University - RSSU vs Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics - MTUCI

Side-by-side comparison from 52 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Russian Gnessins' Academy of Music: wins 0/7 categories
Lomonosov Moscow State University - MSU: wins 0/7 categories
National Research University Higher School of Economics - HSE: wins 4/7 categories
Russian State Social University - RSSU: wins 0/7 categories
Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics - MTUCI: wins 0/7 categories
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology - Skoltech: wins 0/7 categories
Moscow State Institute of Culture: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of International Studies
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Best programme: Professional Musicianship - Vocals
Category ratings
Facilities
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3.75
4.14
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3.00
Location
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3.73
4.67
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4.00
Professors
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3.92
4.33
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5.00
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Internationality
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4.25
4.18
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5.00
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Student life
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3.92
4.10
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4.00
Value
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3.83
4.48
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3.00
Accommodation
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3.75
3.99
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4.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors.
  • +High-quality teaching and academic programs.
  • +Excellent campus facilities and amenities.
  • +High academic quality & skilled faculty
  • +Global outlook & diverse programs
  • +Career opportunities & strong network
  • +High-quality, profound knowledge from competent teachers.
  • +Friendly, calm, and supportive learning atmosphere.
  • +High academic standards and rigorous disciplines.

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  • +Inspiring and dream-fulfilling education
  • +Excellent professors
  • +Suitable for diverse student backgrounds
Cons

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring concern.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is frustrating.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder student support.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and subjective academic processes are problematic.
  • -Unrealistic exam difficulty and demanding workloads cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and poor communication are significant problems.
Rating summary
What students say

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This university presents a well-rounded academic experience, excelling in Internationality with a score of 4.25. Professors and Student Life also received commendably high marks at 3.916. Areas for potential improvement include Facilities and Accommodation, both rated at 3.75, and Location at 3.727. Overall value is strong at 3.833.

This institution demonstrates a particularly strong showing in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Value and Professors are also highly regarded. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. The university also scores well in Internationality, Facilities, and Student Life, indicating a generally positive overall perception with a few areas for potential improvement.

Presenting a uniform performance across all assessed aspects, this institution received identical ratings in each category. Consequently, there are no distinct strongest or weakest areas identified. The university demonstrates a consistent, albeit unexceptional, standing in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, with no single area outperforming others.

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This institution garners excellent scores in key areas such as **Professors** and **Internationality**, both receiving perfect marks. **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Accomodation** also stand out with strong ratings. Conversely, **Facilities** and **Value** present as the weakest points, with average scores. Overall, the university demonstrates a robust academic and social environment, though improvements could be considered in its physical resources and perceived affordability.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~100% of 25 reviews being 4–5 stars and an average rating of 4.52. Students highlight dedicated professors and a supportive academic environment.

Around 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting high-quality education, excellent faculty, and valuable connections. A small portion of feedback mentions issues with some professors and the grading system.

All reviews are positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight high academic standards, profound knowledge acquisition, and a friendly, calm atmosphere. They praise teachers as knowledgeable and supportive, recommending the university for quality higher education.

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With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, this university is highly praised. The single review highlighted professors as great, helpful, and experienced, fulfilling a dream to study music.

Rating distribution
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Summer Courses for Foreign Students

I attended a summer semester at Lomonosov Moscow State University in the heart of Moscow, the beautiful capital of Russia, during the summer of 2017. The program is great for those looking to perfect their use of the Russian language and immerse themselves in Russian culture. Students are given an entry test (both written and oral) so that they may be placed in the class that best fits their academic needs. Other than the mandatory language course, students can pick between a variety of elective courses, including but not limited to Russian Art, Russian Culture through Field Trips, Phonetics, Russian Economy, etc. All professors are extremely kind and qualified. The same goes for the staff as well, except for the head of the department and his secretary. I had the unfortunate experience of running into a payment issue at the beginning of the semester, and I had to sit through a disturbingly passive-aggressive meeting with both of them. I hope they have since been replaced. As for the bureaucracy, it is, unfortunately, a typical example of Russian bureaucracy at its worst: people are very reluctant to do whatever task, no matter how simple, you'd ask them to do, including making copies of documents. Yes, you read that right. Students get the option of residing at the MGU dorm, which was built under Stalin and is a landmark of the city itself. Several food courts are also present within the "citadel" of the dorm, and all entrances are guarded by security 24/7. Overall, my experience at Moscow State University was great, even considering the unfortunate incidents that I have mentioned. If you love Russian culture and are looking forward to learning more about the country and perfecting the use of the language, I would highly recommend this experience! Keep in mind, however, that very few Russians speak English: therefore, it would be much more practical if you already had a basic understanding of the Russian language before embarking on this trip.

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