University of Southampton vs Hampden – Sydney College vs Lincoln Memorial University vs National University of Water and Environmental Engineering - NUWEE vs University of Eastern Finland

Side-by-side comparison from 250 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Lincoln Memorial University (5.00)
University of Southampton: wins 0/7 categories
Hampden – Sydney College: wins 0/7 categories
Lincoln Memorial University: wins 6/7 categories
National University of Water and Environmental Engineering - NUWEE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Eastern Finland: wins 1/7 categories
Anglo-American University - AAU: wins 0/7 categories
University of Gabès: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Southampton, The United Kingdom
4.40
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171 reviews
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Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Hampden Sydney, Virginia, United States
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Harrogate, Tennessee, United States
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Electrical Engineering Technician
Best programme: Bsc Information Technology
Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.49
Not rated
5.00
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Not rated
4.33
4.47
3.00
Location
4.34
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.66
3.00
Professors
4.35
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.33
4.53
4.00
Internationality
4.31
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.62
1.00
Student life
4.43
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.60
3.00
Value
4.33
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.51
3.00
Accommodation
4.14
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.33
4.32
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent academic quality and supportive, accessible professors.
  • +Engaging and interactive learning experiences with real-world application.
  • +Strong sense of community and diverse, motivating campus environment.

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  • +Academic growth and practical life skills
  • +Prestigious and rewarding learning experience

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  • +Practical study experience with supportive faculty and accessible campus facilities.
  • +Welcoming and diverse campus environment fostering social opportunities.
  • +Efficient education and proximity to nature for leisure.
  • +International and vibrant student environment
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Practical learning and skill development

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Cons
  • -Lack of adequate support and guidance.
  • -Overwhelmingly difficult workload.
  • -Poor facilities and resources.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of instructor engagement and poor course structure are common complaints.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resource allocation are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of effective teaching and curriculum relevance is a major concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners impressive scores across most surveyed aspects. Facilities stand out as a particular strength, boasting the highest rating. Student life also receives strong marks. Accommodation, while still rated positively, presents the lowest score among the evaluated areas. Overall, the university demonstrates a well-rounded performance with clear areas of excellence.

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Across a comprehensive rating scale, this institution demonstrates exceptional strength in its facilities, professors, location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, all receiving a perfect score. Student life is also a positive aspect, marked by a strong rating of 4. While there are no significantly weak areas, student life represents the only category not achieving a top mark.

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This institution garners exceptional scores, notably achieving a perfect 5 for Student Life. Facilities, Professors, and Accommodation are also highly rated at 4.33. Location and Internationality are solid at 4, with Value also receiving a 4. The weakest area, though still positive, is Value at 4.

Considerable strengths are evident in the university's location and student life, both receiving high marks. Internationality and professors also score very favorably. The facilities and value for money are well-regarded, demonstrating a generally positive student experience. Accommodation stands out as the area with the lowest, though still respectable, rating.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 171 reviews and an average rating of 4.41, approximately 94% of feedback is highly positive, praising tech facilities, supportive professors, and academic excellence. A single negative review, about 0.6%, cited a lack of support.

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With a single review, the average rating is 5/5. This highly positive feedback (~100%) highlights the honor of studying there and the university's role in academic and personal growth.

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All feedback is positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5 stars. Students highlight practical study experiences, excellent welfare and social activities, and a welcoming, diverse campus environment.

All 74 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.53/5. Students highlight the international environment and helpful professors as key strengths. There is no negative feedback.

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Rating distribution
5★
49%
0%
100%
0%
67%
53%
0%
4★
45%
0%
0%
0%
33%
47%
0%
3★
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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academics

one of the most prestigious university in the world. It is home for academic excellence. It has best graduates who dominate and are widely accepted allover. It is the best university of choice . I highly recommend it.

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Quality and experience!

I can say I am completely different from before and after AAU. At some point I wondered but now without even noticing I can see my knowledge has improved a lot. I say seamless because it is not the traditional type of learning, you learn through hands on projects, in class discussions, real world scenarios, interactive sessions and becomes part of your day to day life and interests. I 100% Recommend AAU to anyone who wants to experience a life-long a real international community and learn in the process while having the time of your life in Europe!

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