Near East University - NEU vs Eastern Mediterranean University - DAU vs The American College of Cyprus vs Cyprus Institute of Marketing vs UCLan Cyprus

Side-by-side comparison from 71 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: UCLan Cyprus (4.70)
Near East University - NEU: wins 0/7 categories
Eastern Mediterranean University - DAU: wins 4/7 categories
The American College of Cyprus: wins 3/7 categories
Cyprus Institute of Marketing: wins 0/7 categories
UCLan Cyprus: wins 0/7 categories
Mediterranean Institute of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Neapolis University Pafos: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Pharmacy
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Larnaka, Cyprus
4.70
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Best programme: BA in International Hospitality Management (awarded by British University Vietnam)
Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
3.59
4.24
Win
4.00
1.00
3.33
Not rated
4.00
Location
3.29
4.03
4.50
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1.00
2.67
Not rated
4.00
Professors
3.63
4.23
Win
4.00
1.00
3.67
Not rated
2.00
Internationality
3.68
4.48
4.50
Win
1.00
2.67
Not rated
2.67
Student life
2.89
4.25
4.50
Win
1.00
2.67
Not rated
4.00
Value
3.37
4.26
Win
4.00
1.00
3.67
Not rated
2.00
Accommodation
2.67
4.27
Win
3.50
1.00
2.67
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse and multicultural student body
  • +Knowledgeable lecturers and engaging teaching methods
  • +Modern campus with extensive facilities and amenities
  • +Diverse international community and peer learning
  • +Well-structured, comprehensive academic programs and experienced faculty
  • +Strong career preparation and internship opportunities
  • +Vibrant community and engaging living environment
  • +Frequent and enjoyable campus events and activities
  • +Engaging instructors & effective teaching methods
  • +Relevant curriculum & practical skills development
  • +Supportive learning environment & strong community feel
  • +Practical, real-world learning and industry focus
  • +Approachable and supportive lecturers
  • +High-quality, relevant curriculum and modern technologies

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  • +Strong professional experience and helpful professors
  • +Diverse international student community
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Facilities, including classrooms and dormitories, are insufficient and neglected.
  • -Teaching methods and the quality of some academic staff are poor.
  • -Administrative & management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities.
  • -Lack of practical application in curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are often mentioned.
  • -Inconsistent or poor teaching quality frustrates students.
  • -Non-recognized degrees and credentials.
  • -Perceived waste of time and money.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are common complaints.
  • -Overcrowding and large class sizes negatively impact the learning experience.

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  • -Unfair and suspicious grading system, particularly regarding thesis evaluation.
  • -Lack of transparency and truthfulness in communication from the university and supervisors.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution's internationality and professors received the highest marks, both scoring above 3.6. Facilities and value also garnered favorable reviews, around 3.5 and 3.3 respectively. However, student life, accommodation, and location were areas that received lower ratings, with accommodation being the weakest point. Overall, the university shows strengths in its global connections and academic staff, though improvements could be considered in campus life and housing.

This institution achieves excellent ratings in several key areas, particularly in **Internationality** which stands out at 4.48. **Accomodation** and **Value** also score highly, both above 4.25. **Student Life** and **Facilities** are similarly well-regarded. The **Location** emerges as the weakest area, though still rated positively at 4.03, indicating a generally strong overall perception.

This institution exhibits a strong overall performance, with particular excellence in Location, Student Life, and Internationality, all receiving a high 4.5 rating. Facilities and Professors are also well-regarded at 4. Value for money is rated at a solid 4. The weakest area is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.5, though still meeting a reasonable standard.

Across all surveyed categories, this university receives consistently low ratings. Its performance is uniformly weak, with no areas standing out as particularly strong or weak relative to others. The institution scores a single point in every aspect, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, indicating a pervasive need for improvement.

Performance varies across this university's assessed areas. Professors and Value are its strongest points, both receiving high marks. Conversely, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, and Internationality present the weakest aspects, with considerably lower scores. Facilities fall in the middle of these extremes.

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With a solid overall performance, this institution excels in several key areas. Facilities, location, student life, and accommodation all received high marks, indicating a positive campus environment and convenient surroundings. However, the university's strongest areas are contrasted by lower scores for professors and internationality, suggesting potential room for improvement in academic support and global engagement. The value also appears to be a weaker point.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good education, diverse student body, and amazing campus facilities. ~26% of feedback is negative, with some mentioning poor management and administrative issues.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~93%) with an average rating of 4.07/5. Students praise the diverse community, academic programs, and experienced faculty, noting strong career preparation and extensive resources. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4/5, student reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight a vibrant community with frequent events and seasonal celebrations, making it an engaging and recommendable living environment.

With a single review and an average rating of 1/5, feedback is overwhelmingly negative (~100%). The primary concern is the perceived lack of university recognition and the resulting unmarketable degree, leading to regret over the investment of time and money.

Students rate their university experience highly, with a ~100% positive sentiment. Recurring themes praise practical learning, approachable lecturers, and relevant course content. No negative feedback was provided.

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With an average rating of 2/5, negative feedback (~67%) dominates. Students express dissatisfaction with the grading system, citing unfairness and suspicion. One positive comment highlights valuable professional experience and helpful professors.

Rating distribution
5★
33%
15%
0%
0%
67%
0%
0%
4★
29%
78%
100%
0%
33%
0%
33%
3★
24%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
10%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
67%
Most useful review
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The best option in Cyprus

Near East University is one of the oldest university located in North Cyrpus. The campus is in Nicosia and in the city centre. There are many faculties addressing to all kind of students. As Cyprus is a safe and easy country with regulations, many students from different countries prefer to study here. Almost 80 different nationality exists in university. Especially for social sciences, NEU gets high demand. For career, university is trying to compete with other worldwide universities. As a student do not have high expectations but you can easily receive a diploma to graduate from university.

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Unrecognized University..

All I can say is it was my biggest regret to get Bachelors from cyprus institute of marketing.. I paid too much and i gt a degree which i cannot use anywhere. Nobody recognizes your university neither certificate.. My admissions to MBA were rejected because of your degree even in Europe because your it wasnt worth or got that credentials from cyprus edu board. Seriously i want to put a case on this uni and sue it. You waisted my time money and broke my dreams to study abroad instead i did the the projects in very hardworking manner. Even it cant be used in United Arab Emirates for visa requirements. If i would be there i will definently drag you guys to court for doing this to me. Yes i am student of CIMA and it ruined my life to be one. This is my feedback for you guys. IF ANYTHING U CAN DO IS TO CORRECT YOUR MISTAKE IS GIVE ME RECOGNIZED DEGREE. I would like to know your thoughts on it. Show quoted text

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Worst Diploma Thesis Experience

I had the worst possible experience during my diploma thesis grading, plus the overall grading system works in a very suspicious way and is totally unfair. My 1st degree is from an Engineering university (5years - integrated master) thus I had high expectations which were proven to be false. Throughout the thesis process, I was repeatedly assured that everything was progressing well. My supervisor gave me the impression that my work met all expectations and that my performance was strong. However, I was surprised and disheartened to receive a final thesis grade of 8/10, which was significantly lower than my average course grades, typically around 9/10. This discrepancy brought down my final degree average to 8.6, which does not reflect the overall quality and consistency of my academic performance. In higher level universities, you are supposed to get your best grade in your best project, which is your thesis, but not on Neapolis Pafos University apparently. Regarding my work, please note that even at my presentation everyone was thrilled about my work (I also answered every question with great success as they mentioned). All 3 supervisors congratulated me and then gave me an 8. I wanted some feedback, and I tried to call my supervisor but he rejected every single one of my calls!! Hilarious. The lack of alignment between the supervisor’s feedback and the final grade raises concerns about fairness and consistency in the grading system.

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