ESDEN Business School vs Pontifical University of Salamanca vs Transilvania University of Brasov - TUB vs ISM University of Management and Economics vs Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto - UDUS

Side-by-side comparison from 83 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
ESDEN Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Pontifical University of Salamanca: wins 2/7 categories
Transilvania University of Brasov - TUB: wins 1/7 categories
ISM University of Management and Economics: wins 3/7 categories
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto - UDUS: wins 0/7 categories
STAI Muhammadiyah Tulungagung: wins 0/7 categories
Iconic University - Iconic : wins 0/7 categories
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.67
3.67
4.83
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3.50
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Location
4.60
4.44
4.88
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4.85
3.41
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Professors
4.80
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4.67
3.89
4.57
4.00
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Internationality
3.60
4.44
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3.67
4.41
3.11
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Student life
3.40
4.56
3.78
4.76
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3.59
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Value
3.00
4.67
3.78
4.73
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4.06
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Accommodation
3.20
4.22
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3.44
3.31
3.67
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, enriching programs
  • +Experienced, industry-expert professors
  • +Comprehensive, practical knowledge acquisition
  • +Excellent academic quality and supportive faculty
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Beautiful campus and vibrant student life
  • +Supportive professors and valuable learning experiences
  • +Vibrant campus life and social opportunities
  • +Beautiful city with many attractions and student benefits
  • +Passionate faculty with international, practical experience
  • +Strong balance of theory and real-world application
  • +Valuable opportunities and networking
  • +Quality education, knowledgeable lecturers, and academic excellence
  • +Affordable tuition and manageable costs
  • +Moral development and positive campus life experiences

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Cons
  • -Lack of recognition and unclear accreditation of the university.
  • -Inflated admissions leading to underprepared classmates.
  • -Misleading information regarding the institution's location and affiliation.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching and a lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Useless courses and poor teaching quality.
  • -Lack of support and poor treatment for international students.
  • -Uninspired and unhelpful faculty.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of communication and support from faculty and staff is prevalent.
  • -Poor lecturer-student relationships hinder academic support.
  • -Outdated facilities and infrastructure need significant upgrades.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies cause widespread student frustration.

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Rating summary
What students say

A strong showing in academic and location aspects is evident, with professors receiving an impressive 4.8 rating and location scoring 4.6. However, the university's facilities and overall value are identified as weaker areas, both receiving a rating of 3. Student life, accommodation, and internationality fall in the mid-range, suggesting room for improvement in these aspects of the student experience.

This institution demonstrates strong performance across several key areas. Facilities, Professors, and Value all received exceptional scores. Location and Internationality are also well-regarded. Student Life scores are positive, though slightly lower than the top-tier categories. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating.

With a location rating of 4.875, this institution excels in its surroundings. Key strengths also lie in its professors (3.889) and student life (3.778), alongside good value (3.778). Accommodations, rated at 3.444, represent the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. Facilities and internationality both received moderate scores of 3.667.

With exceptionally high marks in several key areas, this institution excels in its **Facilities** (4.83) and **Location** (4.85). **Student Life** (4.76) and **Value** (4.73) also received very positive feedback. **Professors** (4.57) and **Internationality** (4.41) are rated well, though not quite as strongly. The **Accomodation** score (3.31) stands out as the weakest area in the assessment.

This institution receives strong marks for its Value (4.06) and Professors (4.00). Student Life (3.59) and Accommodation (3.67) also score well. The weakest area is Internationality, with a rating of 3.11, while Location (3.41) and Facilities (3.50) fall in the mid-range.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 3.29/5 and ~57% positive reviews, students praise the quality of courses and experienced professors. A few negative reviews (~29%) express disappointment with accreditation and a lack of university recognition.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100%) with a 4.7/5 average rating. Students praise the beautiful campus, rich student life, and the quality of formation, teachers, and staff. Positive experiences with diverse international student interactions and helpful faculty are recurring themes.

Approximately 64% of reviews are positive, highlighting good study programs, campus life, and the city. Two negative reviews (18.2%) mention useless courses and poor teaching, with one noting issues for international students.

With an average rating of 4.73/5 from 37 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise the balance of theory and practice, passionate faculty with international experience, and the overall enriching educational experience.

Most reviews are positive, citing legacy, quality education, and affordability. A small portion of feedback mentions concerns about limited modern facilities and administrative processes. The average rating is 3.78 out of 5.

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Rating distribution
5★
14%
80%
27%
76%
17%
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4★
43%
10%
36%
22%
50%
0%
0%
3★
14%
10%
18%
3%
28%
0%
0%
2★
14%
0%
18%
0%
6%
0%
0%
1★
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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What I value most about the master is the staff of professors who had extensive experience in various industries, sectors and areas. The convergence of these experiences allowed the classes to be interesting and enriching.

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Moral Upbringing

At Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Students do not only go there for Academics, but also they are inculcated with Morals. During the 4 years I spent in the School, being in the Northern part of Nigeria and also in a more religious environment, I was made to understand that I need not be half naked or expose my intricate parts as a woman to be beautiful. Growing up with this mentality has earned me respect in my society today and I am grateful for this.

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