Universidad Simón Bolívar vs Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV vs Universidad Nacional Abierta - UNA vs Colegio Universitario de Rehabilitación May Hamilton - CUR vs Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones - IUNP

Side-by-side comparison from 80 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Simón Bolívar (4.80)
Universidad Simón Bolívar: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Central de Venezuela - UCV: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad Nacional Abierta - UNA: wins 1/7 categories
Colegio Universitario de Rehabilitación May Hamilton - CUR: wins 0/7 categories
Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones - IUNP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Nueva Esparta - UNE: wins 2/7 categories
Design Institute of Caracas - IDC: wins 1/7 categories
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4.80
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Investigation
Best programme: Industrial Engineering
Best programme: Industrial Design
Category ratings
Facilities
3.57
3.74
3.98
Not rated
Not rated
4.00
Win
3.00
Location
3.29
4.37
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Professors
5.00
Win
4.75
3.23
Not rated
Not rated
2.00
3.00
Internationality
3.86
4.20
Win
3.50
Not rated
Not rated
1.00
4.00
Student life
4.00
4.37
Win
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
1.00
3.00
Value
4.84
4.65
3.73
Not rated
Not rated
1.00
5.00
Win
Accommodation
2.98
3.06
3.50
Win
Not rated
Not rated
3.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment fostering professional and personal growth
  • +Accessible academic opportunities and financial aid
  • +High-quality programs with committed faculty and diverse offerings
  • +Strong academic quality and learning opportunities
  • +Vibrant campus life and extracurricular activities
  • +Historical significance and prestigious reputation
  • +Flexible and distance learning
  • +Accessible and inclusive admission
  • +Strong academic support and quality education
  • +Pioneer in health professions with educational excellence
  • +Committed teachers focused on professional development
  • +Strong ethical commitment to ongoing training

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  • +Relevant, advanced career programs
  • +Professional development and expertise
  • +Conducive study environment
  • +Passionate and expert instructors
  • +Challenging pace for beginners
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent problem.
  • -Facilities and resources are frequently described as outdated or inadequate.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods often feel disconnected from real-world application.
  • -Outdated facilities and infrastructure.
  • -Lack of financial support and resources.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and outdated curriculum are a problem.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and unengaging.

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  • -Insufficient qualified teaching staff leads to underqualified instructors.
  • -Curriculum reduction omits essential subjects.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are a major problem.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of support from instructors are frequently cited.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptional praise for its professors, receiving a perfect score. Student life and internationality are also strong points, with ratings of 4 and 3.86 respectively. However, accommodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring just under 3. Facilities and location also received moderate ratings. The overall value of the university is highly regarded, indicated by a near-perfect score.

Remarkably, the institution excels in its teaching staff, with Professors receiving an outstanding 4.75, closely followed by Location and Student Life at 4.37. Internationality also scored well at 4.2. However, Facilities, at 3.74, and Accomodation, at 3.06, represent the areas needing the most improvement, indicating these aspects are the weakest points.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in **Location** and **Student Life**, both earning perfect scores. **Facilities** also rank highly, indicating a well-equipped campus. Conversely, **Professors** received the lowest rating, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Other aspects like **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value** fall within a moderate range.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution received a uniform rating of zero. This indicates that every aspect, from its facilities and professors to its location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, is perceived as lacking. Consequently, there are no standout strengths or specific weaknesses to highlight, as all areas are assessed at the same low level.

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This institution shines in its **location**, receiving a perfect score, and demonstrates solid performance in **facilities**. However, significant weaknesses are apparent in **student life**, **internationality**, and **value**, all earning a low rating of 1. **Professors** and **accommodation** fall in the middle range, suggesting areas for development alongside the lower-scoring aspects.

Offering a compelling proposition, this institution shines particularly brightly in **Value**, receiving a perfect score of 5. Its **Location** and **Internationality** are also strong points, both earning a 4. Conversely, **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Student Life**, and **Accommodation** all received a solid, but less impressive, rating of 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.78/5 from 18 reviews, all feedback is positive. Students highlight a welcoming atmosphere, professional development support, and high-quality teaching, particularly in engineering and sciences.

~98% of reviews are positive, praising ample study/social spaces and high academic quality. A small ~2% of feedback suggests curriculum updates and campus improvement financing.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with an average rating of 4.2/5. Students praise flexibility, time management, and the ability to study and work concurrently, citing the distance learning model and accessible educational materials.

With a 4/5 average rating, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise educational excellence and committed teachers, particularly in health fields like Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Ethical commitment to ongoing training is also highlighted.

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The university receives generally positive feedback, with ~75% of reviews being highly favorable. Some minor concerns were noted about limited transportation access and teaching staff qualifications.

With a single review, this university boasts a 4/5 average rating and ~100% positive feedback. The one review highlights knowledgeable, passionate instructors but notes a steep learning curve for new students.

Rating distribution
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78%
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22%
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0%
4%
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0%
2%
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Most useful review
Most liked
The best study house

I studied at Simón Bolívar University from 2005, until 2011; obtaining the title of Chemical Engineer. For me, it is one of the best study houses. I met the best teachers, they have a well-known library, many areas of study, which are important for the development of the student career. My work achievements I owe to that university.

Central University of Venezuela: The house that overcomes the shadows.

The Central University of Venezuela is an autonomous institution of higher education located in the capital city of Venezuela. It is characterized by its good quality in terms of teachers and good students, both parties being very committed and competent. The graduates of this "house of studies" are characterized by being bright and comprehensive, are professionals and excellently manage their area of study, having even greater knowledge compared to the standards of students of the same degrees graduated from other universities nationwide. In the UCV there are many student movements that promote politics throughout the university, being one of the most political universities in the country. The student of this university is very requested at work level. Finally, I consider it a very good university because of its quality of staff, students and teachers and can really be considered as "the house that overcomes the shadows".

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Not the best moment for this university

At this moment, this is not the best university to study on Venezuela, it doesn't have enough teachers for all the subjects, because of that, there are students teaching, they are not even graduated. Also they reduced the career from 5 to 4 years, that wasn't good because now we don't see some important subjects that help on the field of engineering. I don't recommend it at this moment.

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