Università degli Studi di Firenze - UNIFI vs Newcastle University vs BI Norwegian Business School - BI vs University of Bergen vs NHH Norwegian School of Economics

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Oakland University - OU (5.00)
Università degli Studi di Firenze - UNIFI: wins 0/7 categories
Newcastle University: wins 0/7 categories
BI Norwegian Business School - BI: wins 0/7 categories
University of Bergen: wins 0/7 categories
NHH Norwegian School of Economics: wins 0/7 categories
Oakland University - OU: wins 7/7 categories
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Biomedical Science
Newcastle, The United Kingdom
4.40
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135 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: B.Sc. in International Business Administration
Best programme: Biomedical Sciences
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Rochester, Michigan, United States
5.00
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Best programme: Education Studies and English
Best programme: Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
3.40
4.52
4.50
4.00
4.71
5.00
Win
3.50
Location
3.70
4.75
4.50
4.33
4.14
5.00
Win
3.00
Professors
3.95
4.20
4.50
3.86
4.43
5.00
Win
4.50
Internationality
3.10
4.29
4.00
4.00
4.43
5.00
Win
4.50
Student life
3.65
4.69
4.00
4.43
4.29
5.00
Win
3.50
Value
3.48
4.11
3.00
4.14
4.14
5.00
Win
4.50
Accommodation
3.30
4.23
3.00
4.00
4.71
5.00
Win
3.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Interdisciplinary and well-structured programs
  • +Competent and available teachers
  • +Opportunities for internships and practical experience
  • +Excellent academic programmes and dedicated professor support
  • +Strong careers support and practical skill development
  • +Vibrant student life with diverse societies and social opportunities
  • +Knowledgeable lecturers and strong academic environment
  • +Practical approach and industry connections
  • +Good location and food variety
  • +Excellent academic programs and knowledgeable professors
  • +Strong student support services and welfare provisions
  • +Vibrant international community and city-integrated campus life
  • +Free tuition and diverse program options
  • +High quality education and international exchange opportunities
  • +Supportive environment and welcoming community
  • +Excellent professors and research opportunities
  • +Welcoming and diverse environment for international students
  • +Flexible housing and transportation options
  • +Flexible online format and structure
  • +Career-focused and practical learning
  • +Supportive instructors and engaging lectures
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources impede learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Lack of academic and personal support
  • -Minimal resources and effort from support teams
  • -Perception of being a "money grab"
  • -Students dislike the lack of proper support and communication from staff.
  • -They often complain about outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources.
  • -Students express frustration with the curriculum and teaching methods being unengaging or irrelevant.
  • -Outdated or problematic lecture streaming software hinders communication with instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues create a frustrating student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring concern.
  • -Poor teaching quality and curriculum relevance are often criticized.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a consistent problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Lack of support and resources hinders academic success.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support creates a negative student experience.
Rating summary
What students say

Assessing the university's performance reveals strengths in its faculty, which received a perfect score of 4, and a solid rating for student life and location, both at 3.68. Areas with lower scores include internationality at 3.1, and facilities and accommodation, both at 3.42. The overall value of the university is rated at 3.55.

This university presents a strong showing, particularly excelling in **Location** with a rating of 4.75 and **Student Life** at 4.69. Facilities also received a very favorable score of 4.52. The weakest area appears to be **Value**, scoring 4.11, though most other categories, including Professors, Accommodation, and Internationality, also hover around the 4.2 to 4.3 mark, indicating a generally positive, albeit slightly less exceptional, performance.

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths, with exceptional ratings for its Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring an impressive 4.5. Student Life and Internationality also receive solid marks at 4. However, Accommodations and Value emerge as areas needing development, each receiving a lower score of 3.

This institution demonstrates excellent performance, with student life and location receiving the highest marks at approximately 4.43 and 4.33 respectively. Facilities, accommodation, and internationality are all rated a solid 4. Professors represent the weakest area, scoring 3.86. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience, with particular strengths in its vibrant student community and convenient setting.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its facilities and accommodation, both scoring an outstanding 4.7. Professors and internationality are also strong points, with ratings of 4.4. Student life and value for money are rated at 4.3 and 4.1 respectively. The university's location is its weakest area, though still a respectable 4.1.

Consistently excellent scores mark this institution's performance. All surveyed aspects received a perfect 5 out of 5 rating, indicating no single area stands out as a weakness. Strengths are therefore distributed evenly across facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, suggesting a universally high-quality experience.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in **Professors** and **Internationality**, both receiving top scores of 4.5. **Value** also stands out at a high 4.5. Conversely, **Location** received the lowest rating at 3. The remaining areas of Facilities, Student Life, and Accommodation are rated solidly at 3.5, indicating a generally positive, though not exceptional, experience in these aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The university has a high average rating of 3.86/5, with 15 out of 22 reviews being positive. Students praise the interdisciplinary programs, competent and available teachers, and good course structures. No negative reviews were reported.

With an average rating of 4.38/5 from 135 reviews, ~92% of feedback is positive. Students praise excellent societies, sports, career support, and academics, while a small amount (~0.7%) of negative feedback mentioned limited master's level support.

With an average rating of 4/5, student feedback is highly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the great location, knowledgeable lecturers, and strong academic environment. Industry connections and a practical approach to education were also highlighted.

With a 4.14/5 average, reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a good learning environment and student welfare services. A small percentage (~14.3%) of feedback mentioned issues with lecture streaming software.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~0% negative feedback. Students praise the free tuition and wide range of masters specializations, highlighting a conducive academic and diverse environment.

With an average rating of 5/5, reviews highlight top-quality engineering programs and welcoming staff for international students. Housing options, including apartments and free parking, are also noted positively. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Reviews highlight convenience and structure in online formats, alongside supportive instructors and career-focused, practical learning.

Rating distribution
5★
17%
47%
0%
43%
29%
100%
50%
4★
48%
45%
100%
43%
57%
0%
50%
3★
35%
7%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
2★
0%
1%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Historical university

I have been studying at the University of Florence for 2 years, I am very well, the teachers are very competent and available, the course is well structured and the university offers various opportunities for undertaking curricular and non-curricular internships. The city is beautiful and offers a lot of fun for students

Quite a good university with a bit messed up Computer Science course

The facilities of the school of computing are great - very modern building, newest equipment, campus located in the city centre (most likely you don’t need to commute there by metro or a bus). One major thing however that is lacking is the organisation. Being a third-year student I still have the same feeling - the program is written very chaotically. In 2019 there was that revolution of the programme (to keep learning the newest technology) to which lectures and demonstrators still feel a bit unadapted. I hope this will get better in the next year or two years. However, after that time, the taught technology may change again (which is good) and it will take another couple of years for the lecturers to be fluent in what they teaching (which is not good).

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