Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB vs Cleveland State University - CSU vs London School of Commerce - LSC vs Next International Business School - Next IBS vs University of Ruhuna

Side-by-side comparison from 121 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Cleveland State University - CSU (4.70)
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana - UPB: wins 0/7 categories
Cleveland State University - CSU: wins 7/7 categories
London School of Commerce - LSC: wins 0/7 categories
Next International Business School - Next IBS: wins 0/7 categories
University of Ruhuna: wins 0/7 categories
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien: wins 0/7 categories
The Frederic Chopin Music University, Warsaw: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Advertising
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
4.70
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Best programme: History
London, The United Kingdom
3.80
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Best programme: Administration
Matara, Sri Lanka
4.60
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Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.64
Win
3.25
Not rated
4.40
Not rated
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Location
4.60
4.76
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4.75
Not rated
4.40
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Professors
4.20
4.77
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3.25
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4.40
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Internationality
4.00
4.60
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3.50
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
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Student life
3.80
4.63
Win
3.75
Not rated
4.20
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Not rated
Value
4.40
4.45
Win
2.75
Not rated
4.40
Not rated
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Accommodation
2.20
4.49
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2.00
Not rated
4.20
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Elite academic programs and strong teachers
  • +Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • +Humanistic focus and values
  • +Exceptional faculty expertise and mentorship
  • +Excellent learning opportunities and engaging instruction
  • +Welcoming and supportive environment with top-notch amenities
  • +Accessible resources and supportive faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment and quality instruction
  • +Opportunities for exposure and growth

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  • +Good lecturers, staff, and facilities
  • +Beautiful location and natural environment
  • +Professional and diverse faculties

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a significant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts the learning experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a persistent problem.
  • -Inflexible and unresponsive administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant teaching methods leads to disinterest.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause stress.
  • -Lack of support is a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and poor communication are major concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

An overall assessment of the university reveals a strong performance in several key areas. The location stands out as a particular strength with a rating of 4.6, closely followed by professors at 4.2 and value at 4.4. Facilities and internationality also received a solid 4. Student life is rated moderately at 3.8. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a considerably lower score of 2.2.

This institution garners excellent reviews, particularly for its professors, who received the highest marks. Students also appreciate the location and facilities. Areas for potential improvement include accommodation and the value proposition, though these still maintain solid scores. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded and positive student experience.

This institution shines brightest in its location, receiving a near-perfect score. Student life and internationality are also areas of moderate strength. Conversely, accommodation stands out as a significant weakness, along with the perceived value of the education. Ratings for facilities and professors are average.

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This institution garners strong marks across multiple aspects, with facilities, professors, location, and value all receiving an impressive 4.4. Student life and accommodation also rate well at 4.2. The university's internationality stands as its relatively weakest area, scoring 4.0, though still indicating a positive level of global engagement. Overall, the feedback suggests a well-rounded and highly-regarded educational environment.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 12 out of 13 reviews being positive, students highly praise the university's strong tradition, excellent teachers, and quality facilities. Key themes include a humanist approach, elite orientation in economics, and good learning methodologies, with ~92% of feedback being highly positive.

Nearly all (98 out of 99) reviews are positive, with students praising excellent faculty, strong mentorship, engaging instruction, and useful course material. They also highlight good amenities and an inclusive environment. No negative feedback was reported.

The university receives predominantly positive feedback (~75%) with students praising supportive instructors and good facilities. A smaller portion of reviews (~25%) notes administrative delays and communication issues.

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With an average rating of 4.6/5 from 5 reviews, ~80% are highly positive. Students praise the university's beautiful location, good facilities, and professional lecturers. No negative feedback was recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
54%
69%
50%
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80%
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4★
38%
30%
25%
0%
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3★
8%
1%
0%
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20%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
0%
25%
0%
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