Lahore University of Management Sciences - LUMS vs Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design - PIFD vs University College Lahore vs King Edward Medical University vs National College of Business Administration and Economics

Side-by-side comparison from 45 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design - PIFD (5.00)
Lahore University of Management Sciences - LUMS: wins 1/5 categories
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design - PIFD: wins 2/5 categories
University College Lahore: wins 1/5 categories
King Edward Medical University: wins 1/5 categories
National College of Business Administration and Economics: wins 0/5 categories
Rashid Latif Medical College: wins 0/5 categories
Al-Aleem Medical College: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Fashion
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Medicine
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.44
4.50
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4.00
4.33
3.00
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Location
4.50
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4.00
3.50
3.67
3.67
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Professors
4.00
5.00
5.00
4.33
3.67
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Internationality
3.60
4.00
4.50
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4.33
2.67
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Student life
4.58
5.00
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3.50
4.00
3.00
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Value
4.17
4.50
4.50
4.33
3.33
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Accommodation
3.76
4.00
4.00
4.33
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2.67
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Critical thinking and intellectual freedom
  • +Rigorous academics and competitive environment
  • +Supportive faculty and comprehensive programmes
  • +Supportive and inclusive environment with excellent learning opportunities
  • +Highly valued graduates in the market
  • +Top choice for fashion design and related programs
  • +Quality education and diverse programmes
  • +Supportive environment and extracurriculars
  • +Adequate resources for specific fields
  • +Experienced faculty and practical learning methods
  • +Well-equipped facilities and convenient amenities
  • +Prestigious reputation and challenging yet rewarding academic environment
  • +Expert faculty & outcome-based education
  • +Engaging professors & strong class participation
  • +Cooperative administration & good infrastructure

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in coursework is a concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are lacking or unengaging.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources negatively impact the learning environment.
  • -Inflexible course structures and unclear communication cause student dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor student-teacher communication and lack of career counseling.
  • -Limited co-curricular activities and a general lack of student engagement opportunities.
  • -Unhelpful faculty members, with very few exceptions.

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Rating summary
What students say

With impressive scores in several areas, this institution excels particularly in **Student Life** and **Location**, both receiving marks above 4.5. **Facilities** also score highly. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are the areas needing the most improvement, with ratings of 3.76 and 3.6 respectively. **Professors** and **Value** fall comfortably in the middle range of the provided data.

This institution garners excellent scores in several key areas, notably achieving perfect marks for its professors and student life. Facilities and value for money are also highly regarded. The university presents a solid offering in terms of accommodation and internationality, though its location, while good, is rated slightly lower than other aspects.

Performance across various university aspects reveals a strong academic focus, with professors receiving the highest rating of 5. Facilities and accommodation are well-regarded, both scoring 4, complemented by an excellent internationality score of 4.5. Value for money also stands out with a rating of 4.5. The weakest areas, though still respectable, are location and student life, each rated at 3.5.

With excellent scores across most aspects, this institution particularly shines in its **Facilities, Professors, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value**, all receiving approximately 4.3 out of 5. Student life also scores well at a solid 4. The weakest area, though still respectable, is **Location**, which garnered a rating of 3.7.

This university shows a mixed performance in its ratings. Its strongest areas are Professors and Location, both scoring an average of 3.67. Conversely, Accomodation and Internationality are its weakest points, each receiving a score of 2.67. Facilities and Student Life also averaged a moderate 3, while Value sits slightly above average at 3.33.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all (91%) student reviews praise LUMS for its transformative education, critical thinking encouragement, and supportive faculty. Students value the demanding academics and diverse campus community, finding the experience rewarding despite challenges. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 5/5, ~100% of reviews are positive. Students highly recommend the university for fashion programs, citing supportive staff and excellent learning opportunities that lead to market-valued graduates.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, the university is highly praised. Reviews highlight quality education, diverse degree options, and various extracurricular activities. Engineering students specifically note adequate lab equipment and qualified faculty.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise experienced teachers, modern facilities, and the university's prestige, particularly highlighting the attached hospitals and transport.

Around 67% of reviews are positive, highlighting good faculty, infrastructure, and an engaging learning environment. Approximately 33% of feedback mentioned unhelpful faculty and a lack of career counseling and co-curricular activities.

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Rating distribution
5★
57%
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31%
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50%
67%
33%
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3★
11%
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2★
0%
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1★
0%
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33%
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For me, it was a big achievement to get admission at the King Edward medical university. You really have to work hard to reach this institute and even harder to survive here. But the situation is not bad.

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