Universidad Nacional de Quilmes - UNQ vs The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK vs Instituto Superior Técnico vs RNB Global University - RNBGU vs Milano Fashion Institute

Side-by-side comparison from 49 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Nacional de Quilmes - UNQ: wins 0/7 categories
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK: wins 0/7 categories
Instituto Superior Técnico: wins 2/7 categories
RNB Global University - RNBGU: wins 0/7 categories
Milano Fashion Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Davenport University: wins 0/7 categories
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona: wins 5/7 categories
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Best programme: Food Science and Technology
Best programme: Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Best programme: Computer Information Systems
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Facilities
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3.90
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5.00
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Location
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4.00
4.65
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3.00
Professors
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4.30
3.85
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5.00
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Internationality
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4.00
4.29
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4.00
Student life
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3.80
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4.00
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Value
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4.30
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Accommodation
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated teachers and career development support
  • +Diverse programs, flexible schedules, and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Global student community and beautiful campus environment
  • +Diverse student body and global perspectives.
  • +Strong academic programs and practical skill development.
  • +Supportive professors and excellent campus facilities.
  • +Exceptional teaching and expert faculty
  • +Rigorous curriculum and strong academic preparation
  • +Valuable extracurriculars and international opportunities

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  • +Practical, hands-on preparation for real-world careers
  • +Strong career outcomes and job placement
Cons
  • -Poorly maintained and outdated facilities are a significant concern.
  • -Students face issues with unresponsive administration and unclear management.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and lacks practical application.
  • -Poorly maintained and insufficient facilities.
  • -Ineffective administrative and management decisions.
  • -Lack of student representation in key decision-making processes.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring issue.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies and a lack of clear communication cause frustration.
  • -Limited resources and support, particularly for learning and career development, are a major drawback.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and the overall experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant concerns.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a uniformly underwhelming performance across all evaluated aspects. With zero ratings in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, no particular area stands out as a strength. Consequently, this university exhibits no discernible advantages, and all surveyed categories represent equally significant areas for improvement.

An analysis of university ratings reveals strengths in academics and international appeal, with Professors and Value both scoring a high 4.3, and Internationality at 4. The university also received a solid 4 for Location. Student Life and Facilities are rated well, though slightly lower at 3.8 and 3.9 respectively. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.56.

This institution excels notably in its **Location**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Value** and **Internationality** also stand out as significant strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating, suggesting an area for improvement, followed by **Facilities**. Ratings for **Professors** and **Student Life** fall within the mid-to-high range, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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This institution garners exceptional marks in key academic and practical aspects. Its facilities and professors are rated a perfect five, reflecting outstanding resources and teaching quality. Student life, accommodation, and internationality also score well with a four out of five. The university's value is another strong point, also receiving a five. The sole area for improvement lies in its location, which received a lower rating of three.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 5/5, all feedback is positive. Reviews highlight dedicated teachers, career development support, and a welcoming environment fostering international friendships and diversity. The campus is praised for its flexibility, good energy, and natural surroundings.

About ~74% of reviews are positive, praising strong academics, interdisciplinary learning, and extensive campus facilities. A small ~8.3% of feedback mentions issues with WiFi, limited laundry facilities, and student representation in university appointments.

With a 4.09 average rating from 22 reviews, ~77% of feedback is positive. Students praise challenging yet rewarding academics and excellent teaching staff. Zero negative reviews were recorded.

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With one review, the average rating is 5/5, indicating strong positive sentiment (~100%). The feedback highlights excellent professors and preparation for real-world careers, particularly in Computer Information Systems.

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University Experience

I don't know if it's because I major in Computer Science, but most of the professors who are in charge of the major courses teach very well. They have detailed explanations with step-by-step examples that are easy to learn. The student body is mostly locals and mainlanders but you can definitely find your own niche with international students as well and make friends from India, Indonesia, and Korea. I lived in CWChu College. They had three washing machines and four driers with a balcony where you could dry your clothes below the sun. The machines are usually free if its not near the weekends. The college is quite isolated but I'd say its facilities is one of the best. The food around university is mediocre, but you could eat out once a week and you should be fine. The food won't fit you if you have high standards. The campus is also the best in Hong Kong and the most university-like in terms of scale. The campus is closely intertwined with nature and you can definitely see and feel the greenness well. The buildings are quite old but they serve their purpose. In my opinion, CUHK is a decent university with great professors and students.

Not as good as you might expect

Not as good as most students would tell you. The facilities are far from brilliant: Almost every bathroom is dirty and broken. Prepare for an adventure if you're trying to find a place to study; since most rooms are crowded and there are no available power outlets for everyone (keep in mind this is an engineering university), people simply give up or spend hours looking for a place to study. The teaching/learning component is average at best: Most teachers are incapable of actually teaching. The evaluation method prizes students who are able to solve exercises faster, which gives me mixed feelings. Probably more than 70% of engineering students cheat on their tests because that's arguably the fastest way to solve them (and they have far better grades). The social interactions are awkward, to say the least: Most students that still haven't become depressed are cocky, and since they spend hours trying to collect exam resolutions, there's also a great division between people. Groups which somehow managed to get solutions for exercises/test/exams, will often refuse to share them with other mates - unless the other part has value to give as well. Not trying to be sexist, but the male portion of the students suffers from a very important problem, which is a greater difficulty in making friends, in creating relationships and also in having access to solved exercises or projects. This may not seem such a big deal, but the number of men who have become depressed while studying in IST is insane. They must spend more time when trying to collect information, they spend less time with actual people and day by day, year after year, most men sleep less, become more obsessed with virtual networks (i.e. games, social networks, forums, videos) and lose their social skills, which is a terrible side effect that really decreases the chances of future career success. The university is probably one of the most famous universities in Portugal, if not the most. Once a student finishes his degree, he usually finds no problems when looking for a job. The location is pretty good, there are a lot of surrounding places to eat and public transportation covers most of one's needs. I work now and I don't think I've learned a lot while I was a full-time studying in IST. I feel like I wasted a lot of my life and potential inside an institution where examination criteria was mildly unfair and most people were socially awkward, obsessive or manipulative. Definitely not the "best years of my life".

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