Universidad Científica del Sur - UCSUR vs University of Helsinki vs Università di Palermo - Unipa vs Xiamen University - XMU vs Universitas Sebelas April

Side-by-side comparison from 52 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Aditya College of Design Studies - Acds (5.00)
Universidad Científica del Sur - UCSUR: wins 0/7 categories
University of Helsinki: wins 0/7 categories
Università di Palermo - Unipa: wins 0/7 categories
Xiamen University - XMU: wins 0/7 categories
Universitas Sebelas April: wins 0/7 categories
IKOPIN University: wins 0/7 categories
Aditya College of Design Studies - Acds: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Biology
Helsinki, Finland
4.30
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19 reviews
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Best programme: Botany
Best programme: School of Law
Best programme: Philosophy
Sumedang, Indonesia
Not rated
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Best programme: Graphic Design
Category ratings
Facilities
3.50
4.85
3.03
2.50
3.00
Not rated
5.00
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Location
3.50
4.42
3.57
2.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
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Professors
4.00
4.57
4.04
3.50
3.00
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
2.50
4.36
3.13
3.50
2.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.00
4.79
3.64
3.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.00
4.50
3.67
3.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.00
4.43
3.09
3.50
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical and theoretical learning experiences
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Encouraging discovery and vocational exploration
  • +High-quality teaching and research
  • +Supportive academic environment and student culture
  • +Balance of independence and guidance in studies
  • +Rigorous academic programs fostering resilience and critical thinking
  • +Vibrant, "lived-in" campus atmosphere with diverse spaces
  • +Accessible location and student support, including scholarships
  • +Excellent learning environment and broad academic opportunities
  • +Strong programs in Oceanography, Industrial Sciences, and Economics
  • +Diverse professional subjects across Science, Liberal Arts, and Engineering

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  • +Personal and professional development support
  • +Career preparation and branding assistance
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning experiences.
  • -Lack of support and poor communication from staff are prevalent concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are frequently mentioned.
  • -Poor administrative support and lack of responsiveness to student needs.
  • -Ineffective teaching practices and perceived abuse of power during internships.
  • -Limited opportunities for internationalization and career preparation.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant concern.
  • -Racism and bullying are experienced by international students.
  • -Lack of support for students in distress is prevalent.

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  • -Lack of clear communication and support from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Insufficient resources and opportunities for practical learning.
Rating summary
What students say

This university presents a mixed profile based on student feedback. Its strongest areas lie in the quality of its professors, who received a rating of 4, and its facilities and location, both scoring 3.5. Conversely, the university's weakest points are its internationality, with a rating of 2.5, and student life and accommodation, both at 3. Value for money is also rated as average at 3.

The university garners exceptional ratings in several key areas. Facilities stand out with a near-perfect score, closely followed by a robust Student Life. While professors and accommodation also score highly, Internationality represents the lowest-rated aspect, though still at a respectable level. The overall value proposition remains strong.

Reviewing the provided university ratings reveals a solid academic reputation with professors scoring highest at 4.04. Student life and value also received strong scores around 3.67. Conversely, the university's facilities and accommodation were rated lower, both falling around 3.03. Location and internationality also sit in the mid-range.

This university presents a mixed bag of ratings. Its strongest aspects lie in its accommodations, internationality, and professor quality, all scoring a solid 3.5. Student life and value also received respectable scores of 3. Conversely, the university's weakest areas are its facilities, with a score of 2.5, and its location, which received the lowest rating of 2.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution achieves a perfect score of 5. Its strengths are uniformly distributed, with facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all receiving top marks. Consequently, there are no distinct weakest areas to highlight, as every aspect of the university has been rated exceptionally well.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 3.75/5 and no negative reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight practical learning and a supportive environment for discovering their vocations, particularly in fields like veterinary medicine. Some suggest expanding career services beyond Peru and offering vocational orientation.

With 17 out of 19 reviews being positive (~89%) and an average rating of 4.32, students praise the high-quality research and teaching, supportive environment, and city life. No negative feedback was provided.

About 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a vibrant campus and opportunities for personal growth. Negative feedback (around 8%) briefly mentions poor attention to student requests and disorganization in placements.

One out of two reviews was positive, citing a great learning environment and diverse opportunities. The other review, representing approximately 50% of feedback, was negative and described experiences of racism and difficult administration for international students.

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This university has a perfect 5/5 average rating, with 100% of reviews being positive. Students highlight strong technical skill development alongside crucial soft skills like presentation and communication. The institution also provides valuable career preparation through workshops.

Rating distribution
5★
25%
42%
20%
50%
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0%
100%
4★
25%
47%
24%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3★
50%
11%
48%
0%
100%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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High quality teaching and research

Helsinki University is a diverse and cozy university with high quality teaching and research. The teachers are intelligent and kind and easy to talk to. The programs and subjects are well planned out and the work load for courses are usually decent, not too much or too little. I also loved the student culture and clubs on the campus. Also. If you ever need help with your studies you can always get help and guidance to plan your studies or solve problems.

In short

It ruined my life, thank goodness I'm motivated to graduate because otherwise I would have already run away. I study Medicine and Surgery and the internships are carried out badly, there is no desire to teach students but only to exercise an abuse of power against them.

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