Nazarbayev University - NU vs Clark University vs Samford University vs Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University vs International University of Tourism and Hospitality

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Nazarbayev University - NU: wins 0/0 categories
Clark University: wins 0/0 categories
Samford University: wins 0/0 categories
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University: wins 0/0 categories
International University of Tourism and Hospitality: wins 0/0 categories
V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: wins 0/0 categories
University of Applied Sciences in Elbląg: wins 0/0 categories
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Best programme: Chemistry
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
4.50
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Best programme: Accounting and Management
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
4.60
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Computer Engineering and Informatics
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.59
4.50
3.89
5.00
Not rated
5.00
4.00
Location
3.97
5.00
4.59
4.00
Not rated
5.00
4.00
Professors
4.45
4.50
4.74
4.00
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.36
5.00
3.81
5.00
Not rated
5.00
4.00
Student life
4.58
4.50
4.46
5.00
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Value
4.52
4.50
4.19
5.00
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Accommodation
4.63
4.00
4.30
5.00
Not rated
4.50
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging teaching with real-world relevance
  • +Supportive and expert faculty
  • +Enriching campus life and culture
  • +Practical and rich specialized courses
  • +Knowledgeable and engaging professors
  • +Welcoming and interactive environment
  • +Supportive, invested, and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Positive, friendly, and supportive campus atmosphere and people.
  • +Small class sizes and strong student involvement opportunities.
  • +Great campus and facilities
  • +Endless opportunities and unforgettable experiences
  • +Lifelong friendships

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  • +Qualified faculty with practical experience
  • +Strong educational foundation for career growth
  • +Engaging student life and central location
  • +Fresh and promising educational paths, practical focus
  • +Specialization options in Psychology
  • +Ministry approval and unified master's degree structure
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and disconnected from real-world applications.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a major source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of support and unclear communication from staff are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Ineffective teaching and a lack of academic support are major concerns.

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  • -administrative & management issues
  • -outdated facilities
  • -curriculum inconsistencies
  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -They are unhappy with outdated facilities and poor course structure.
  • -Students find the cost of tuition to be too high for the value received.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives excellent feedback, particularly for its **Accomodation**, which is rated the highest at 4.625. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score remarkably well, both above 4.57. Conversely, **Location** emerges as the lowest-rated aspect, with a score of 3.97. Other areas like Professors, Internationality, and Value are all rated favorably above 4.36.

This institution demonstrates an excellent overall profile. Its strongest areas are Location and Internationality, both receiving perfect scores. Student Life, Facilities, and Professors are also highly regarded with 4.5 ratings. Accommodations are the weakest point, scoring a 4, though still very positive. The value proposition is also rated highly at 4.5.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its academic offerings, with Professors receiving a high rating of 4.74. Location and Student Life also scored well, indicating positive student experiences in these areas. Conversely, Facilities and Internationality are areas that could benefit from improvement, as reflected in their lower scores compared to other categories.

This institution receives outstanding marks in several key areas, notably Facilities, Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value, all earning a perfect 5. Professors are rated highly at 4, representing its strongest performance alongside the excellent student experience and resources. The university also scores well for Location, with a solid 4. Its weakest area, relatively speaking, is its faculty, though still a strong rating.

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Exceptional scores define this institution's profile, with perfect marks awarded for its facilities, professors, location, student life, and internationality. Value also received top marks. The only area falling slightly short, though still very strong, is accommodation, rated at 4.5. This indicates a university that excels in nearly every aspect of the student experience.

This institution shines with perfect scores in Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation, indicating a well-rounded and engaging environment. Facilities and Internationality also receive commendable ratings. The sole area not achieving the highest mark is Facilities, scoring a still-strong four out of five, suggesting room for minor improvements in this aspect. Overall, the university presents an excellent offering.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with a 4.43 average rating. Students praise well-rounded education, engaging professors, lively campus life, and excellent facilities.

With a 4.5/5 average rating and 0% negative feedback, student reviews highlight practical and rich specialized courses. Professors are noted as knowledgeable and friendly, fostering an enjoyable and welcoming learning environment.

With a 4.59 average rating from 27 reviews, students praise Samford University's supportive professors and positive atmosphere. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting genuine faculty investment in student success and a friendly campus environment.

With a 4/5 average rating and no negative feedback, this university is highly regarded. Students praise the campus and facilities, with one noting endless opportunities and an unforgettable experience.

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The university receives a perfect 5/5 rating from two reviews. Students praise the highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, strong academic foundation for career growth, and engaging student life. High admission requirements for state-funded programs are noted.

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 average rating. This indicates strong satisfaction among students with the Psychology program.

Rating distribution
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51%
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3%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Master of Public Administration

I am a graduate of Master in Public Administration, year of 2019. The program was amazing as well as academic team of the School of Public Policy. The program is designed for working professionals with various backgrounds and interests which makes this program unique. Your groupmates are going to be from different age groups and work environments, but they will all share the same goal of succeeding in their career as well as sharpening their skills. Also this kind of diverse environment gives you a great chance to learn about other’s experiences and grasp an opinion on how dilemmas in civil service or public policy are solved in their organizations and companies. Professor’s were great from the very first day, and became our friends by the end of the program. All the books and materials used were in compliance with the international best practices and this opinion comes from a person who did his bachelor’s in California back in 2015. If you are seeking for a program that can challenge your professionalism do not hesitate to apply for this program or choose NU as your next place to start your studies.

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