Hamburg University of Technology - TUHH vs Izmir University of Economics - IUE vs Rongo University vs Open Polytechnic vs São Judas Tadeu University
Side-by-side comparison from 49 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted
- +Practical, challenge-based learning experiences
- +Insightful classes from experienced instructors
- +Convenient hybrid learning formats
- +Excellent teaching staff and impactful education
- +Strong career preparation and sector-specific opportunities
- +Positive university experience and supportive environment
- +Dedicated and friendly professors/lecturers
- +Student voice through leaders and presentations
- +Growth in facilities and resources
- +Extensive course selection and accessible, responsive tutors
- +Flexible study options balancing work and family
- +Supportive and inspirational faculty making learning enjoyable
- +Supportive and welcoming environment for international students
- +High-quality teaching and accessible information
- +Broadening of perspectives beyond career choice
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- -Administrative and management issues are a consistent source of frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources significantly hinder the learning experience.
- -There is a perceived lack of support and communication from staff.
- -Administrative & management issues lead to disorganization and incorrect information.
- -Lack of English proficiency among staff creates communication barriers.
- -Discriminatory treatment based on language proficiency is a concern.
- -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
- -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
- -Poor teaching quality and irrelevant course material.
- -Disconnect between learning content and assignments/practical skills taught.
- -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
- -Outdated facilities hinder the learning experience.
- -Lack of engagement in curriculum and teaching methods is a concern.
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This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly in its Facilities, Location, and Student Life, all scoring a high 4.5. Professors, Internationality, and Value also received strong ratings around 4.33. Accommodations are rated at a solid 4. The university's weakest area is Accommodations, though it still maintains a positive score.
Overall, this university demonstrates notable strengths and areas for improvement based on the provided ratings. The standout category is **Professors**, receiving a perfect score of 5. Conversely, **Value** emerges as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.2. Other aspects like Accomodation (3.8) and Student Life/Location (both 3.6) are rated moderately well.
Academic and social experiences at this institution are highly regarded. Professors and student life received the strongest scores, both at 4.625. Conversely, accommodation and facilities represent the areas with the lowest ratings, averaging around 3.86. The university also scores well in location and value, indicating a positive overall perception across most key aspects.
Regarding university assessments, the value proposition stands out as the strongest area, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, facilities, student life, and accommodation were identified as weaker aspects, all scoring similarly low. Professors and internationality received moderate scores. The university's location also garnered a respectable rating.
With top marks in professorial quality and internationality, this institution excels in these key areas. Students will find excellent facilities and great value for their investment. However, ratings for location, student life, and accommodation are more moderate, suggesting areas where improvements could enhance the overall student experience.
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All 6 reviews were positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlighted practical learning experiences and engaging course content. No negative feedback was received.
The university receives largely positive feedback, with ~93% of reviews being highly rated. Students appreciate good teachers, learning opportunities, and school environment, though a small fraction (~7%) report issues with graduate department organization and administrative staff communication.
Reviews are largely positive (~75%) with a 4.25/5 average rating. Students praise dedicated lecturers and student platforms. A small amount of negative feedback was noted.
~83% of reviews are positive, praising course variety, helpful tutors, and flexible online learning. A small portion (~17%) of feedback is negative, citing unhelpful course materials and tutors.
Both reviews are highly positive, praising excellent professor support and student integration. University culture is described as a positive and accessible experience.
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The good thing about this University is that they offer support to international students before they land in Germany. For example, they have tie-ups with Student residences here in Hamburg (a few other universities in Germany also provide this support). So the International students can avail of this service to get accommodation before reaching Hamburg. Tutors are assigned to help you once you reach Hamburg to help you with the formalities.
The one thing that I would advise to those who plan to study at Izmir University of Economics is to check twice all information you get from anyone working there. Administrative staff of Graduate School of Social Sciences lack basic English skills. Moreover, they lack knowledge of the University rules! They often provide wrong information, which might have detrimental effects on your student's status. It also happens that they loose documents that students provide. The worst thing that the University does is changing tuition fee payments as it suits them (at least for PhD program in Political Science and IR). During my two years there, they charged me as international student first, then as Turkish student and when Turkish Lira devaluated in 2018, they started charging me as international student again. They asked for Dollars in cash only. I informed Vice Rector, Head of the Department and International Office but nobody investigated this suspicious changes. Nobody reacted. Ms Hulya Icekara from International Office first accused me that I made those payments myself and when I showed her payment history on the University website, she said "rules changed". Potential students should know that things like this might happen depending who "rules" the University. Everything might change the day "new cadre" takes over the University. You will not receive any kind of guidance when problems occur; the person who supposed to be a contact between international students and the University lacks basic people's skills and treats students with no respect. Always save the receipts of tuition payments. Take screenshots of your online student profile. You will need it when some payments disappear from your profile and you will be asked to pay missing money from your total tuition. Never give up on your rights and be persistent, otherwise they will suck all money you have. They will tell you then "it was a mistake". Lack of professionalism and competence results in negligence of basic duties such as opening necessary courses on time, which means a student spends longer time in the program than necessary. Nobody takes responsibility for this kind of negligence. The positive thing is that the University have some good professors, who in fact, are too good and too accomplished to teach there. Many students at undergraduate and master level do not speak English enough to follow the lectures and often professors need to repeat some parts in Turkish. Izmir University of Economics does not recognize their own education. If you took some courses from them before, and then you want to come back to the program after one or two semesters, they do not recognize those courses. They ask you to take half of them again, which basically means you pay for them again!
Rongo University is located on the western region of Kenya. During my time there, my journey as a student was filled with interesting turns. From academic, to socio-cultural to the local political arena, my experiences there molded me to be the person that I am today. I don't regret a single moment.
I did my BBus through Open Polytech (2007-2013) and was really happy, recommended them. However, in the last couple of years I had to do the Level 5 Certificate in Financial Services (Residential Property) and am now doing the Level 4 Certificate in Accounting, and wow has the standard gone downhill. There were so many errors in the Level 5 Certificate, they had not updated it with very important changes in the laws (of which I rolled out changes in my organisation, so I knew more than the tutor did!). Now I am doing a Level 4 Certificate and the standard of the information is poor, forms that don't work and vaguely worded questions that the 'tutor' refused to clarify. At least I didn't pay for it but the taxpayers (of which I am one) are still paying for it! Such a shame to see my alma mater go backwards like that.
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