American University in Bulgaria - AUBG vs Drohobych State Pedagogical University of Ivan Franko - DSPU vs University of Bedfordshire - UOB vs University of East Anglia - UEA vs Florida Gulf Coast University - FGCU

Side-by-side comparison from 131 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Drohobych State Pedagogical University of Ivan Franko - DSPU (5.00)
American University in Bulgaria - AUBG: wins 0/6 categories
Drohobych State Pedagogical University of Ivan Franko - DSPU: wins 0/6 categories
University of Bedfordshire - UOB: wins 1/6 categories
University of East Anglia - UEA: wins 0/6 categories
Florida Gulf Coast University - FGCU: wins 2/6 categories
MIM Kyiv Business School - MIM: wins 1/6 categories
Fakultet za Odgojne i Obrazovne Znanosti - FOOZOS: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Milton Keynes, The United Kingdom
4.40
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28 reviews
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Best programme: English Language and Literature
Norwich, The United Kingdom
4.00
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37 reviews
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Best programme: Biochemistry
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
4.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: MBA
Category ratings
Facilities
4.40
Not rated
4.52
4.03
5.00
5.00
3.00
Location
4.16
Not rated
4.68
3.94
4.25
4.50
5.00
Win
Professors
4.27
Not rated
4.57
Win
4.11
4.50
4.33
3.00
Internationality
4.44
Not rated
4.43
4.08
3.75
4.67
Win
3.00
Student life
4.60
Not rated
4.36
4.14
4.50
4.67
5.00
Win
Value
4.20
Not rated
4.54
3.95
4.75
Win
4.67
4.00
Accommodation
4.20
Not rated
4.13
3.64
4.75
Win
4.67
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous academics and global perspective from faculty
  • +Supportive community and strong mentorship
  • +Experiential learning and American college experience
  • +Competent and experienced pedagogical staff
  • +Positive student and peer relationships
  • +Good quality hostel accommodation
  • +Supportive and inclusive environment with accessible resources.
  • +Friendly community and approachable, expert faculty.
  • +Varied and engaging academic content and structure.
  • +Engaging and supportive teaching with practical application
  • +Vibrant student life, inclusive societies, and social opportunities
  • +Strong academic reputation and appealing campus and city environment
  • +Welcoming academic environment and supportive instructors
  • +Practical skill development and enhanced learning experiences
  • +Inclusive campus community and vibrant student life
  • +Comprehensive business understanding and accessible teaching
  • +Experiential learning, mentorship, and community events
  • +Real-world application and career preparation

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Cons
  • -Unresponsive and disorganized administration creates significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from faculty and staff causes confusion.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent complaint.
  • -Inconsistent and unresponsive administrative support causes significant frustration.
  • -Lack of engagement and clear communication from management is a recurring issue.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -Limited career support and unclear future prospects are a concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and lack of support.
  • -Discrimination and cultural insensitivity towards international students.
  • -Administrative & management issues are a significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
  • -Poor administrative support and unclear communication are frequent complaints.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are significant drawbacks.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or lacking practical application.

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Rating summary
What students say

Student life stands out as the highest-rated aspect of the university, achieving an impressive score. Facilities also perform strongly. Conversely, location received the lowest marks among the surveyed categories. Other areas like professors, accommodation, internationality, and value garnered solid, positive ratings, indicating a generally well-regarded institution.

Performance across all surveyed categories remains at a standstill, with no discernible strengths or weaknesses emerging. Each aspect, from facilities and professors to student life and accommodation, registers a neutral rating of zero. This consistent score across the board indicates an area with significant room for development and improvement in all examined facets.

This institution garners strong commendations across multiple facets, particularly excelling in Location with a rating of 4.68 and Professors at 4.56. Value also receives high marks. Student Life, while still positive, stands out as the relatively weaker area with a score of 4.36, alongside Accomodation at 4.13. Overall, the feedback indicates a well-regarded university experience.

Student life and professor quality emerge as the university's strongest points, both scoring above 4.1. Internationality and facilities also received favorable ratings. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a score of 3.64. Location and value for money are rated reasonably well, around 3.94.

This institution excels in several key areas, with accommodations receiving a particularly high score of 4.75 and a comparable rating for value. Facilities also stand out with a perfect 5. Conversely, internationality presents the most significant area for improvement, scoring 3.75. Other aspects like professors and student life are strong, averaging 4.5, while location is rated a solid 4.25.

This institution receives high marks across most categories, with Facilities standing out as its strongest area at a perfect 5. Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value are also exceptionally strong, each scoring 4.67. Professors represent the weakest area, though still solid at 4.33, with Location also performing well at 4.5.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~99% of reviews are positive, praising rigorous academics, diverse extracurriculars, supportive community, and approachable faculty. No negative feedback was recorded.

All reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students praise competent professors and engaging lectures, though some mention outdated programs. Hostel conditions are generally positive, but one review noted inadequate furnishings.

University of Bedfordshire reviews show strong satisfaction, with ~89% of feedback being positive. Students highlight fantastic support, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, and expert/accommodating lecturers. Resources and technological edge are also frequently praised.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive teaching, engaging courses, and vibrant student life. Two reviews (approximately 5%) express concerns about discrimination and a poor COVID-19 response.

Students report a very positive and enriching experience, highlighting welcoming academic environments and supportive instructors. They appreciate the development of useful knowledge and practical skills. The university fosters an inclusive campus lifestyle with various events and activities.

Students highly praise the comprehensive curriculum and excellent teaching staff, finding instruction accessible and engaging. Experiential learning opportunities and supportive faculty are frequently highlighted. No negative feedback was provided.

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Rating distribution
5★
51%
100%
50%
32%
75%
67%
0%
4★
36%
0%
39%
46%
25%
33%
0%
3★
13%
0%
11%
16%
0%
0%
100%
2★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Some of the best years of my life

I would wholeheartedly recommend this university to any prospective student. I spent some of my best years there as a student. The city is great, quite small and full of students, very easy to get around and offers excellent dining and party options for students and visitors alike. The University offers excellent education programme and I've found myself at a competitive advantage over peers almost everywhere I've been. And a lot of it comes from the great opportunities, knowledge and teamwork I gained at AUBG. Facilities are great and getting better, social life is amazing and accommodation is very adequate with lots of improvements being done throughout.

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