The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK vs Lingnan University - LU vs Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education vs The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA vs ESEUNE Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 30 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tung Wah College - TWC (5.00)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - CUHK: wins 3/6 categories
Lingnan University - LU: wins 0/6 categories
Hong Kong Chu Hai College of Higher Education: wins 0/6 categories
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts - APA: wins 0/6 categories
ESEUNE Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong - THEi: wins 0/6 categories
Tung Wah College - TWC: wins 3/6 categories
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Best programme: Food Science and Technology
Best programme: Liberal Arts
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Facilities
3.90
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Location
4.00
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Professors
4.30
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Internationality
4.00
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Student life
3.80
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3.00
Value
4.30
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Accommodation
3.56
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse student body and global perspectives.
  • +Strong academic programs and practical skill development.
  • +Supportive professors and excellent campus facilities.
  • +Small university size, fostering close student-teacher relationships and a friendly learning environment.
  • +Abundant opportunities for personal growth through experiential learning programs like service-learning and internships.
  • +Supportive faculty and relevant coursework, particularly for understanding Hong Kong issues.

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  • +Calm study spaces and good environment
  • +Quality teaching and learning experience
  • +Kind and genuine people
Cons
  • -Poorly maintained and insufficient facilities.
  • -Ineffective administrative and management decisions.
  • -Lack of student representation in key decision-making processes.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are consistently described as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods lack relevance and engagement.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are common complaints.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

An examination of the university's ratings reveals a consistent lack of scoring across all evaluated aspects. There are no standout strengths or notable weaknesses as every category, including Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value, has received a score of zero. This indicates a uniform absence of positive evaluation in all surveyed areas.

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This institution excels in several key areas, achieving perfect scores for its Facilities and Accommodations. The University also received strong ratings for its Location and overall Value. Student Life, while rated adequately, represents the area with the most room for improvement, scoring a 3. Internationality also stands out positively with a perfect score.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

All feedback is positive, averaging 4.4/5 stars. Students praise the small campus size, supportive faculty, and numerous personal growth opportunities like service-learning programs.

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The sole reviewer found the university environment good, with calm study spaces and effective teaching. A slight lack of communication was noted, but kindness and genuineness were appreciated.

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Most useful review
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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.

A Liberal Arts Uni for Student Transformation

I've completed a Bachelor and a Master degree there. The uni is small (the smallest in HK), and to me it was just perfect, e.g. low student-to-faculty ratio, 100% on-campus housing, good food from the Chinese restaurant on campus. All academic building are within short walking distance, and you can reach a supermarket, post office and convenient store within a 10-minute walk. International students may find dorm life a bit challenging because only induction cooktops and microwaves are available and no cooking with fire is allowed in all student dorms.

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University life

This university is really a known place. What I like about the uni is the study space is calm, and the environment is good. The study also taught me very well. What is disliked is it was a lack of communication between one another, but everyone was very kind and genuine.

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