American University of Armenia - AUA vs Russian-Armenian University vs Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences - YSLU vs National Polytechnic University of Armenia - NPUA vs French University in Armenia - UFAR

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: International Scientific Educational Centre NAS RA - ISEC (5.00)
American University of Armenia - AUA: wins 0/4 categories
Russian-Armenian University: wins 0/4 categories
Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences - YSLU: wins 0/4 categories
National Polytechnic University of Armenia - NPUA: wins 1/4 categories
French University in Armenia - UFAR: wins 0/4 categories
International Scientific Educational Centre NAS RA - ISEC: wins 2/4 categories
State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia: wins 1/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: Economics and Business
Best programme: Applied Foreign Languages
Best programme: Agriculture
Best programme: Physics
Best programme: Art History
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
3.00
2.67
4.50
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.00
Location
4.50
3.00
5.00
3.50
Not rated
5.00
4.00
Professors
4.25
2.50
4.33
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Internationality
4.00
3.00
2.33
4.50
Win
Not rated
4.00
3.00
Student life
4.25
3.00
3.33
4.00
Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.25
2.50
2.67
3.50
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Accommodation
4.00
3.00
1.50
3.00
Not rated
4.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive learning environment with inspiring, diverse peers and helpful faculty.
  • +High-quality, practical curriculum offering valuable real-world experience.
  • +Positive campus atmosphere and central location in Yerevan.
  • +Excellent teaching staff and strong networking opportunities
  • +Affordable tuition and diverse program offerings
  • +Positive university environment and international cooperation
  • +High quality language education
  • +Emphasis on practical application and speaking skills
  • +Strong community and supportive professors
  • +Practical skills and advanced labs
  • +Positive city and career opportunities
  • +International diploma opportunities and career preparation
  • +High-quality lecturers and relevant course materials
  • +Access to international study and language options
  • +Research opportunities and advanced degrees
  • +Distance learning flexibility
  • +Wide range of specializations
  • +Diverse and proper educational programs across various fields
  • +Essential artistic knowledge provision
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of resources and support impacts student success.
  • -Unpleasant and unwelcoming staff attitude.
  • -Poor and unsafe school grounds accessibility.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -A lack of effective communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and engagement.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unsupportive faculty are major drawbacks.
  • -Outdated curriculum and teaching methods
  • -Lack of practical application and real-world relevance
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant concern.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners strong praise across multiple aspects, with its location particularly standing out at a 4.5 rating. Professors, student life, and value also received solid scores of 4.25. Facilities and accommodation were rated a respectable 4, while internationality also achieved a 4. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded offering, with its prime location being its most significant asset.

Across several key aspects, this institution presents a fairly consistent picture. Its strongest areas include facilities, location, student life, accommodation, and internationality, all receiving a solid rating of 3. However, the university's professors and overall value appear to be its weakest points, with both rated at 2.5.

This institution receives its highest marks for **Location**, scoring a perfect 5. Conversely, **Accommodations** present a significant challenge, with a rating of just 1.5. Other areas like Professors and Student Life received solid scores, while Facilities, Internationality, and Value fall in the mid-range.

This institution garners significant praise for its excellent **Facilities** and impressive **Internationality**, both scoring a high 4.5. **Professors** and **Student Life** are also well-regarded at 4. The university's **Location** and **Value** are rated a respectable 3.5, while **Accommodation** is its lowest-scoring area at 3.

Presenting a consistent performance across all metrics, this university received a neutral rating of zero in every surveyed category. Notably, there are no areas of particular strength or weakness identified, suggesting an even distribution of perceived quality. This uniformity across facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value indicates a consistent, albeit unremarkable, experience for students.

An overwhelmingly positive evaluation is presented, with the institution achieving perfect scores in Facilities, Professors, and Location. Student Life, Accomodation, and Internationality are also strong, each receiving a commendable rating of 4. Value for money is similarly rated as excellent. The institution's primary strengths lie in its exceptional facilities, faculty, and prime location, while areas like student engagement and housing are rated very well, indicating a consistently high standard across most aspects.

The university demonstrates a notably strong performance in **Student Life** and **Value**, both receiving perfect scores. Conversely, its **Facilities** and **Accomodation** are areas that could be improved, scoring a moderate 3. Other aspects, including **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality**, fall within a solid, positive range.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.3/5 average rating from 10 reviews, ~90% are positive. Students praise the supportive environment, knowledgeable professors, and international atmosphere. Little negative feedback was noted.

Four out of five reviews are positive, rating the university a 4/5 average. Positive feedback highlights helpful teachers and a good learning environment. One negative review criticizes the university's attitude.

With an average rating of 3.5/5, approximately 50% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent learning experiences and a potential for leading the field. No negative reviews were recorded, suggesting minimal negative feedback.

With a 4.33/5 average rating from 3 reviews, students are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Recurring themes include a supportive community, impactful future creation, and good networking opportunities.

The vast majority of reviews are positive (~89%), praising the academic programs, international opportunities, and faculty. A small percentage (~11%) mention some academic limitations.

With one review and an average rating of 5/5, this university has overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students appreciate opportunities for research involvement and the flexibility of distance learning.

With a 4/5 average rating from one review, the university is praised for its wide range of study programs and thorough artistic education. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
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40%
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50%
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3★
10%
0%
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2★
0%
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1★
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Not bad but needs changes

Like every institution Brusov State University also has its good and bad sides. My experience in the university was really memorable thanks to some of the lecturers and staff members, as well as the friends I have made there. BSU offers different fields of study, such as linguistics, public relations, journalism, tourism, international relations, European studies, political science, but its main focus is the fields of foreign languages. Wherever profession you chose for your study be sure that you will also be learning many languages, as the university teaches 28 languages, such as English, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean and more. Another positive thing about the BSU that it closely works with many international university and organizations. Hence students are given many opportunities to become exchange students in other European universities or take part in training courses. As for the things that need to be changes in the university is the approach of many lectures that are mostly focused on the theories and somehow manage to make their lectures boring. Another thing that I did not like is that the classrooms are not comfortable and the equipment (notebooks, computer, projectors, etc) are old and need to be changes.

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Regretting my choice

I'm a student of marketing faculty, and honestly, I am disappointed with my choice. As an advantage, I can say that you can learn additional 2-3 new languages fluently. Also, after graduating you have 2 degrees. However, I'm a sophomore and during these two years I haven't learned anything but simple principles of marketing with Kotler's book. For you to know, today all the greatest marketing specialists say that Kotler's book is too old for today's market, even Kotler himself says that the market has changed and it needs a total new strategy. What I'm trying to say is that this university does not give you proper knowledge in the marketing field. We study economics, accounting, management etc. Maybe it is a good business school, but personally, I regret entering. I read tones of books, I do different internships and go to all kind of seminars and training to have the knowledge, to get to know to skills and simply to learn what my profession is. On the other hand, in this university, you are always mentally abused. Those security guys who ALWAYS YELL at you simply because you talked to your friend during the break or because you were late for 5 minutes,some lecturers who kill the creativity and motivation in you, the Head which makes changes whenever and however they want and you can't contribute to stopping those changes, because you don't have a voice. I do think that education has a vital importance, but also I think that your health, inner peace and harmony are more important. Internet is full of books, mentors and information. My advice is, choose a university where you'll be MENTALLY STABLE and just learn to learn on your own. P.s. maybe this review is harsh, these are things which are real but unfortunately, no one talks about them. P.s.s. we don't have cafeteria, proper lecture halls, the building sucks, oh and yes, you can't celebrate the new year for 4 years as you have a bunch of exams during that time. Good luck!

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