WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management vs RWTH Aachen University vs Aachen University of Applied Sciences - FH Aachen vs Schiller International University vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 88 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (5.00)
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: wins 0/6 categories
RWTH Aachen University: wins 0/6 categories
Aachen University of Applied Sciences - FH Aachen: wins 0/6 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/6 categories
Forward College: wins 2/6 categories
RWTH Aachen Business School: wins 0/6 categories
NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business
Best programme: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Best programme: Economics
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Best programme: MSc Sustainability Management
Best programme: MBA In Technology Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.50
3.80
4.40
3.92
4.47
3.83
4.75
Win
Location
4.50
3.97
4.40
4.92
5.00
Win
3.67
4.50
Professors
4.50
3.53
4.20
4.62
5.00
3.67
5.00
Internationality
3.50
4.00
4.20
4.92
Win
4.75
3.83
4.25
Student life
3.50
3.59
2.67
4.15
4.73
3.67
4.75
Win
Value
4.50
3.99
4.40
4.23
4.63
Win
3.67
4.25
Accommodation
4.00
3.08
4.00
3.62
4.33
3.83
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +International exposure and real-world business cases
  • +Engaging program with opportunities for skill development and creativity
  • +Strong industry reputation and career prospects.
  • +Wide range of interesting courses and extracurricular activities.
  • +High quality of materials and teaching, despite occasional need for personal investment.
  • +High academic standards and quality education
  • +Engaging projects and accessible professors
  • +Modern facilities and convenient resources
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Robust, technically-oriented curriculum
  • +Strong industry connections and networking
  • +Modern facilities and international exposure
  • +Strong technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation focus
  • +Small classes and personal lecturer/staff experience
  • +Excellent value for money and career/life start opportunities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are consistently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor student support and disrespectful staff.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of pedagogical skills from instructors.
  • -Students feel disrespected and segregated by university hierarchy.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a major drawback.
  • -Course content is perceived as irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including neglect and indifference, slow and inaccurate handling of student matters, and inaccessible alumni networks.
  • -The university prioritizes tuition fees over student welfare and opportunities.
  • -Concerns about unfair and potentially discriminatory contract practices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and course organization leads to confusion.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this university garners very positive feedback. Its strongest aspects include excellent Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring a high 4.5. Value is also rated highly at 4.5. Areas with slightly lower scores are Student Life and Internationality, both at 3.5. Accommodations received a solid 4.

Considering student feedback, this institution excels in **Internationality** (4.0) and **Value** (3.99), suggesting a globally connected and cost-effective environment. **Location** also received a high score (3.97). Conversely, **Accomodation** presented the lowest rating at 3.08, indicating room for improvement in this area. **Professors** and **Student Life** scored moderately, around 3.53 and 3.59 respectively.

The university excels in several key areas, with Facilities, Location, and Value all receiving strong scores of 4.4. Professors and Internationality are also well-regarded, both at 4.2. Accommodations are rated a solid 4. However, Student Life appears to be the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating of 2.7, indicating room for improvement in this aspect of the university experience.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

This institution demonstrates a solid performance across its surveyed aspects. Its strongest ratings are observed in Facilities, Accommodation, and Internationality, all scoring an impressive 3.83. Conversely, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Value are slightly lower, averaging 3.67. This suggests the university excels in its physical resources and global appeal, while areas like academic instruction and campus experience represent opportunities for enhancement.

This institution excels in several key areas, earning perfect scores for Professors and Accomodation, and near-perfect ratings for Facilities and Student Life. Its strongest aspects clearly lie in the academic and living experiences offered. Conversely, the university's Internationality and Value for money received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories, indicating areas where there is room for improvement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (100% positive reviews) with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight experienced professors, a strong mix of theory and practical application, and enjoyable staff and fellow students.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting interesting courses and career prospects. A smaller proportion (~14.6%) expresses concerns about hierarchical structures and teaching quality.

With an average rating of 4.4/5, all five reviews are positive. Students highlight impressive academic standards, dedicated faculty, modern facilities, and engaging projects. Some note that while events are frequent, their organization and content could be improved.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Approximately 83% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong curricula, industry connections, and modern facilities. A small portion of feedback (around 17%) expresses concerns regarding student support and administrative responsiveness.

All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship, small class sizes, and a positive learning experience. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
50%
34%
40%
69%
94%
0%
100%
4★
50%
34%
60%
23%
6%
83%
0%
3★
0%
17%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
5%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
10%
0%
0%
0%
17%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Blend of business and creativity

Amazing program, it provides the perfect blend and opportunity to learn skills and also explore your creativity. Most professors are very experienced and well known within their field of expertise. Some are outstanding and provide you with great knowledge. There is a lot of emphases given to practical learning and group projects. WHU staff, as well as students, were good fun.

High level education

I’m studying B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen. I’m currently in my 3rd semester. Although i find our subjects pretty hard to pass, i believe that this is the sign of quality education. I have troubles with some topics but our lecturers are always open to help and they also arrange online meetings to discuss our difficulties. What i also like is that you will have to choose a specific branch of your study after 2nd year, so that you’ll be more focused on your future area of expertise

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For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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Fascinating experience

Excellent small school with a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship; small classes; personal experience with lecturers and staff; well-designed curriculum; good lectures and interesting guest lecturers; a lot of traveling if you don't live in Hamburg's south, but manageable for three semesters; excellent value for money compared to UK/US schools, even without receiving one of the many scholarships; financial breakeven in less than two years; well-known in northern Germany, but now more so in central Europe; each class has one or two larger successful startups, with founders frequently giving lectures on campus; the alumni network feels more like a family than a pure "business network"; the new CEO is driving growth; and there are plenty of opportunities and support provided for extracurricular activities, initiatives, etc.

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