Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam vs HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht vs Tilburg University vs TIAS School for Business and Society vs Fontys University of Applied Sciences
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- +Strong theory-practice balance and real-world application
- +High-quality, challenging, and expert-led education
- +Diverse community and international opportunities
- +Practical, real-world focused programs
- +Experienced and insightful lecturers
- +Friendly community and international atmosphere
- +Excellent professors and specialized programs
- +Inclusive and diverse environment with international peers
- +Strong analytical skill development and practical learning opportunities
- +Personal assistance and welcoming atmosphere
- +Engaging professors and insightful discussions
- +Supportive and caring staff
- +Practical and international experience opportunities
- +Strong preparation for the job industry
- +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
- +Excellent facilities and convenient location
- +Strong academic and personal development support
- +Practical, industry-focused curriculum with entrepreneurship and FinTech emphasis
- +Supportive, international, and diverse academic environment
- +Engaging and approachable professors and mentors
- -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
- -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
- -Communication and course organization are often cited as lacking.
- -Chaotic organization and unclear expectations.
- -Lack of adequate resources and outdated facilities.
- -Poor communication and unresponsive administration.
- -Disorganized administration and lack of student guidance.
- -Poor teacher support and patronizing interactions.
- -High cost of living and unpleasant city environment.
- -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and technology impede learning and comfort.
- -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
- -Lack of perceived learning and skills development.
- -Poor quality of personnel and learning environment.
- -Administrative and management indifference to student concerns.
- -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
- -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep frustrate students.
- -Lack of resources and inadequate support services are common complaints.
- -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
- -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
This institution received its highest marks for Internationality, closely followed by Value and Professors. Student Life also scored well. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the weakest area, with Facilities also rating lower than other aspects. Location sits in the mid-range of these assessments.
This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in its academic offerings and campus environment. Professors received the highest rating, closely followed by facilities and student life, which were also strong performers. Location and internationality garnered solid scores. Areas for potential improvement include accommodation, which received the lowest rating, and value, which, while good, is not as prominent as other positive aspects.
This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring a high 4.22. **Professors** are also highly regarded at 4.14, with **Student Life** and **Value** receiving solid ratings of 4.06 and 4.08 respectively. **Location** is rated moderately well at 3.83. The weakest area identified is **Accomodation**, which received a notably lower score of 2.78.
Across the surveyed categories, this institution excels in its **facilities, professors, location, internationality, and perceived value**, all receiving perfect scores. In contrast, areas for development appear to be **student life and accommodation**, with significantly lower ratings in these aspects.
This institution scores remarkably well in several key areas. Facilities stand out with a rating of 4.31. Professors, location, internationality, and value also receive strong marks, all averaging around 4.12. Student life scores a respectable 3.69, while accommodation emerges as the lowest-rated category at 3.29.
Overall, the university garners strong ratings across various aspects. Professors are exceptionally well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Location and Internationality also stand out with excellent marks. Student Life, Facilities, and Value also reflect positive sentiment. Accommodation, while still strong, receives the lowest rating among the surveyed categories.
A notable strength lies in the university's **Internationality**, achieving a high rating of 4.875. Conversely, **Student Life** received the lowest score at 2.625, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Other areas, including Accommodation, Location, Value, and Professors, fall within a moderate to good range, indicating a generally well-rounded offering with specific areas of excellence and those needing development.
~88% of reviews are highly positive, praising the quality of education, practical application, and international environment. No negative feedback was received.
Around 62% of reviews are positive, highlighting friendly people, useful programs with practical focus, and experienced lecturers. A single negative review mentioned disorganization and uncertainty.
The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~92% of reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students praise excellent teaching, expert professors, and strong program specialization. A small percentage of negative reviews mention disorganization and limited guidance.
With one review, the average rating is 5/5. This suggests a highly positive experience, with feedback praising personal assistance and engaging professors. No negative feedback was reported.
~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive staff, good programs, and practical experience. A smaller portion, ~7.4%, expresses concerns about program structure, learning outcomes, and personnel quality.
University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 20 feedback entries rating 4–5 stars. Students praise friendly, supportive teachers, excellent facilities like the library, and effective student support services that build confidence.
Most feedback is positive (~74%), highlighting practical learning, entrepreneurship focus, and internationalism. There are no negative reviews in the provided data.
As a computer science student at the Vrije Universitet in Amsterdam, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the level of expertise of the professors at this esteemed institution. The faculty members are passionate about their subjects and are always willing to provide guidance and support to students. The curriculum is rigorous, and the coursework is designed to challenge students and prepare them for the ever-evolving world of technology. The courses cover a broad range of topics, from programming languages and algorithms to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The faculty also encourages students to take part in research projects and internships, providing valuable opportunities to apply what we have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. The campus facilities are excellent, with state-of-the-art labs and equipment available for students to use. The university's location in Amsterdam also offers plenty of opportunities for students to engage in cultural and recreational activities outside of their studies. One of the things that stand out to me is the diverse student body. Being exposed to different perspectives and backgrounds has enriched my learning experience and expanded my understanding of computer science as a field. Overall, I would highly recommend the Vrije Universitet to any computer science student looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, excellent faculty, and a diverse and inclusive community.
As the title suggests, in my experience as a third-year business student, that is the best short description that can be given to HU. It definitely is not the best school and there are flaws, very annoying and disappointing at times, which take time to be solved. Most of these flaws are related to communication issues. In contrast, it has some advantages too. I had the opportunity to meet and be taught by experienced professionals who helped me develop my skills and enhance my knowledge and abilities as a young business student and professional. Another very good advantage is that at HU you get to do 2 internships and one study abroad, trio that other universities do not offer. Also, with the new program, there is so much flexibility to shape your own path but also the opportunity to study more languages which constitute a great asset for one's future career. The city represents a good pawn as well since it is very central, modern and student friendly. Also, for someone who wants to travel every now and then, it is a perfect location. What I can recommend you, the one who reads this review, the undecided student, is that you should consider these things when you decide which school you want to go to, try to have your own trade-off between what is important to you and how the institution is ranking in different aspects. HU is, in the end, a good school and the issues that are going on are not major and are fixable so do not worry too much about that. I just wanted to be realistic while writing this review because this is what I would have liked to read when I was in your place. Good luck!
The city is quite bad to live in and ugly, on top of very expensive. The faculty of psychology is quite okay. Studying there has given me a good theoretical base. However, I have one major complaint, which is the way the university treats students individually. The student desk is the only way to obtain official documents from them (for example, the documents I needed to apply for a Master's degre) and aside from the difficult office hours and long wait time on the phone, I was literally told upon requesting a very necessary document "sorry, we´re not going to do that for you, it is too much work for us". when I suggested that I could put the document together myself and then just have it reviewed and stamped by them, she said htat it wouldn´t be valid. This resulted in me not being able to apply for Masters that year and taking a gap year, which is not the impact I ever thought a clerk would have on my life. Another complaint I have that resulted in a life-changing event is about my thesis. I chose to do a systematic review (within the Clinical Track) because it interested me, and I was fully informed that the program of the systematic review was still a pilot and subject to change. My supervisor was lovely and I had a great experience with her, that left me feeling like I learned something, and I was going to get a decent grade on said thesis that would then allow me to apply for a Clinical Psychology Masters in the Netherlands. For context, up until this point in my education, I had never failed an exam or a course as I always had average to high grades and I dedicate the appropriate time and effort to my studies. My thesis, on the other hand, was rather controversial. I received the grade I expected from my supervisor (which was within the range of my grades overall), whereas the second assessor failed me on half the criteria and didn't put in the effort to provide appropriate feedback. As the two grades were too different from each other, my thesis was reviewed by a third assessor, who just did the averages between the grades of the first two assessors and included sad faces ":(" in her feedback for my months of work, which all resulted in a grade that still hinders me in my academic progress, two years later. Upon respectfully confronting the third assessor I was offered neither an explanation nor a justification (perhaps I had been misled during the process of writing my thesis) for the feedback (which at times was completely erroneous as it contradicted published and peer reviewed literature I had consulted while while writing), and I was told that my thesis would just not be reasessed. I would not still be going on about this if it wasn't for the fact that I was just taught the findings of my thesis (which I was told was completely wrong) while studying for the master's degree that I did manage to get into with my grades. To sum up, while this faculty rigurously prepares students through content and theory, the students are nothing to them.
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I like the possibility to self study, find materials and information, as well as the freedom of learning what I am interested in, while receiving feedback from my teachers which helps me getting on the right track.
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