Université Catholique de Louvain - UClouvain vs Vlerick Business School vs UBI Business School vs Vesalius College Brussels - VeCo vs ICHEC Brussels Management School

Side-by-side comparison from 54 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: UBI Business School (5.00)
Université Catholique de Louvain - UClouvain: wins 1/6 categories
Vlerick Business School: wins 2/6 categories
UBI Business School: wins 2/6 categories
Vesalius College Brussels - VeCo: wins 0/6 categories
ICHEC Brussels Management School: wins 0/6 categories
Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles - ULB: wins 0/6 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
Brussels, Belgium
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Management
New York City, United States
4.40
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5 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
1.00
3.35
Not rated
4.33
Location
4.00
5.00
5.00
1.00
3.13
Not rated
4.67
Professors
4.00
4.67
Win
4.00
1.00
4.03
Not rated
4.25
Internationality
4.08
4.67
5.00
Win
1.00
4.42
Not rated
4.50
Student life
4.64
Win
3.67
3.00
1.00
3.37
Not rated
4.33
Value
4.08
4.67
5.00
Win
1.00
4.13
Not rated
4.25
Accommodation
3.91
3.33
2.00
1.00
3.30
Not rated
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Intellectually challenging programs & diverse learning environment
  • +Real-world relevant opportunities & student support systems
  • +Sense of community & abundant program/activity choices
  • +Rigorous, well-structured programs with real-world application
  • +Expert faculty deeply invested in student success
  • +Strong industry connections and career focus
  • +Hybrid learning & digitalisation focus
  • +Career advancement opportunities
  • +Global learning environment
  • +Accessible and supportive instructors
  • +Engaging and well-structured courses
  • +Strong career services and graduate support
  • +Strong foundation in business and management
  • +Opportunities for international experiences
  • +Practical, up-to-date curriculum with real-world relevance

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  • +Experiential learning and business creation
  • +Industry leader insights and networking opportunities
  • +Diverse international environment and impactful outcomes
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are major drawbacks.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -They express frustration with outdated facilities and resources.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and lacking practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are commonly criticized.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations negatively impact the student experience.
  • -administrative and management issues
  • -lack of transparency and limited support
  • -a disconnect between advertised quality and actual experience
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Limited resources and support hinder academic progress.

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  • -Disorganized and unresponsive administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Unengaging and ineffective teaching methods.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives strong marks across most areas, with student life standing out significantly at 4.6. Other highly rated aspects include facilities, professors, and location, all scoring a solid 4. Accommodations present the lowest score at 3.9, while internationality and value are also well-regarded, both just above 4.

Boasting exceptional scores, the institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving perfect 5/5 ratings. **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also demonstrate strong performance with scores above 4.6. Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, which received the lowest ratings at 3.67 and 3.33 respectively. Overall, the university presents a solid offering, particularly in its physical environment and academic/global engagement.

This institution excels in several key areas, particularly its location and international student experience, both receiving perfect scores. Value for money also stands out with a top rating. Conversely, the facilities are a significant weakness, scoring a zero. Student life and accommodation received moderate ratings, suggesting room for improvement in these aspects of the university experience.

This university received uniformly average ratings of 1 across all evaluated categories. There are no standout strengths or weaknesses, indicating a consistent level of performance across facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. The institution presents a balanced, albeit unremarkable, profile based on this assessment.

This university demonstrates considerable strengths in Internationality, receiving a notable 4.42, and in Value, with a rating of 4.13. Professors are also highly regarded at 4.03. Conversely, the university's Facilities and Accommodation received the lowest scores, both at 3.3, indicating areas for potential improvement. Location and Student Life also fell in the middle range of ratings.

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This institution garners strong overall evaluations, with location standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.67. Accommodations and internationality also received excellent scores of 4.5. Areas demonstrating solid performance include facilities and student life, both at 4.33, alongside value and professors, which are rated at 4.25.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4/5 average rating from 13 reviews, students praise the intellectually challenging programs and interdisciplinary environment. They also value the numerous opportunities and supportive atmosphere, with no negative feedback recorded.

All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the well-structured, interactive curriculum, expert faculty, and strong industry connections. Some wish for more career focus for MBA students.

With one review, the average rating is 5/5. This overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the module as an immersive and valuable experience, boosting business careers.

Two reviews exist, both negative (1-2 stars) with an average rating of 1/5. Feedback highlights limited support, questionable transparency, and an internal culture needing improvement.

~97% of 31 reviews are positive, with students highlighting a solid business foundation, demanding yet rewarding programs, and international opportunities. No negative feedback was recorded.

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With an average rating of 4.4/5 from 5 reviews, students are highly satisfied. Recurring positive themes include practical, hands-on learning experiences and valuable networking opportunities. A minimal amount of feedback noted occasional scheduling issues with tutoring.

Rating distribution
5★
31%
67%
100%
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26%
0%
60%
4★
38%
33%
0%
0%
58%
0%
20%
3★
31%
0%
0%
0%
16%
0%
20%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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