Odisee University of Applied Sciences vs Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB vs Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB vs EIT Digital Master School vs ICHEC Brussels Management School

Side-by-side comparison from 94 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Odisee University of Applied Sciences (4.60)
Odisee University of Applied Sciences: wins 4/7 categories
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB: wins 0/7 categories
Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB: wins 0/7 categories
EIT Digital Master School: wins 0/7 categories
ICHEC Brussels Management School: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles - ULB: wins 0/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Computer Science
Brussels, Belgium
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Best programme: Business Management
New York City, United States
4.40
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
3.40
3.98
3.58
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3.38
Not rated
4.33
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Location
4.78
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3.96
4.37
Not rated
3.38
Not rated
4.67
Professors
4.80
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3.96
3.89
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4.13
Not rated
4.25
Internationality
4.90
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4.38
4.11
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4.25
Not rated
4.50
Student life
3.60
3.62
4.28
Not rated
3.38
Not rated
4.33
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Value
4.50
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3.96
3.84
Not rated
4.13
Not rated
4.25
Accommodation
2.90
3.51
2.79
Not rated
3.63
Not rated
4.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Hands-on, real-world focused learning and projects
  • +Strong preparation for business and professional life
  • +Supportive and personal student-professor relationships
  • +Engaging discussions through diversity and expert, passionate lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment with ample student interaction and academic development
  • +Rich campus atmosphere and promising career prospects
  • +Diverse and international atmosphere with multicultural student body.
  • +High-quality, knowledgeable, and approachable professors.
  • +Engaging academic programs with ample personal and professional growth opportunities.

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  • +High-quality, applicable courses and expert, supportive professors
  • +International atmosphere and diverse student body
  • +Travel opportunities and enriched learning experiences

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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 significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods leads to disinterest.
  • -Discrimination and lack of support from university administration when addressing issues.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and lectures, coupled with excessively difficult exams.
  • -Lack of practical elements in the curriculum and insufficient individual student attention.
  • -Unengaging and fast-paced classes due to professors lacking teaching experience.
  • -Difficulty integrating socially and forming friendships.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are significant problems.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of support from staff are frequently mentioned.

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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 garners impressive scores in several key areas, particularly excelling in Internationality and Professor quality. Location also received a very high rating. Areas for improvement include Accomodation and Facilities, which scored lower in comparison to other categories. Student Life and Value also present moderately strong performances.

Emerging from the data, the university garners its highest marks in **Internationality** (4.38), suggesting a globally connected campus. Solid performance is also evident in **Facilities** (3.98), **Location** (3.96), and **Value** (3.96). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.51) present areas for potential improvement. Overall, it showcases a good balance with a distinct international strength.

This university garners its highest marks for **Location**, scoring a remarkable 4.37, closely followed by **Student Life** at 4.28 and **Internationality** at 4.11. **Professors** also receive a strong endorsement with a rating of 3.89. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, rated at 2.79. The university's **Facilities** are moderately rated at 3.58, with **Value** receiving a respectable 3.84.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Professors**, both receiving high scores. **Student Life**, **Facilities**, and **Location** are rated moderately, while **Accomodation** is slightly better. The university's **Value** also scores well. The lowest-rated category is **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life**, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

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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

All 13 reviews are positive, averaging 4.54/5 stars. Students praise the practical, real-world focus of courses and the helpful, personal relationships with professors.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising the green atmosphere, expert lecturers, and diverse environment. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentions issues with lecturer communication and exam difficulty.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a diverse, international atmosphere and strong academic programs. A single negative review noted teaching engagement issues and integration challenges. The average rating is 3.81/5.

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With an average rating of 4/5 from 8 reviews, ~88% are positive. Students highlight high-quality education, supportive and expert professors, and valuable applicable skills. An international atmosphere is also frequently praised.

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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★
60%
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19%
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60%
4★
40%
52%
48%
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75%
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20%
3★
0%
16%
29%
0%
13%
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20%
2★
0%
4%
5%
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1★
0%
4%
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Most useful review
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Odisee university learning and practising

The university gives a hands on experience on learning and applying theory to action,We learn everything for the business world and we work on assignments through the whole academic year, we develop strategies, campaigns and everything you need to know for the business world

VUB experience from a business student

I really like the lush and green atomosphere surrounding the campus on Etterbeek. There is generally always a vivid and positive vibe on the campus. From all the campuses I have been, this one has the most greenery. A small downside however is that some aula's look a bit dated from the inside, yet this isn't much of an issue when it comes to my learning experiences.

Administration and services

This university has many services available to students in order to help with whatever they may need in student life. This includes transitioning as an exchange student from abroad, finding employment, and finding the right class schedule for you. Unfortunately, I have found administration to be quite confusing, and as an exchange student, services found in English could sometimes be in short supply. Despite this, I have found professors who are very enthusiastic and are more than willing to help with problems, should they arise.

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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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