EU Business School vs School of Management and Tourism - HES-SO vs IMD Business School vs EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL vs Institut Avrio de Geneve

Side-by-side comparison from 321 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: School of Management and Tourism - HES-SO (5.00)
EU Business School: wins 0/4 categories
School of Management and Tourism - HES-SO: wins 4/4 categories
IMD Business School: wins 0/4 categories
EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL : wins 0/4 categories
Institut Avrio de Geneve: wins 0/4 categories
Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland - HTMi: wins 0/4 categories
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education Switzerland: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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251 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Tourism
Lausanne, Switzerland
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Best programme: BSc in International Hospitality Management
Geneva, Switzerland
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Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
5.00
Win
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4.81
Not rated
4.00
4.50
Location
4.73
5.00
Not rated
4.29
Not rated
4.50
5.00
Professors
4.04
5.00
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4.59
Not rated
5.00
4.00
Internationality
4.72
5.00
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4.94
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Student life
4.22
5.00
Win
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4.76
Not rated
4.00
4.50
Value
3.87
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.71
Not rated
3.67
3.00
Accommodation
3.54
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.62
Not rated
4.33
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful professors and career support
  • +Valuable practical and theoretical business knowledge
  • +Enriching overall student experience
  • +Diverse and engaging courses in multiple languages.
  • +Opportunities for international experience and language immersion.
  • +Convenient location with nearby attractions and social activities.

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  • +Academic and personal growth opportunities
  • +International experiences and diverse community
  • +Real-world application and strong alumni support

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  • +Dual degrees and career foundation
  • +Reputable programs with practical experience
  • +Internship opportunities and networking
  • +Practical classes and internships emphasized.
  • +Soft skills and networking opportunities valued.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of support.
  • -Outdated facilities and a focus on attendance over quality education are criticized.
  • -The educational program is perceived as basic and unaccredited in some regions.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient support systems create a challenging academic environment.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resource availability are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of support and unclear communication negatively impacts the student experience.

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  • -Chaotic and inconsistent schedules disrupt learning.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -The curriculum or teaching methods are often seen as unengaging or ineffective.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, with Location and Internationality receiving the highest marks at 4.73. Student Life also scores well at 4.22. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.42, suggesting room for improvement. Facilities and Professors are rated consistently around 4.04, while Value sits at a respectable 3.87.

Exceptional marks were awarded across all assessed areas, indicating a consistently high-quality experience. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and perceived value all received perfect scores. This suggests no single area stands out as a particular weakness, with the university demonstrating uniform excellence in its offerings.

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Impressively high scores characterize this university's performance. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, boasting a near-perfect rating. Student Life and Facilities also receive excellent marks, closely followed by Value and Accomodation. Professors are well-regarded, though slightly lower than other academic and social aspects. The weakest area, while still strong, is Location.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings and global reach. Professors received a perfect score of 5, and its internationality is highly rated at 4.67. The university also scores well in location (4.5) and accommodation (4.33). Facilities and student life both earned a solid 4. Conversely, the value proposition is the weakest area, with a rating of 3.67.

This institution boasts outstanding ratings in several key areas, particularly its **location** and **internationality**, both receiving a perfect score. **Facilities**, **student life**, and **accommodation** also score exceptionally high at 4.5. While **professors** are rated well at 4, the university's **value** is its weakest point, with a score of 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising professors, career services, and valuable skills gained. The remaining ~7.6% of feedback expresses concerns about disorganization and the quality of education.

With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 5/5, students highlight interesting and varied courses, opportunities for international study, and a convenient location. Additional comments mention a small but functional study room and student association events.

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With ~100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.79/5, students praise academic and personal development, rewarding experiences, and international opportunities. The program is described as rigorous yet opening doors and offering extensive support.

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University reviews are mixed, with ~67% positive and ~33% negative. Positive feedback highlights career foundation, dual degrees, and practical experience. Some negative comments mention scheduling issues.

With an average rating of 3.5/5, ~50% of reviews are positive, noting improved soft skills and practical classes. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
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84%
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33%
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4★
45%
0%
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11%
0%
33%
50%
3★
21%
0%
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5%
0%
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50%
2★
4%
0%
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0%
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0%
1★
4%
0%
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33%
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Most useful review
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Student-Staff relationship

As far as universities go I think EU business school comes first in terms of student-staff relationship. Every member of the staff I have encountered has been more than helpful. What i think should improve as even tho its not connected to my previous point is I think the school should have more leniency towards tuition payment specially to international students because we are here despite the challenges of having to find willing banks to exchange local currencies to Euros.

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Learning Hospitality by Living it

Choosing EHL was a very intentional decision for me. As an extroverted person passionate about hospitality, I wanted a university where service excellence is not only taught but truly practiced. EHL stood out because of its balance between academic rigor and hands-on experience. The AP (preparatory year) program had a big impact on me. Working in operational roles such as fine dining service, front office, pastry taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to perform under pressure. It gave me real confidence in guest interaction and teamwork. Academically, I especially enjoyed classes related to financial accounting and economics as they helped me better understand how people and businesses function together. EHL’s career support also made a real difference. The interview preparation and guidance helped me secure my Front Office internship at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was a major opportunity for me. What makes EHL distinctive is its international environment and high standards. You’re constantly surrounded by ambitious, driven students, which pushes me to grow both personally and professionally. My advice to future students is to fully embrace the operational experience; it builds resilience and professionalism that truly sets you apart.

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Unfortunately I was scammed…

Usually I trust reviews and they have never let me down, until 2023, when I chose to continue the bsc culinary course at this place. I wish someone told me this before my “study” there. First, I couldn’t get my proper classes schedule for 3 weeks. When the schedule finally came, it was chaotic, with daily kitchen duties overlapping with theoretical classes (By the way, I have No complaints about most of the theoretical classes, they were rare for culinary students but to the point and interesting - the only one plus). The kitchen duties were overwhelming, covering 24 days a month, and I almost never had the chance to attend a practical cooking class or even write down a single recipe, as all practical part was under MIT - people who working for HTMI as volunteers to get 1 year Swiss visa. These MIT used to talk with me very badly and always gave the task to clean or bring/peal for them vegetables, they directly told us that culinary students here to work, not enjoy their study. There was no culinary instructor for my course. And almost every event on Friday for students I had to be all day in the kitchen to cook for HTMI and after clean kitchen. I felt like I was working as a servant at the school, preparing meals and performing tasks for the kitchen MIT. The quality of the food was poor, sometimes even totally vegetarian days, and everything was prepared by the students, with the exception of desserts. Desserts were prepared with pastry students, but even pastry chef visits to the main kitchen were rare, and his desserts plating was outdated (like previous century, no one plate this way now in fine dining restaurants. Anyway, at least one teacher whom I sometimes even had to beg to attend his classes instead of “learning” how to clean kitchen and steam rice from MIT) They even taught us to plate dishes in a clock style 🤣) In the event planning class, we were expected to find our sponsors to organize an event as a part of the study, which forced us to seek support from local hotels and supermarkets, couldn’t really do it… They also forgot to give me my iPad in the beginning, when I asked, they say I’m trying to cheat them. I also had to pay my insurance twice. I was hoping on internship, but even that was below then Macdonalds level, i had to prepare sandwiches and salads for hotel staff, HTMI career center that time stoped replying my emails.. The experience was so depressing that I had to take antidepressants to cope with the stress. I strongly recommend that parents of prospective students look elsewhere in Switzerland and avoid these scams. I’m also attaching pictures from our “culinary classes” with MIT and accordingly the same food that was given to the students for 3500 franks per 12 weeks. Thank you for the attention 🙏🏼

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