Aalborg University - AAU vs Aarhus University - AU vs VIA University College - VIA vs University College Capital - UCC vs Danish School of Media and Journalism - DMJX

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business Academy Aarhus (4.50)
Aalborg University - AAU: wins 2/7 categories
Aarhus University - AU: wins 0/7 categories
VIA University College - VIA: wins 1/7 categories
University College Capital - UCC: wins 0/7 categories
Danish School of Media and Journalism - DMJX: wins 0/7 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 4/7 categories
Aarhus Business School - Aarhus BSS: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Business Information Systems
Best programme: Civil Engineering
4.50
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Best programme: Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.31
4.22
4.88
Win
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
4.75
Location
4.28
Win
4.14
3.90
Not rated
Not rated
3.00
3.50
Professors
4.33
4.30
4.44
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
3.75
Internationality
4.18
4.03
4.92
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
2.75
Student life
4.26
Win
3.85
3.84
Not rated
Not rated
3.50
4.00
Value
4.18
4.18
4.24
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.00
Accommodation
4.10
3.94
3.86
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
3.25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers
  • +Inclusive and welcoming environment
  • +Research opportunities and guidance
  • +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment and community
  • +Convenient location and urban setting
  • +Practical, real-world focused education
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Organized learning environment and resources
  • +Engaged and skillful teachers, fostering a close-knit community.
  • +High reputation and demanding admission
  • +Valuable internships and international opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry relevance
  • +Accessible and supportive teachers
  • +International learning environment and cultural exchange
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Practical, applicable course structure
  • +Vibrant student life
Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management systems cause significant frustration.
  • -A lack of necessary resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The academic environment and faculty engagement are disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including inconsistent teaching quality and lack of student attention.
  • -Outdated facilities and course material requiring reorganization.
  • -Lack of feedback on exams and unclear grading policies.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities and resources are frequently described as outdated or insufficient.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are sometimes perceived as uninspiring or irrelevant.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary stress and frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant concerns.
Rating summary
What students say

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates a solid overall performance. Its highest-rated categories include Professors (4.33) and Facilities (4.31), indicating strengths in these core academic and infrastructural aspects. While still favorable, Accommodation (4.10) received the lowest score among the surveyed areas, suggesting it could be an area for further development. The university also received strong marks for Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value, all falling between 4.18 and 4.28.

Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations across multiple aspects. The strongest areas are its **Professors** (4.30) and **Facilities** (4.22), indicating excellent academic and resource provisions. **Location** (4.14) and **Value** (4.18) are also highly rated. **Student Life** (3.85) emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still a respectable score, with **Accomodation** (3.94) and **Internationality** (4.03) performing moderately well.

Exhibiting exceptional strengths in Internationality (4.92) and Facilities (4.88), this institution receives very high marks in these areas. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.44. Conversely, Student Life (3.84) and Location (3.9) represent the weaker aspects of the university experience, though accommodations (3.86) are only slightly above this. Value is rated a solid 4.24.

This institution presents a uniformly undeveloped profile across all assessed aspects. Notably, all categories, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, received the lowest possible rating, indicating significant areas for development and no discernible strengths.

An examination of the university's performance reveals consistent mediocrity. Across all surveyed categories, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, the institution received a rating of zero. This indicates no identifiable strengths or weaknesses, with every aspect performing at the lowest possible level. The complete absence of positive or negative distinctions suggests a uniform and unexceptional standing.

Across surveyed categories, this institution excels in **Internationality (5)**, **Facilities (4.5)**, **Accomodation (4.5)**, and **Value (4.5)**. Professors also receive high marks at **4.5**. The university's weakest areas are **Location**, rated at **3**, and **Student Life**, scoring **3.5**.

This institution receives exceptional ratings for its **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.75. **Student Life** and **Value** are also strong points, both earning a respectable 4. While **Accomodation** and **Location** are decent, the university's **Internationality** stands out as a weaker area, receiving the lowest score of 2.75. **Professors** are rated moderately well.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a ~100% positive sentiment from 42 reviews, students highlight dedicated teachers, engaging courses, and excellent research opportunities. The university is praised for its inclusive and welcoming environment for international students.

~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexible classes, urban settings, and approachable, knowledgeable lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback exists, with approximately 1% expressing regret about their experience.

With a 4.08 average rating from 119 reviews, ~74% are positive, praising organized schedules, helpful teachers, and practical learning. Negative feedback is minimal (~4.2%) and briefly mentions program variability and limited student attention.

With a 4/5 average rating and no negative feedback, the single review highlights a very positive experience. This student found teachers engaged and skillful, and appreciated the close-knit environment fostering interaction with other students and faculty.

With a single review, the Danish School of Media and Journalism has a 4/5 rating, indicating approximately 100% positive sentiment. The positive feedback highlights a strong reputation and a well-structured bachelor's program with internships.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive, representing 100%. Reviews highlight practical, industry-relevant education and helpful, available teachers.

With an average rating of 4/5, positive feedback (~100%) highlights professors' willingness to help and well-structured courses. Student life is also noted as amazing. No negative reviews were recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
31%
29%
33%
0%
0%
50%
50%
4★
67%
64%
48%
100%
100%
50%
0%
3★
2%
5%
15%
0%
0%
0%
50%
2★
0%
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Master degree 2008-2010

I studied my master degree at Aalborg University from 2008-2010. It was the first time my master degree was offered and as always; a new education can struggle to find its feet. So it was very broad topics with the notice; that you could become anything you liked. I had to find my own path in this, but I like the fact that you are able to impact and create your own expertise within a broad field through the semester Projects and problem-based learning. It wasn't as hard as I had imagined (coming from a different type of education). I liked the freedom and requirement of independence that the program offered. I had a good experience; I know that program I studied have developed a lot since then and I think it has been for the better; some of the structure and topics we lacked are now a part of the program.

High level of students, but too academic-focused (theoretical)

The MSc in Finance programme is one of the toughest of the Business School, therefore, it is a high level programme due to the level of the admitted students and the work required. However, I think the course is way too academic-focused (theoretical rather than practical). I like the competitiveness of the programme and of the students. I would definitely recommend it to a European friend (it is free tuition for EU citizens) but perhaps not for a non-European friend. The campus is small and rather old, but good enough to do all student-related tasks. The night life in Aarhus can be quite nice, it is a very young city where 15% of the city are students or young adults. I think the Career Services could play a bigger role and have more on campus recruiting as Aarhus is a leading university in Denmark.

Marketing Management Student

I believe VIA UC gives really good opportunities to develop within a specific field. I can talk from my experience being a Marketing Management student. The study model is comprehensive with internship possibilities to gain practical knowledge about the subject. I enjoy learning environment as well as lecturers, who can be successful entrepreneurs/experts in their field. The focus is based on group work as well as problem-solving cases. Campus Horsens offers a wide range of places to study, library, gym, and several organisations as AIESEC or student council DSR, that offer extracurricular opportunities. The attached Vitus Bering Innovation Park gives an insight into a business environment which encourages students to participate in innovative challenges or offers support with developing own businesses.

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Good reputation

The Danish School of Media and Journalism has a very good reputation. It has a reputation (in Denmark at least) that it is hard to be accepted to the school. There are different educations offered at DMJX and I took a bachelor in communication. It's a broad education which includes 2 times 6 months internships and an international semester. It's 7 semesters long - 3,5 years. I must admit despite the school's good reputation a lot of things didn't go according to plan and at the point, the classes were too easy. The school had bad communication itself; even kept in mind, that the communications education is new there - I hope they have improved this. Other than that it IS a good school, which will soon move to new buildings from the iconic one it "lives" in now.

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Aarhus Bss review

First of all, the university is nowhere near as international as it portrays itself to be; there are less international students than you would expect. In terms of the teachers, I can honestly say I had one good teacher per semester. The others ranged from bad to completely unprofessional. Also with the planning of exams and classes, it sometimes made me wonder how the people behind this can be a part of the management department. However, on the bright side, I did like the idea of working in study groups and having to do all sorts of projects - that helps with the practical aspects of teaching. Another thing that I'd praise is the cafeteria, as they offer fresh and diverse food.

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