University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria - FH OOE vs Central European University - CEU vs Mining University of Leoben - MU vs Graz University of Technology - TU Graz vs MODUL University Vienna

Side-by-side comparison from 46 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Mining University of Leoben - MU (5.00)
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria - FH OOE: wins 3/5 categories
Central European University - CEU: wins 0/5 categories
Mining University of Leoben - MU: wins 0/5 categories
Graz University of Technology - TU Graz: wins 2/5 categories
MODUL University Vienna: wins 0/5 categories
Salzburg College: wins 0/5 categories
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Master in Electrical Engineering
Best programme: Philosophy
Best programme: Architecture and Urbanism
Best programme: Bachelor in International Management
Salzburg, Austria
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.65
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3.56
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4.60
4.14
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Location
4.30
3.44
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4.75
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4.14
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Professors
4.65
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4.22
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3.60
4.43
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Internationality
4.70
4.78
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5.00
5.00
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Student life
4.50
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4.00
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4.00
4.43
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Value
4.80
3.78
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4.80
4.00
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Accommodation
4.05
3.75
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4.40
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3.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and industry relevance
  • +Engaging classes with diverse student backgrounds
  • +Experienced professors with real-world expertise
  • +Diverse student body and international perspective
  • +High academic rigor and intellectual stimulation
  • +Expert faculty and dedicated mentorship
  • +Dedicated staff and professors who actively support student learning.
  • +Welcoming and helpful community among students and staff.
  • +Impressive, modern university facilities and a professional working environment.
  • +High-quality technical education and competent, approachable professors.
  • +Modern facilities and strong industry connections for practical learning and career prospects.
  • +Student-friendly city with a welcoming and supportive international community.
  • +Small class sizes and approachable professors
  • +Practical and real-world learning focus
  • +International environment and diverse perspectives

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Cons
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and unclear management communication are frustrating.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content feels irrelevant or not up-to-date with industry needs.
  • -Rigid academic structure and lack of intellectual engagement.
  • -Insufficient financial aid and rising tuition fees.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources create significant obstacles.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from instructors and the institution is a major concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Slow and poor communication from staff is a problem.
  • -The academic system is overly complicated and inefficient.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent problem.
  • -Facilities are often outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are frequently criticized for being ineffective or irrelevant.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives particularly strong marks for **Value**, with an exceptional rating. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Internationality** also score highly, indicating excellence in these key areas. The lowest-rated aspect is **Accomodation**, though it remains a respectable score. **Location** and **Student Life** fall within the upper range of ratings.

Internationality stands out as the strongest area, achieving an impressive rating. Conversely, facilities present the weakest aspect, with a score of 3.56. Other areas like professors and student life received strong marks, while location, accommodation, and value also scored positively, indicating a generally well-regarded institution with distinct strengths and some room for improvement in its physical infrastructure.

An analysis of the provided ratings reveals a consistent performance across all surveyed areas. The university received a rating of 0 in Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value. Consequently, there are no standout strengths or weaknesses, as all aspects are rated identically.

An analysis of university ratings reveals exceptional strengths in **Internationality** (5.0) and **Location** (4.75), alongside excellent scores for **Facilities** (4.6) and **Accomodation** (4.4). Student life is rated positively at 4.0, and value is highly regarded at 4.8. The weakest area, comparatively, is **Professors**, which received a rating of 3.6.

This university garners excellent marks in several key areas, with Professors and Student Life both scoring a high 4.43. Internationality is a standout at a perfect 5. Facilities and Location also received solid ratings of 4.14. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, which received a 3.5 rating, while Value sits at a respectable 4.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With 100% positive feedback, students praise the university's practical, hands-on approach and alignment with industry needs. This focus on real-world application and experienced professors leads to job readiness and engaging learning.

~70% of reviews are positive, highlighting diversity, teaching methods, and faculty expertise. ~20% of feedback is negative, citing rigid academic structure and a lack of critical engagement.

All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Recurring themes include dedicated staff and impressive facilities, with students highlighting helpful professors and a professional working environment.

University feedback is largely positive (~83%), praising dynamic programs, international focus, and supportive faculty. Some negative feedback (~17%) mentions slow administrative interactions.

All seven reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.43/5. Recurring themes include practical teaching, international atmosphere, and small class sizes that foster engagement.

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Rating distribution
5★
85%
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43%
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4★
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17%
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3★
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10%
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2★
0%
10%
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17%
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1★
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Most useful review
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International Focus and Practical Training

There are several points that contribute to my great time at this study programme. First, the class consists of students from various backgrounds which makes classes very engaging and interesting. You learn so much from each other and most of us became very good friends outside of the university. Second, the professors bring years (and many of them decades) of real-life experience to the courses they teach. The shared content is a perfect mix of theory and their actual experience of how this content is applied in the industry. Lastly, I want to point out that I could apply most of the content I learned to my work life. I did not start my job with the feeling of being a freshly graduated student who now needs to learn how things are done in real life, but through the very practical training as well as the experience from the professors, I felt very well prepared for my professional career.

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Poor interaction and bad online portal

TU Graz has very modern facilities that offer many tech advancements and amenities, while being situated in the center of the beautiful city of Graz. That is where all the positives end. The university is perfect for someone who likes to do things in the most complicated way possible, while receiving nothing in exchange. The interaction between students and professors/assistants/workers in different departments is nonexistent, very slow and cumbersome. Simple questions are never answered directly, but rather in the way of transferring you between different people who “can” answer it, while in reality everybody can resolve it but nobody cares to do it. The teachers just come to give their lecture and then mysteriously disappear until the next lecture. This lack of communication is further enhanced by the fact that the online portal is ancient, unnecessary complicated and unintuitive to use. While there was an update of the site for the last semester, it still remains completely unusable. The students find new menus, options and hidden buttons every day and this causes a multitude of complications. Also, the lectures and the exercises have nothing in common. The lecture teaches about one thing, while the exercise about another. And they are not further enhancements of each other, just different chapters of the script for the year. For example in one of them, we are being taught the beginning of the script, while the other focuses on the middle part of it, which is ridiculous because most of the chapters in the scripts are connected to each other. On another note, the majority of the students are extremely narrow-minded and don’t even try to make any type of social interaction. Everybody lives, stays and studies in absolute loneliness, which benefits the utterly depressing atmosphere on campus. Lastly, but definitely not on the last place, the final exams are scheduled absurdly. Last semester I had 4 exams in a week and 2 of them were in the same day. And the next exam was in the middle of our break two weeks after the other exams. It is impossible to finish all the subjects for a semester in one semester because they always overlap, keeping in mind the extracurricular activities are mandatory and are never scheduled so that one can visit all of their classes. These and more personal reasons are why the beginning of next year I will no longer be studying there.

interactive learning

I completed my MBA at Modul University Vienna and had a very positive experience throughout the program. One of the aspects I appreciated most was the small class sizes, which made the courses highly engaging and interactive. The learning environment encouraged participation, meaningful discussions, and close interaction with both classmates and lecturers. The university's international atmosphere was another highlight. I had the opportunity to meet students from many different countries and learn about a wide range of cultures and perspectives. This diversity enriched both the academic and social experience. I also valued the international faculty. The lecturers brought knowledge and professional experience from different parts of the world, which broadened my perspective and provided insights into global business practices and challenges. Overall, Modul University Vienna offered a supportive, multicultural, and engaging learning environment that helped me grow both professionally and personally.

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