Utrecht University - UU vs The Hague University of Applied Sciences - THUAS vs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam vs Windesheim University of Applied Sciences vs ArtEZ University of the Arts
Side-by-side comparison from 187 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted
- +High quality education and independent thinking encouragement
- +Broad course selection and academic freedom
- +Insightful and practical courses useful for future careers
- +High-quality programs and engaging content
- +Excellent facilities and vibrant campus environment
- +Strong lecturers, supportive staff, and ample career opportunities
- +Engaging and supportive professors
- +Diverse and international student environment
- +Balanced theory and practical application in programmes
- +Practical, hands-on learning with real-world application
- +Focus on sustainability and global change-making
- +Unique, impactful, and interdisciplinary program design
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- +Practical, career-oriented learning
- +Supportive and friendly teachers
- +Welcoming, international environment
- -Administrative and communication issues are a major concern.
- -Lack of teacher and supervisor support negatively impacts the learning experience.
- -The environment is perceived as stressful and lacking in positive support.
- -Lack of practical and relevant learning.
- -Poor course content and quality of education.
- -Disappointing and unmotivating academic experience.
- -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources hinder learning.
- -Unclear communication and lack of support create a negative experience.
- -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
- -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
- -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
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- -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
- -Outdated facilities and a lack of essential resources are common complaints.
- -Poor communication and a lack of transparency from the administration frustrate students.
Student feedback reveals a generally strong university experience. Location and Student Life stand out as the highest-rated aspects, both exceeding 4.25. Internationality and Value also received excellent scores, around 4.2. Facilities and Professors are rated well, though slightly lower than the top areas. Accomodation is the weakest point, scoring significantly lower than other categories.
This university receives excellent marks in several key areas, most notably Internationality (4.59) and Location (4.49). Facilities also score highly at 4.43. Student Life and Professors are rated well, both at 4.11, with Value also matching this score. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.46.
This university demonstrates strong performance, particularly in its **Internationality**, earning a rating of 4.46. Professors are also highly regarded at 4.31, alongside a positive showing for Location and Value. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.15.
Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates considerable strengths. Professors and value stand out with top scores of 4.6 and 4.65 respectively. Facilities and location also receive highly positive feedback. Student life, while still good at 4.2, represents the lowest-rated category among the surveyed aspects, with accommodation also scoring moderately. Internationality is also a strong point.
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Remarkably strong marks were awarded in several key areas. Internationality stands out as the highest-rated aspect, closely followed by Facilities and Value. Location also received a very positive score. On the other hand, Accomodation received the lowest rating among the surveyed categories, indicating an area for potential improvement. Professors and Student Life scored moderately well.
Approximately 98.3% of feedback is positive, highlighting high-quality education, independent thinking, and freedom in course selection. A small portion of feedback mentions disorganization and lack of guidance.
~73% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent programs, facilities, and career opportunities. The environment and student life are also praised. A small ~3% of feedback expresses disappointment with a lack of practical learning in specific courses.
With a high average rating of 4.3/5 from 56 reviews, ~89% of students praise the university's multicultural environment, excellent library resources, and dedicated professors. There are no 1-2 star reviews.
With an average rating of 4.52/5, approximately 95% of reviews are positive, highlighting the program's unique approach and preparation for real-world impact. No negative feedback was recorded.
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Most feedback is positive, highlighting supportive teachers and practical, career-oriented programs. A minor point mentioned is occasional disorganization and poor communication regarding the online platform.
Utrecht University strikes the ideal balance between top-tier academics and an amazing student experience. As a science major, I love how challenging and research-focused the program is—it really pushes me to think deeper. The Utrecht Science Park campus is super modern, sustainable, and just a great place to study. What really makes UU special is its international vibe. Working with classmates from all over the world brought fresh perspectives to every project. The libraries are fantastic (I lived in both the silent study zones and the lively café areas!), and a cool bonus is the free Dutch classes for international students—they seriously helped me feel at home. Utrecht itself is the perfect student city: historic canals, fun events, and just the right mix of energy and coziness. Sure, there’s some paperwork headaches sometimes, but overall, UU gave me everything I needed to grow—both academically and as a global citizen.
I will only talk about my major here, but in general, ICM is good with a broad career prospect. The teachers are always there to help us. They also handled the pandemic situation quite good. I chose THUAS and ICM because I could experience both a semester exchange and internship, unlike the other unis. For some reason student life after the pandemic is a lot better, with various fun activities and external events, maybe because we just stayed at home for a year or more:) The cons: understaffed, so we could see if the teachers are tired and sometimes affect us (and the time we get our grade). Overall, ICM at THUAS is 7/10
As a computer science student at the Vrije Universitet in Amsterdam, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the level of expertise of the professors at this esteemed institution. The faculty members are passionate about their subjects and are always willing to provide guidance and support to students. The curriculum is rigorous, and the coursework is designed to challenge students and prepare them for the ever-evolving world of technology. The courses cover a broad range of topics, from programming languages and algorithms to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The faculty also encourages students to take part in research projects and internships, providing valuable opportunities to apply what we have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. The campus facilities are excellent, with state-of-the-art labs and equipment available for students to use. The university's location in Amsterdam also offers plenty of opportunities for students to engage in cultural and recreational activities outside of their studies. One of the things that stand out to me is the diverse student body. Being exposed to different perspectives and backgrounds has enriched my learning experience and expanded my understanding of computer science as a field. Overall, I would highly recommend the Vrije Universitet to any computer science student looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, excellent faculty, and a diverse and inclusive community.
Finding Global Project and Change Management was a gift for me. After searching for study programmes related to sustainability, I was so happy to encounter this. I gained a first insight into GPCM by joining as a student for a day. After this, I was convinced that this study is truly unique. I never experienced such a thoughtful, and motivated community that is so commited to make a change in the world. The programme prepares us to be impactful changemakers that have a broad perspective of the whole system and themselves. It is so nice to also get space to develop not only professionally but also personally. Overall, it is truly inspiring to see oneself and others become more independent, skilled and commited throughout the years. I did never ever regret this choice and am forever thankful that this programme exists. Get in contact with the study and find out if you also want to become part of this amazing community!
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Saxion - CMGT - Creative Media and Game Technologies - 2.5/5 TLDR: I only recommend the CMGT course to someone who is already disciplined to REALLY study the gaming topic they are interested in outside the dedicated time for the university. If you are looking for a course that makes you "game industry ready" look elsewhere. I finished the CMGT (Creative Media and Game Technologies) course as an artist in 2022. I went to Saxion (Enschede) with the dream of becoming a concept artist for video games (as advertised on the official website), after 4 years and €10000 dept I can say that I would have gotten the same knowledge out of top €1000 in relevant courses. A lot of the topics we went through are just "oh that's interesting to know, so when can I learn to draw concept art?". There was a lack of focus for artist in general (2D and 3D), you never get deep into any topic and most things except the bare basics are for you to learn in your own time. In addition, the amount of actual gaming projects is laughable for a course that advertises itself as gaming focused. But there were good things, even great things. The fellow students were very great partners and the teachers are knowledgeable and easy going. There is a very low focus on "memorize this and write it down" type test. 95% of the (art) grades are project based, meaning you create something (concepts, prototypes etc.) with other CMGT students (Other branches of CMGT are programmer and designer). Enschede itself is a great city to life in, with more than enough places to visit to fill the years with activities. In the last 2 years the students focus on larger projects, and for me, it was the case that the actual document that will be uploaded is much, much more important than the actual product we create. This was very frustrating because as an artist, I want to make things, not write documents all day. I would only recommend the CMGT to someone that is: 1) In need of a guided education about the basics of game making (equivalent of easy to get courses online) but more expensive of course 2) Interested in living in the Netherlands and experiencing the culture 3) Looking for an "easy" bachelor that can be obtained if you put in a bit of effort 4) A hardworking individual that does the bachelor on the side while advancing in their own domain of interest. Afterword: At the end of my study, I was so removed from what I actually wanted to learn that I could not advance professionally in the field I wanted to work in (concept art). Instead, I learned some things about UI design, which to be honest is a topic I really don't care about. **Important Note: The last 2 years of my studies were impacted by the covid pandemic.
