Hertie School of Governance vs Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Europa Universität Flensburg vs Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 177 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.60)
Hertie School of Governance: wins 0/7 categories
Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Europa Universität Flensburg: wins 1/7 categories
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: Energy Systems and Markets
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.40
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Paris, France
4.60
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Best programme: Business and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
Not rated
4.00
4.23
3.50
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3.93
4.45
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Location
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3.67
4.40
3.50
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4.87
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4.83
Professors
Not rated
4.17
4.43
4.00
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4.53
4.88
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Internationality
Not rated
3.83
4.44
4.50
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4.87
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4.50
Student life
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4.00
4.11
4.00
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4.14
4.61
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Value
Not rated
3.83
4.32
3.50
Not rated
4.13
4.56
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Accommodation
Not rated
3.17
3.68
4.50
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Not rated
3.62
4.27
Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Student-friendly environment and personal growth focus
  • +Balanced theory and practical learning with excellent facilities
  • +Welcoming global community and affordability
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Applied learning and expert staff
  • +Small, engaging campus environment
  • +Affordable city and enjoyable student life

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  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Helpful staff and organized curriculum
  • +Welcoming international community & diverse backgrounds
  • +Interactive flipped classroom & engaging discussions
  • +Approachable professors & personal development focus
Cons

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and student support is a significant concern.
  • -Slow and unresponsive administrative processes, including grade processing and student support.
  • -Poor staff attitude and lack of accountability for errors in student records and applications.
  • -Inadequate support and guidance for online students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources negatively impact learning.
  • -Lack of communication and support from instructors is a recurring problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and career support limits student experience.
  • -Teaching quality varies and some courses lack depth.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
Rating summary
What students say

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The university garners strong scores in several key areas, notably Facilities and Student Life, both receiving a 4. Professors are also highly rated at 4.17. Conversely, Accomodation presents the weakest area with a rating of 3.17. Internationality and Value are similarly moderate, each at 3.83, while Location scores a 3.67.

This institution garners notable praise in several key areas, with **Internationality** and **Professors** receiving particularly high scores. The **Value** proposition is also well-regarded. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated aspect. Other aspects like Facilities, Location, and Student Life fall within a more moderate range of positive feedback.

Overall, this university garners strong scores in several key areas, most notably in **Accomodation** and **Internationality**, both receiving an excellent 4.5 rating. **Professors** and **Student Life** also perform well, achieving a solid 4. The university's **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Value** are areas where there's slightly more room for improvement, each scoring a 3.5.

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This university is highly rated, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.87. **Professors** also receive strong marks at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.62. **Facilities** are also on the lower end at 3.93, though **Student Life** and **Value** are rated positively around 4.1.

Overall, the university receives strong marks across various aspects. Professors and location are particularly lauded, achieving the highest scores. Student life and internationality also perform well. While accommodation is rated slightly lower, the university demonstrates a solid standing in facilities and value, with no significantly weak areas identified.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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With an average rating of 4/5 from 6 reviews, ~100% are positive. Students highlight student-friendliness, strong academic programs with practical learning, and a good campus environment. There is no negative feedback.

~95% of reviews are positive, praising flexibility, modern platforms, and accessible materials. A small percentage (~5%) mention issues with grading delays and slow administrative support.

Both reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise the MEng program for its applied learning and focus on renewable energy. Positive feedback also highlights a beautiful, affordable city, engaging lecturers, modern facilities, and enjoyable student life.

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The university is highly praised for its diverse student body, rich learning experiences, and opportunities for personal and career growth. However, about 13% of reviews mention inconsistent teaching quality and administrative issues.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100%), highlighting the welcoming international community and engaging, interactive teaching methods. Professors are approachable, and opportunities like double degrees are appreciated. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
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33%
63%
50%
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67%
65%
4★
0%
33%
27%
50%
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35%
3★
0%
33%
6%
0%
0%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
2%
0%
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13%
0%
1★
0%
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3%
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The best university in the world

My experience with IU is very wonderful and exceptional. The learning process is smooth and easy especially for online students and the exams are well tailored to test your knowledge on what you have been learning. It is quite great indeed.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Good -The City is small, but beautiful. Since it is small, affordable accomodation is easier to find compared to big cities -The campus is also small, but this gives you an advantage of being able to actively engage with lecturers during classes, which is a rare chance in big schools -Campus facilities are modern -The Academic Staff of my program (MA European Studies) are experts in their fields -There are exchange possibilities -Student life is enjoyable. There are events and parties The Bad -One may get bored in a small institution in a small city -It is usually rainy -The Curriculum concent of my program (European Studies) is poorly designed because the subjects they deal do not have a return in market The Ugly -If you are an high achieving competitive student, this uni is not for u. You will stagnate. -There is not much to do in Flensburg Verdict: EUF is a suitable school for an exchange program, but not worth for a full-time study program. All the students I met either love this uni or hate it. I did not encounter with someone in the middle ground.

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The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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