Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich - LMU vs Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Schiller International University vs Lancaster University Leipzig

Side-by-side comparison from 204 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Lancaster University Leipzig (5.00)
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich - LMU: wins 0/2 categories
Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Schiller International University: wins 0/2 categories
Lancaster University Leipzig: wins 1/2 categories
Forward College: wins 1/2 categories
CODE University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: MBA
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
3.80
3.69
3.92
5.00
4.47
5.00
Location
4.18
3.80
3.87
4.92
5.00
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.17
4.00
4.43
4.62
5.00
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.22
3.60
4.44
4.92
5.00
4.75
5.00
Student life
4.20
3.80
3.62
4.15
5.00
Win
4.73
3.00
Value
4.24
3.60
4.32
4.23
5.00
4.63
5.00
Accommodation
4.04
3.20
3.11
3.62
4.00
4.33
Win
1.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic programs with high-quality teaching and practical experience
  • +Valuable international environment and diverse study options
  • +Excellent value with zero tuition fees and research opportunities
  • +Practical and well-structured programs
  • +Welcoming and diverse student environment
  • +Excellent facilities and affordability
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Welcoming and diverse environment with awesome staff
  • +Opportunities for language learning and cultural immersion
  • +Positive overall experience and feeling of making the right choice
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of course relevance are frequently criticized.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient faculty support are major concerns.
  • -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.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as unengaging or irrelevant.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners strong feedback across most aspects. Its highest-rated category is Facilities, closely followed by Value and Internationality. Student Life also receives positive scores. The area with the lowest rating, though still respectable, is Accomodation. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded and appealing environment for its students.

This institution garners solid reviews across several key areas. Professors receive a strong rating of 4, highlighting academic quality. Facilities, location, and student life also score well at 3.8. However, accommodation stands out as a weaker point, with a rating of 3.2. Internationality and value for money are rated moderately at 3.6.

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.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

Consistently outstanding feedback marks this institution, with perfect scores awarded for its facilities, professors, location, student life, and international appeal. Accommodations represent the sole area of slight variance, receiving a strong but not perfect rating. Overall, the university demonstrates exceptional value, reflecting a highly positive student experience.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all of the 48 reviews are positive, reflecting a high average rating of 4.06/5. Students praise academic quality, practical project experience, international environment, and program flexibility. No negative reviews were submitted.

With 3 out of 5 reviews being positive (60%), students praise the well-structured programs, excellent facilities, and welcoming student environment. There are no negative reviews.

~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.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

With one review yielding an average rating of 5/5, ~100% of feedback is positive. The single review highlighted a welcoming, diverse environment with opportunities for language and cultural learning, praising staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

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Rating distribution
5★
8%
20%
63%
69%
100%
94%
0%
4★
90%
40%
27%
23%
0%
6%
0%
3★
2%
40%
6%
0%
0%
0%
100%
2★
0%
0%
2%
8%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Up to date equipment

There are superior facilities at the FH Aachen. The tutorial halls and classes are sophisticated, equipped with the the current and innovative equipment, and the library is large and well-stocked. To guarantee that students have a positive college experience, the educational facility also offers a range of extracurricular activities and events.

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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 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 environment

Lancaster University Leipzig is one of a few English speaking schools in Leipzig. The environment of the school is very welcoming and it's very diverse. Everyone, including the staff, are absolutely awesome. There are so many opportunities here, you can learn german if you can't really speak and learn different cultures because of the diversity of the school. I made a right choice coming here.

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.

Fastest Growing Startup University In Germany

I have mixed feelings about my experience at Code University. On one hand, it's a privilege to study at one of Berlin’s most prestigious institutions tuition-free. The professors are knowledgeable, and the curriculum is practical and forward-thinking — it has definitely contributed to my growth as a student and aspiring entrepreneur. However, my journey here hasn’t been smooth. During my Orientation Semester, I struggled with shyness and social anxiety. I found it difficult to engage in class and to make friends. Unfortunately, instead of receiving support, I was mocked — not just by students (which I could handle), but also by some lecturers. That was deeply discouraging. With time, I worked on myself and broke out of my shell. I’m now more confident and driven, and I’m currently building what I believe will be one of the most impactful student-led projects to come out of CODE. Ironically, that seems to have caused some friction. I feel like certain individuals who underestimated me in the past are now uncomfortable with my progress and success. Rather than support me, it feels like they're trying to hold me back. To add to that, despite referring three international students to CODE — something I do as a side hustle — I haven’t received any acknowledgment or recognition. While many of my peers are featured on the university’s website, I’ve noticed that I’m not represented at all. So, would I recommend Code University? It depends. If you're resilient and can handle both the highs and lows without losing focus, then yes — the academic value is real. But emotionally and socially, it can be a tough environment, especially if you don’t fit into the dominant culture right away. That said, my story at CODE is still being written. Let’s see how it all turns out.

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