University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin vs HTK – Academy of Design vs Steinbeis University - Schools of Next Practices vs Hochschule Fresenius vs bbw University of Applied Sciences

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin: wins 0/6 categories
HTK – Academy of Design: wins 2/6 categories
Steinbeis University - Schools of Next Practices: wins 0/6 categories
Hochschule Fresenius: wins 0/6 categories
bbw University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
Forward College: wins 4/6 categories
Berlin International College: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: BA (Hons) Fashion Design
Best programme: Business
Idstein, Germany
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Economics
Best programme: International Technology Transfer Management
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
Not rated
4.25
3.67
3.33
4.47
Win
Not rated
Location
4.00
4.00
3.75
5.00
4.67
5.00
Not rated
Professors
4.00
4.00
4.25
4.00
4.33
5.00
Win
Not rated
Internationality
4.19
5.00
Win
4.50
3.67
4.00
4.75
Not rated
Student life
4.04
4.00
3.75
3.33
3.67
4.73
Win
Not rated
Value
3.98
5.00
Win
3.75
4.00
4.67
4.63
Not rated
Accommodation
3.88
Not rated
2.75
3.00
1.67
4.33
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment and academic resources
  • +Vibrant campus life and social engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and development
  • +Engaging content and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Focused, relevant course material
  • +Informative and impactful learning experiences
  • +Excellent program structure and well-prepared faculty
  • +Practical, industry-focused learning with interactive opportunities
  • +Flexible study options and a supportive, inclusive environment
  • +Relevant and varied course content
  • +Helpful and educated faculty
  • +Supportive university staff
  • +Supportive professors
  • +Diverse and relevant course content
  • +Well-structured program duration
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience

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Cons
  • -Poor quality instruction and unhelpful teachers
  • -Lack of administrative and management support
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Inconsistent or poor teaching quality is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and lack of support.
  • -Limited professional development opportunities and weak industry connections.
  • -Perceived low quality of the learning experience relative to cost.
  • -Lack of organization and clear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Uninspiring teaching methods and irrelevant curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.
  • -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

Overall, the university garners positive feedback with its strongest area being **Internationality**, scoring 4.19. Student life also performs well at 4.04. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, ratings include **Facilities** at 3.91 and **Accomodation** at 3.88. Professors, location, and value all received a solid 4 or close to it, indicating a well-rounded student experience.

This institution shines brightly in its international focus and perceived value, both receiving perfect scores. Student life, location, and professor quality are also strong points, with ratings of 4. However, significant weaknesses are apparent in facilities and accommodation, both scoring a zero.

This university receives its highest marks in Internationality, scoring a strong 4.5. Facilities and Professors are also highly rated at 4.25. Location and Student Life are solid performers, both receiving 3.75. However, Accomodation stands out as a weaker area with a score of 2.75. Overall, the university presents a mixed but generally positive picture, with particular strengths in its global reach and academic resources.

With a perfect score of 5, location stands out as the university's strongest asset. Student life, however, received the lowest rating at 3.33. Facilities and internationality scored a respectable 3.67, while professors and value were rated highly at 4. Accommodations were rated at 3.

Regarding its student experience, the institution receives particularly strong marks for its Location and Value, both rated at 4.67. Internationality is also well-regarded at 4.0. Areas needing improvement include Accomodation, which stands out as the lowest-rated category at 1.67, and Facilities, scoring 3.33. Professors and Student Life are rated moderately well.

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

Approximately 98% of reviews are positive, highlighting enjoyable campus life, supportive environments, modern facilities, and ample opportunities for social engagement and personal development. A small amount of negative feedback points to inconsistent teaching quality and interpersonal issues.

The sole review is positive, rating 4/5 stars. Students appreciate the interesting subjects and good teachers who share new information. Some find the lectures long and mention mandatory attendance and initial expenses for supplies.

Around 75% of reviews are positive, praising structured modules, quality teaching, and a good learning environment. The remaining 25% express concerns about cost, instructor quality, and limited professional opportunities.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise course content, helpful lecturers, and good accommodation. A few minor criticisms mention strict grading in one course and occasional unhelpful teachers.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight supportive professors, diverse and relevant course content, and manageable program duration. Accommodation in Berlin is a noted challenge.

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★
4%
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25%
33%
67%
94%
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4★
85%
100%
50%
67%
33%
6%
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3★
9%
0%
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2★
0%
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1★
2%
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25%
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Most useful review
Most liked
A university that takes away its student's spirit

Project management teacher fails people and tells them straight into their face it’s because she doesn’t like them. The Law teacher had us do presentations and didn’t even do one single class in a year. Ethics teacher claims that women deserve to get sexually assaulted if their dress is an inch too short. The Economics teacher does not speak English even though the major is taught in it. Half the students are internationals without German coming to Berlin to study, yet most “International” subjects are talking only about Germany and giving presentations in German. There is nothing applied about this university, it is all old theory. Marketing classes did not even include advertising, social media, digital media or anything more relevant in the past decade. Same for other subjects. The administration is disorganised. The international student office is always on holidays and never replies. The administration does not answer at all until you send your e-mails to their bosses. Due to the error OF THE ADMINISTRATION, they did not want to count my two semesters abroad until I fought them for seven months and emailed everyone at school when suddenly it was a matter of one document. One thesis supervisor steals his students' work for his own publications and has plenty of lawsuits. The other master’s supervisor did not answer any of the e-mails during the writing, except for one which said ‘I don’t know, google it”. There is so much more I could say. This school is a disaster and if you are reading this review DO NOT GO HERE, they really don’t care about their students. Neither does the school administration, nor the teachers. If at least one person decides not to go there due to this review I already did a good deed. Try HWR, Free University, Humboldt, or anything else. It was a horrible experience that made me not want to continue educating myself for at least a few years until I can forget all those horrible moments and people (except some single people and students)

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Not worth the educational investment

As a professional learner and international student, I find it expensive with low quality of overall learning journey. The courses / subjects offer good insights but not all instructors / lecturers meet students learning needs. As compared to other universities, they don’t have alumni network, company partnerships or purposive professional activities for their students. It’s also difficult to navigate their study program because nobody responds timely (or worst you’ll be completely disregarded unless it’s about invoice or tuition payments) to inquiries or concerns in emails and all contact numbers in the emails are unreachable. It’s also common that wrong class schedules or no class schedules are communicated - making you miss classes unintentionally. With all the issues and concerns I’ve had from my admission to my thesis, I need to keep on chasing someone to be answered vaguely or be passed on somebody else. They have a systematic issue in managing student affairs and communications.

Well structured course

Basically, it’s a private university with a good reputation and also the lecturers are well educated and helpful. The course contains 60% of management-related modules and the remaining technical modules. For anyone who is searching for a techno-management course, I would suggest Hochschule Fresenius.

Excellent university

I am pursuing my Master's study in International Technology Transfer Management at bbw Berlin. I started my study here In March 2022. Actually, the course is a combination Techno-Management and the course duration is 4 semesters. The first two-semester for subjects and 3rd is for Internships and the Last semester is for Master's Thesis. you can learn many Modules which are as below. Technical Area : Smart Factory and Digitalized Production Logistics and Mobility Technologies Technologies and Trends in Bioengineering Management Area : Principles of Management Product and Innovation Management International Management Project Management Here all professors are very helpful and supportive and they will guide you at every stage. University’s location is in the centre of Berlin so students get easy transportation. So from my personal experience, I would like to suggest this university who are searching Techno-Management course in Europe.

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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