Hamburg University of Applied Sciences vs Kühne Logistics University - KLU vs Europa Kolleg Hamburg vs HafenCity University Hamburg - HCU vs University of Applied Sciences Europe

Side-by-side comparison from 36 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (5.00)
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
Kühne Logistics University - KLU: wins 3/6 categories
Europa Kolleg Hamburg: wins 0/6 categories
HafenCity University Hamburg - HCU: wins 0/6 categories
University of Applied Sciences Europe: wins 0/6 categories
Neue Fische: wins 0/6 categories
NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology: wins 3/6 categories
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Best programme: Information Engineering
Best programme: Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Best programme: MBA In Technology Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
4.60
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3.67
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4.75
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Location
3.50
4.89
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4.67
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4.50
Professors
5.00
4.65
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4.00
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5.00
Internationality
4.50
4.80
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4.33
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4.25
Student life
4.50
4.60
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2.33
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4.75
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Value
4.50
4.55
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4.33
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4.25
Accommodation
2.50
3.25
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3.33
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5.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Dedicated professors and engaging sustainability focus
  • +Positive campus atmosphere and events
  • +Supportive faculty and student engagement
  • +Supportive people and approachable professors
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Strong networking and international community

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  • +Career enhancement and placement programs
  • +Engaging collaborative learning environment
  • +Adequate student workspaces

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  • +Strong technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation focus
  • +Small classes and personal lecturer/staff experience
  • +Excellent value for money and career/life start opportunities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are often criticized.
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient support services are common complaints.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -Administrative issues, including poor communication and disorganized processes, are a major source of frustration.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in the curriculum disappoints students.

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  • -administrative & management issues
  • -unclear communication and lack of support during difficult times
  • -outdated facilities

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and course organization leads to confusion.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, with professors and student life receiving particularly strong scores. Internationality and value also stand out as notable strengths. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest aspect of the university's offerings. Facilities and location are rated moderately, falling between the strongest and weakest points.

Examining the provided ratings reveals a university excelling in several key aspects. Its location stands out with an impressive score of 4.89, closely followed by strong performance in internationality (4.8), facilities (4.6), student life (4.6), and professors (4.65). However, accommodation presents a clear area for improvement, scoring significantly lower at 3.25, while value remains solid at 4.55.

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The university demonstrates notable strengths in its **location** and **internationality**, both receiving high scores. Additionally, the **value** and **professors** are well-regarded. Conversely, **student life** is identified as the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. **Facilities** and **accommodation** fall within the mid-range, indicating moderate satisfaction in these aspects.

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This institution excels in several key areas, earning perfect scores for Professors and Accomodation, and near-perfect ratings for Facilities and Student Life. Its strongest aspects clearly lie in the academic and living experiences offered. Conversely, the university's Internationality and Value for money received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories, indicating areas where there is room for improvement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.33/5, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~67%). Students praise dedicated professors and impactful sustainability initiatives. Some suggest improvements to dining facilities and lecture duration.

With an average rating of 4.76/5, ~100% of reviews are positive. Students highlight supportive professors, a personal learning environment with small classes, and practical, real-world experiences. No negative feedback was recorded.

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With an average rating of 3.33/5, ~67% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong career enhancement, placement programs, and fulfilling collaborative workspaces. ~33% of feedback notes challenges with online learning and a perceived loss of university spirit due to COVID-19.

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All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship, small class sizes, and a positive learning experience. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
67%
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33%
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Second Chance

My experience at KLU has truly been life-changing. This university has given me a second chance and opened the door to a completely new life filled with opportunities. From the very beginning, it has felt like a second home. What makes KLU so special is the people. Every single person here is supportive and genuinely willing to help. The professors are not only highly qualified and professional, but also approachable and always ready to guide you in any academic or professional matter. I have never been in a place like this before. The strong connection with industry, the quality of events, and the incredible network of classmates and alumni create the perfect environment for both personal and professional growth. I will always be grateful to KLU for everything I have experienced here.

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Overall pretty good university... campus life is bit boring though.

The first semesters at HCU started pretty well and entertaining. Studying and working together with a lot of different people was fulfilling. The workspaces for students were quite decent and good enough to have a great time together. The current situation due to COVID has changed the spirit of the university. It doesn't feel like a place to feel comfortable. The university is engaged to offer online courses, which are good for some students but I need a professor to talk to in real life, I need other students to debate with. Hope this will change soon.

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Fascinating experience

Excellent small school with a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship; small classes; personal experience with lecturers and staff; well-designed curriculum; good lectures and interesting guest lecturers; a lot of traveling if you don't live in Hamburg's south, but manageable for three semesters; excellent value for money compared to UK/US schools, even without receiving one of the many scholarships; financial breakeven in less than two years; well-known in northern Germany, but now more so in central Europe; each class has one or two larger successful startups, with founders frequently giving lectures on campus; the alumni network feels more like a family than a pure "business network"; the new CEO is driving growth; and there are plenty of opportunities and support provided for extracurricular activities, initiatives, etc.

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