CBS International Business School - CBS vs International School of IT Security vs Ruhr University of Bochum vs Bochum University of Applied Sciences vs EBZ Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 25 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)
CBS International Business School - CBS: wins 1/7 categories
International School of IT Security: wins 0/7 categories
Ruhr University of Bochum: wins 1/7 categories
Bochum University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
EBZ Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Protestant University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology: wins 5/7 categories
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Best programme: International Business (B.Sc.)
Best programme: Chemistry
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Best programme: MBA In Technology Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.62
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4.75
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Location
4.00
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4.50
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Professors
4.46
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5.00
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Internationality
4.69
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4.56
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4.25
Student life
4.54
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4.12
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4.75
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Value
4.46
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4.25
Accommodation
3.62
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5.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive faculty
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Modern and spacious campus facilities

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  • +Free tuition and welcoming professors
  • +Well-structured courses and research opportunities
  • +Numerous skill development and social opportunities

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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 cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Inconsistent and unsupportive teaching or academic guidance is a problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders learning.

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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 university receives strong commendations in several key areas, notably Internationality (4.69) and Facilities (4.62). Student Life also scores highly at 4.54. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the lowest-rated aspect (3.62). Professors and Value are rated comparably well at 4.46 each. Location also receives a solid score of 4.

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This institution garners strong acclaim, particularly for its Internationality and Professors, both scoring 4.5 or higher. Student Life and Location also received commendable ratings around 4.1-4.2. The weakest area is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.53. Facilities are rated moderately at 4.03, and Value is also high at 4.5.

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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

Nearly all ~92% of reviews are positive, highlighting knowledgeable and supportive professors, practical lessons, and a modern campus. A small portion (~8%) suggests more career-focused events would be beneficial.

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All seven reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.29/5. Students highlight strong teaching quality, research opportunities, and a welcoming environment. Some mention a desire for more online content and better international student support.

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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.

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Most useful review
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My little experience in CBS business school

I've had a good experience so far while I've been studying at CBS. However, the majority of students are of German nationality, while there are also students from other nations. If you're feeling under the weather or don't feel like going to school, they provide a blended learning option that allows you to stay at home and participate in the class simultaneously online. The campus in Cologne is not particularly cutting-edge, but I've heard that the campus in Mainz is more or less cutting-edge and attractive. The instructors and departmental officials are all cordial. The School encourages pupils to participate in a variety of sports because it values a healthy balance between work and recreation. As a result of CBS's partnerships with various significant businesses, the School is able to maintain its curricula current with the needs of the modern business world. Additionally, partnerships allow CBS to give its students greater options for internships and professional experience. By participating in business projects in collaboration with well-known companies, students can also gain important information and skills.

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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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