United International Business Schools - UIBS vs Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - ETH Zurich vs University of Zurich - UZH vs SMC Business School vs Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU

Side-by-side comparison from 93 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: International Academy of Sport Management and Technology - AISTS (4.80)
United International Business Schools - UIBS: wins 2/7 categories
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - ETH Zurich: wins 0/7 categories
University of Zurich - UZH: wins 1/7 categories
SMC Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU: wins 0/7 categories
Swiss Montreux Business School - SMBS: wins 0/7 categories
International Academy of Sport Management and Technology - AISTS: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Management Information Systems
Best programme: Computer and Information Science
Zürich, Switzerland
4.10
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Zürich, Switzerland
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Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.28
4.27
Not rated
2.50
Not rated
4.50
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Location
4.75
4.25
4.29
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
4.90
Win
Professors
4.75
Win
3.76
4.18
Not rated
3.50
Not rated
4.70
Internationality
4.50
4.26
4.21
Not rated
2.50
Not rated
4.80
Win
Student life
4.25
Win
4.20
3.91
Not rated
3.50
Not rated
4.20
Value
4.50
4.54
4.24
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
4.60
Win
Accommodation
4.00
3.05
4.12
Win
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
3.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Positive and enriching learning experience
  • +Safe and well-equipped campus
  • +High-quality education and demanding curriculum
  • +Excellent digitalization and accessible learning platforms
  • +Vibrant campus life and strong student support systems
  • +Welcoming and inclusive environment for all students
  • +Supportive and dedicated professors
  • +Effective and enjoyable learning facilities and resources

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  • +Practical, interdisciplinary teaching
  • +Pleasant atmosphere with lecturers and students
  • +Good cafeteria food options

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  • +Comprehensive sport industry immersion and real-world connections.
  • +Diverse international cohort and valuable networking opportunities.
  • +Rigorous academics and hands-on project experiences.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -A perceived lack of student support and engagement is a recurring negative.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are major concerns.
  • -Lack of administrative support and unclear communication cause frustration.
  • -Course content is often irrelevant or not up-to-date with industry standards.

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  • -Material is not fully in English and local students are insular.
  • -Teachers lack enthusiasm and suggest inadequate translation tools.
  • -The program has too many minor subjects, hindering focus on core learning.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant concern.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
Rating summary
What students say

Academic and environmental aspects of the university are highly regarded, with professors and location both receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75. Student life is also a positive, scoring 4.25, and internationality and value are strong at 4.5. Facilities and accommodation present the weakest areas, both rated at 4.

Assessing this university reveals a generally positive student experience. Value for money is outstanding, scoring highest, closely followed by internationality and facilities. Student life and location also receive strong endorsements. However, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a notably lower rating. Professors' ratings are respectable but fall below the other strong categories.

This institution receives strong marks across most surveyed areas. Location and Facilities stand out with the highest ratings, indicating these are particular strengths. Student Life is the lowest-rated aspect, suggesting room for improvement in this domain. Other key areas like Professors, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value are all rated positively, reflecting a generally well-regarded university experience.

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This institution excels in its **Location** and **Accomodation**, both scoring a strong 4.5 and 4 respectively. The **Professors** and **Student Life** also receive a solid 3.5. However, **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, each receiving a lower rating of 2.5. The university offers good **Value** at 4.

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This institution garners exceptional acclaim for its location, boasting a near-perfect 4.9. Professors also receive high marks at 4.7, closely followed by impressive internationality (4.8) and facilities (4.5). Student life is well-regarded (4.2), as is the overall value (4.6). The primary area for improvement identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.5.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~75% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive learning environment and helpful, passionate faculty. One review mentioned slow administrative services.

With an average rating of 4.3/5 from 43 reviews, nearly all ~93% are positive. Students highlight an impressive academic environment, high teaching quality, and good digitalization. Some mention demanding workloads and variable organization.

All 34 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.09/5. Students highlight welcoming environments, enjoyable student life, and effective facilities. Professors are often described as helpful and committed.

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With an average rating of 3/5, university student feedback is split evenly. Positive comments highlight practical teaching and a pleasant atmosphere, while negative points focus on limited space and international student integration challenges.

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University students praise the program's comprehensive sport industry immersion, highlighting hands-on projects and access to organizations. The international and diverse cohort is a consistent positive theme.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
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9%
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80%
4★
0%
51%
91%
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20%
3★
25%
9%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
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50%
0%
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1★
0%
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Geting a very deep understanding of the material.

Pro: Very good education. Con: Very high workload. We get tought more details and theory behind the concepts we learn than at other universities. However, this also shows in a higher workload. Nevertheless, it is very interesting. For student life, there are lots of great student associations, there is really something for everyone and plenty of events to attend or associations to join.

Known for outstanding education

Known for outstanding education, the university offers rigorous academic programs and innovative teaching methods. The campus features modern architecture and a vibrant community atmosphere that stimulates intellectual curiosity. Professors are committed to student success and provide mentorship, while state-of-the-art amenities support academic research and collaboration. Comfortable on-campus accommodation enhances the student experience.

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Emphasis on sustainability but too poor international interactions

What I liked: -Sustainable concerns of the school -Partnership with Social Education University in order to deliver social related modules What I didn't like while being registered to an international program: -Some material modules are still in German, some teachers suggested to translate them on Deepl -Local students are not very open-minded... tend to create their own circles and don't include international students -Even though the program is supposed to be taught in English, more minors are given in German than in English, which reduces the minors choices to 3 only... To improve: -Class materials and/or explanations can be given in English even though the student asked a question in Swiss-German (more inclusive) -More inclusive events, even though students can not be forced to take part in them, help international students to be included by locals Recommend? : I do not think that I would recommend international students to study there. I studied one year in Geneva, and the international program there is more inclusive than the one in Lucerne.

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Support and Growth

The 15 months at AISTS were truly enlightening. What sets this program apart is its exceptional support system, offering unparalleled professional guidance and prioritizing mental health and wellness.

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