EU Business School vs Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz vs WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management vs Hochschule Mainz vs IU International University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 389 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Schiller International University (4.60)
EU Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: wins 4/7 categories
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: wins 1/7 categories
Hochschule Mainz: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
University of Koblenz and Landau: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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251 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: School of Health Sciences/Medicine
Best programme: Business
Mainz, Germany
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: MBA
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.50
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3.69
Not rated
3.92
Location
4.73
4.00
4.50
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3.87
Not rated
4.93
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Professors
4.04
5.00
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4.50
Not rated
4.43
Not rated
4.64
Internationality
4.72
5.00
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3.50
Not rated
4.44
Not rated
4.93
Student life
4.22
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4.00
3.50
Not rated
3.62
Not rated
4.15
Value
3.87
5.00
Win
4.50
Not rated
4.32
Not rated
4.29
Accommodation
3.42
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
3.11
Not rated
3.62
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful professors and career support
  • +Valuable practical and theoretical business knowledge
  • +Enriching overall student experience
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application and approachable professors.
  • +Modern learning environment with research opportunities and diverse student body.
  • +Flexibility in deadlines and schedules.
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +International exposure and real-world business cases
  • +Engaging program with opportunities for skill development and creativity

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  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content

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  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of support.
  • -Outdated facilities and a focus on attendance over quality education are criticized.
  • -The educational program is perceived as basic and unaccredited in some regions.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Course content feels irrelevant and lacks practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are consistently criticized.

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  • -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.

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  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, with Location and Internationality receiving the highest marks at 4.73. Student Life also scores well at 4.22. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.42, suggesting room for improvement. Facilities and Professors are rated consistently around 4.04, while Value sits at a respectable 3.87.

This institution receives outstanding marks, particularly excelling in **Professors**, **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all achieving a perfect score. Its **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also well-regarded with solid ratings. No areas received below average scores, indicating a very strong overall offering.

Overall, this university garners very positive feedback. Its strongest aspects include excellent Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring a high 4.5. Value is also rated highly at 4.5. Areas with slightly lower scores are Student Life and Internationality, both at 3.5. Accommodations received a solid 4.

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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.

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The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising professors, career services, and valuable skills gained. The remaining ~7.6% of feedback expresses concerns about disorganization and the quality of education.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, university reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students praise the well-organized and academically strong programs, highlighting a modern learning environment and supportive professors. Negative feedback is minimal.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (100% positive reviews) with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight experienced professors, a strong mix of theory and practical application, and enjoyable staff and fellow students.

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~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.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
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50%
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63%
0%
71%
4★
45%
50%
50%
0%
27%
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21%
3★
21%
0%
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6%
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2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
2%
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7%
1★
4%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Student-Staff relationship

As far as universities go I think EU business school comes first in terms of student-staff relationship. Every member of the staff I have encountered has been more than helpful. What i think should improve as even tho its not connected to my previous point is I think the school should have more leniency towards tuition payment specially to international students because we are here despite the challenges of having to find willing banks to exchange local currencies to Euros.

A good and renowned university

I liked studying at the Johannes Gutenberg University. Sometimes the organization was not the best but in general, it is still better than average. It is also possible to negotiate deadlines and sometimes even time table with lecturers and professors. As far as recommendation concerned, I can only speak about conference interpreting, and in this case, the university should be the choice #1.

Blend of business and creativity

Amazing program, it provides the perfect blend and opportunity to learn skills and also explore your creativity. Most professors are very experienced and well known within their field of expertise. Some are outstanding and provide you with great knowledge. There is a lot of emphases given to practical learning and group projects. WHU staff, as well as students, were good fun.

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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.

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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.

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