University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin vs Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Weihenstephan – Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences vs Schiller International University

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.60)
University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin: wins 0/7 categories
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT: wins 1/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Weihenstephan – Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
RWTH Aachen Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: Chemical Engineering
Best programme: MBA
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Paris, France
4.60
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: MSc Sustainability Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
4.50
Win
4.23
Not rated
3.93
4.45
3.83
Location
4.00
4.67
4.40
Not rated
4.87
Win
4.83
3.67
Professors
4.00
4.00
4.43
Not rated
4.53
4.88
Win
3.67
Internationality
4.19
4.17
4.44
Not rated
4.87
Win
4.50
3.83
Student life
4.04
3.83
4.11
Not rated
4.14
4.61
Win
3.67
Value
3.98
4.50
4.32
Not rated
4.13
4.56
Win
3.67
Accommodation
3.88
3.67
3.68
Not rated
3.62
4.27
Win
3.83
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment and academic resources
  • +Vibrant campus life and social engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and development
  • +Extensive course customization and specialization options
  • +Strong career support, networking, and good professors
  • +Accessible campus and vibrant student life
  • +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 professional growth
  • +Helpful staff and organized curriculum
  • +Welcoming international community & diverse backgrounds
  • +Interactive flipped classroom & engaging discussions
  • +Approachable professors & personal development focus
  • +Robust, technically-oriented curriculum
  • +Strong industry connections and networking
  • +Modern facilities and international exposure
Cons
  • -Poor quality instruction and unhelpful teachers
  • -Lack of administrative and management support
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Disorganized university systems and lack of breaks.
  • -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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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and career support limits student experience.
  • -Teaching quality varies and some courses lack depth.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including neglect and indifference, slow and inaccurate handling of student matters, and inaccessible alumni networks.
  • -The university prioritizes tuition fees over student welfare and opportunities.
  • -Concerns about unfair and potentially discriminatory contract practices.
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.

Overall, this institution garners a positive reception, particularly excelling in its **facilities** and **location**, both scoring very highly. **Value** also receives strong marks. The university's **student life** and **accommodation** are areas with room for improvement, scoring the lowest among the evaluated aspects. Its **professors** and **internationality** are rated solidly in the mid-range.

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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This university is highly rated, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.87. **Professors** also receive strong marks at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.62. **Facilities** are also on the lower end at 3.93, though **Student Life** and **Value** are rated positively around 4.1.

Overall, the university receives strong marks across various aspects. Professors and location are particularly lauded, achieving the highest scores. Student life and internationality also perform well. While accommodation is rated slightly lower, the university demonstrates a solid standing in facilities and value, with no significantly weak areas identified.

This institution demonstrates a solid performance across its surveyed aspects. Its strongest ratings are observed in Facilities, Accommodation, and Internationality, all scoring an impressive 3.83. Conversely, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Value are slightly lower, averaging 3.67. This suggests the university excels in its physical resources and global appeal, while areas like academic instruction and campus experience represent opportunities for enhancement.

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.

Most reviews are positive (~83%), praising excellent education, course customization, and networking opportunities. A small portion (~17%) mentions disorganization and lack of breaks.

~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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The university is highly praised for its diverse student body, rich learning experiences, and opportunities for personal and career growth. However, about 13% of reviews mention inconsistent teaching quality and administrative issues.

Students report a highly positive experience (~100%), highlighting the welcoming international community and engaging, interactive teaching methods. Professors are approachable, and opportunities like double degrees are appreciated. No negative feedback was recorded.

Approximately 83% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong curricula, industry connections, and modern facilities. A small portion of feedback (around 17%) expresses concerns regarding student support and administrative responsiveness.

Rating distribution
5★
4%
67%
63%
0%
67%
65%
0%
4★
85%
17%
27%
0%
20%
35%
83%
3★
9%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
17%
2%
0%
13%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
17%
Most useful review
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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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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.

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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