Ghent University vs Kask & Conservatorium School of Arts Gent - KASK vs Vlerick Business School vs European Wine Academy vs UCLL University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 161 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Vlerick Business School (4.70)
Ghent University: wins 1/7 categories
Kask & Conservatorium School of Arts Gent - KASK: wins 0/7 categories
Vlerick Business School: wins 5/7 categories
European Wine Academy: wins 0/7 categories
UCLL University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/7 categories
Hogeschool Gent - HoGent: wins 0/7 categories
Artevelde University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Ghent, Belgium
4.30
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56 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting
4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
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Best programme: BME - International Business Management
Best programme: School of Education
Best programme: International Business Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.31
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.58
3.33
3.90
Location
4.30
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.85
4.00
4.43
Professors
4.32
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.22
4.00
4.21
Internationality
4.32
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.58
3.67
4.23
Student life
4.32
Win
Not rated
3.67
Not rated
4.22
3.67
4.19
Value
4.26
Not rated
4.67
Win
Not rated
4.42
4.00
4.03
Accommodation
4.12
Not rated
3.33
Not rated
4.29
Win
4.00
3.70
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High quality education and engaging professors
  • +Supportive learning environment and practical experience
  • +Vibrant student city and social life
  • +Supportive staff and practical assistance for students
  • +Dedicated instructors offering extra help and resources
  • +Opportunities for internships and organized excursions
  • +Rigorous, well-structured programs with real-world application
  • +Expert faculty deeply invested in student success
  • +Strong industry connections and career focus

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  • +Welcoming and supportive environment
  • +Practical and engaging learning experience
  • +International opportunities and growth
  • +Excellent teaching and accessible resources
  • +Practical, field-relevant learning experiences
  • +Positive and effective university system
  • +Supportive and approachable staff/lecturers
  • +Practical, hands-on learning approach
  • +Welcoming environment and activities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum gaps lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -They express frustration with outdated facilities and resources.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and lacking practical application.

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  • -Administrative & management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -Inflexible policies and a perceived lack of student support are significant concerns.
  • -Lack of consistent and competent teaching staff.
  • -Poor administrative support and organization.
  • -Unsupportive and unprofessional interactions with staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from faculty and staff is a problem.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners high marks in several key areas, with exceptional scores for Professors, Student Life, and Internationality all at 4.32. Facilities also score well at 4.31. Accommodation and Value are also strong, reflecting a generally positive student experience. The weakest area is Location, which received a lower rating.

This university presents a uniform evaluation across all assessed aspects, with no standout strengths or weaknesses. Every category, including Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accomodation, Internationality, and Value, received a rating of zero. This suggests a consistent, albeit low, performance level across the board, indicating areas where significant improvements may be necessary in all surveyed domains.

Boasting exceptional scores, the institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving perfect 5/5 ratings. **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also demonstrate strong performance with scores above 4.6. Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, which received the lowest ratings at 3.67 and 3.33 respectively. Overall, the university presents a solid offering, particularly in its physical environment and academic/global engagement.

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Overall, this university garners strong ratings across several key aspects. It particularly excels in **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both receiving a near-perfect score of 4.58. **Value** also stands out at 4.42. Areas for potential improvement include **Location**, which scored 3.85, marking it as the weakest surveyed category. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation all received solid scores around 4.2.

This institution receives strong marks in several key areas, notably Professors, Location, Accomodation, and Value, all scoring a solid 4 out of 5. Student Life and Internationality also perform well, averaging approximately 3.67. The weakest area appears to be Facilities, which received a rating of 3.33, indicating room for improvement in this category.

This university garners particularly high marks for its Location, receiving a score of 4.43. Its Internationality is also a strong suit at 4.23. Conversely, Accomodation presents an area for improvement, rated at 3.70, making it the lowest scoring aspect. Other categories such as Professors, Student Life, and Value also received favorable ratings above 4.0.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.29/5 from 56 reviews, ~98% of feedback is positive. Students praise the high educational standards, vibrant student city, user-friendly learning platforms, and approachable, enthusiastic professors. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4/5, the sole review for KASK highlights exceptional support and internship opportunities for international students. Although classes are primarily in Dutch, professors offer extra help to ensure understanding.

All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the well-structured, interactive curriculum, expert faculty, and strong industry connections. Some wish for more career focus for MBA students.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~92%) with an average rating of 4.44/5. Students highlighted a supportive and welcoming environment, engaging practical courses, and enriching international experiences. No negative feedback was reported.

Two out of three reviews are positive, with praise for teachers and program structure. One review expresses dissatisfaction with teacher availability and support services.

With 54 positive reviews out of 62, students praise approachable professors, practical teaching methods, and supportive staff. Learners highlight well-organized programs and opportunities to meet peers. Approximately 0% of feedback is negative.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
0%
67%
0%
50%
33%
27%
4★
68%
100%
33%
0%
44%
33%
60%
3★
2%
0%
0%
0%
6%
0%
13%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
1★
0%
0%
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0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Wonderful University

Ghent University is an ideal location for students. It has excellent facilities and a picturesque campus, and it's set in a charming town. The faculty are dedicated to supporting students and making sure they understand the material. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my choice to study here. I feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful university.

Erasmus stay

KASK was my host university for my Erasmus studies. It was the first time my university sent someone for Erasmus and they helped with all posible, they provided me with a spot in the residence, and with an internship in one of the professor's architecture studio. Clases are mostly in dutch, so it's not the most suitable place for an Erasmus student, still the teacher always offered to stay after class to go throw the main points in order to make sure I would understand. They also organise trips for the students, they would even put me in contact with a local student in case I would have any doubts, so she would help me out. The building was absolutely beautiful and quite close to the center. Public transport is a close option, but the best to move around and go to the university is the bike. Will definitely go say hi next time I go back to Ghent.

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High quality of education and great atmosphere

As someone who is about to graduate I look back on my time at UCLL and feel very grateful! The studies challenge us in different ways, the professors are known for their impressive careers before they started lecturing and the international experience is eye-opening. I would recommend the international business management and marketing course if you're open to meet new people and grow in more ways that just learning about business.

Ledeganck teachers education

We didn't have a biology teacher for a full year. 4 different substitute teachers that weren't informed well by HoGent. The arts class is very educational, but the teacher is not objectieve at all. Was talking to the internship supporter, she doesn't let jou talk. Can't get a word in between. Very annoying. I don't feel like she cared to listen. She doesn't care. It's not okey! Don't expect support. There are some really sweet teachers. But overall no great support or organization.

Good base bachelor's degree (IOM)

I like how you can directly talk to teachers without feeling like there's this hierarchy. I dislike how unorganised things can be such as: poor communication, poor planning: last minute timing etc.... Having a decent study track coach really helps with everything, because this is the individual that knows a lot about your study progress and who you are normally the most in contact with. Which in my case helped me a lot with all types of processes. Such as: admin work, advice on academic goals, future goals related to academia etc... The negative point for Artevelde would also be that they do not provide any parking for students. Therefore, students have to pay a hefty amount to park their car on the street(s) near campus. Meanwhile other universities/hogeschool in Ghent do provide plenty of this. I'd call it absolute greed because they are more than able to provide, instead they like to hoard the parking spaces. For the language courses, there should be more options than the ones they offer, because the major I'm in (international organisation and management) is full of international students and not everyone wants to study: French, Dutch, Spanish or German.... there should be more options... The other issue in my opinion would be that Artevelde is a "Applied Sciences school" which means, if you want to obtain a master degree afterwards, you can't just directly study one, when you're in Belgium or most of the neighbouring countries, you'd have to do a bridging year (a prep year).

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