EU Business School vs University of Lausanne - UNIL vs EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL vs University of Basel - UNIBAS vs Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland - HTMi

Side-by-side comparison from 333 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL (4.80)
EU Business School: wins 0/7 categories
University of Lausanne - UNIL: wins 0/7 categories
EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL : wins 3/7 categories
University of Basel - UNIBAS: wins 0/7 categories
Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland - HTMi: wins 1/7 categories
Cesar Ritz Colleges: wins 3/7 categories
International Academy of Sport Management and Technology - AISTS: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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249 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Biological Science
Best programme: BSc in International Hospitality Management
Best programme: Business Economics
Best programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management
Basel, Switzerland
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Hospitality
Best programme: Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.00
4.79
Win
4.25
4.00
4.50
4.58
Location
4.73
4.50
4.30
4.25
4.50
5.00
Win
4.92
Professors
4.04
4.75
4.58
4.20
5.00
Win
4.00
4.58
Internationality
4.73
3.75
4.93
3.80
4.67
5.00
Win
4.83
Student life
4.22
4.00
4.74
Win
3.60
4.00
4.50
4.17
Value
3.88
4.50
4.75
Win
4.00
3.67
4.00
4.50
Accommodation
3.41
3.75
4.62
3.80
4.33
5.00
Win
3.44
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Valued professors and knowledge gained
  • +Career support and networking opportunities
  • +Positive and enriching student experience
  • +Supportive lecturers & practical courses
  • +Active student life & events
  • +Flexible major changes
  • +Strong global network and personal growth
  • +Practical industry experience and diverse opportunities
  • +Supportive and engaging learning environment
  • +Diverse, inclusive international environment and community events
  • +High-quality, relevant academic programs and career preparation
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive, and accessible faculty
  • +Dual degrees and career foundation
  • +Reputable programs with practical experience
  • +Internship opportunities and networking
  • +Excellent teaching and campus facilities
  • +Strong career prospects and practical learning
  • +Good study-life balance
  • +Comprehensive sports industry immersion
  • +Networking and real-world connections
  • +Diverse and international cohort
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of clarity.
  • -Poor quality of education, outdated facilities, and lack of academic support are prevalent.
  • -The institution prioritizes profit over genuine educational and student support.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and not preparing students for the future.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in course content.
  • -Chaotic and inconsistent schedules disrupt learning.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder educational progress.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is a significant problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring a high 4.73. **Student Life** also garners a positive rating at 4.22. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a score of 3.41. **Facilities** and **Professors** receive solid mid-range scores, while **Value** sits at 3.88.

This institution garners praise for its academic offerings and setting, with Professors scoring an impressive 4.75 and Location an equally strong 4.5. Student Life and Facilities are rated well at 4, while Value also stands out at 4.5. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation and Internationality, both receiving a 3.75.

Exhibiting particularly strong performance, the university achieved its highest rating in Internationality, followed closely by Facilities and Student Life. Conversely, Location received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. Other well-regarded areas include Accomodation, Value, and Professors, all scoring well above average.

This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving a 4.25. **Professors** are also highly regarded at 4.2, and **Value** stands strong at 4. The university's **Student Life** is its weakest area, with a rating of 3.6, though **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are solid at 3.8.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings and global reach. Professors received a perfect score of 5, and its internationality is highly rated at 4.67. The university also scores well in location (4.5) and accommodation (4.33). Facilities and student life both earned a solid 4. Conversely, the value proposition is the weakest area, with a rating of 3.67.

This university garners exceptional ratings, particularly excelling in its prime **Location** and superb **Accommodations**, both receiving a perfect score. **Internationality** also stands out with a top mark. The weakest area, though still strong, is the **Professors** category with a rating of 4. Overall, the institution presents a highly positive profile, with **Facilities** and **Student Life** also receiving excellent scores of 4.5, and **Value** rated at a solid 4.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, receiving the highest marks in these areas. Facilities and professors also scored very well, indicating a high standard of academic and physical resources. Student life is rated positively, though not as high as the top-performing categories. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, which received the lowest score, suggesting room for improvement in student housing offerings. Overall value is rated favorably.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, valuable skills, and a helpful career department. About 7% of feedback is negative, citing disorganization and basic education.

With an average rating of 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Recurring themes highlight supportive lecturers, well-structured courses, and good campus life.

With an average rating of 4.77/5 from 57 reviews, ~95% highlight positive experiences. Recurring themes include skill development and valuable internships. No negative feedback was reported.

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews indicate a strong positive sentiment. Students frequently highlight the inclusive international environment and excellent research opportunities. Academic programs and supportive faculty are also recurring positive themes.

University reviews are mixed, with ~67% positive and ~33% negative. Positive feedback highlights career foundation, dual degrees, and practical experience. Some negative comments mention scheduling issues.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise the top-notch learning environment, amazing teachers, and excellent infrastructure, noting a good study-life balance and strong professional outcomes.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback (average 4.67/5) highlights program organization, networking opportunities, and comprehensive coverage of the sports industry. Some mention high living costs in Lausanne.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
20%
82%
20%
33%
50%
75%
4★
45%
80%
12%
60%
33%
50%
17%
3★
21%
0%
5%
20%
0%
0%
8%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
4%
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

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Learning Hospitality by Living it

Choosing EHL was a very intentional decision for me. As an extroverted person passionate about hospitality, I wanted a university where service excellence is not only taught but truly practiced. EHL stood out because of its balance between academic rigor and hands-on experience. The AP (preparatory year) program had a big impact on me. Working in operational roles such as fine dining service, front office, pastry taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to perform under pressure. It gave me real confidence in guest interaction and teamwork. Academically, I especially enjoyed classes related to financial accounting and economics as they helped me better understand how people and businesses function together. EHL’s career support also made a real difference. The interview preparation and guidance helped me secure my Front Office internship at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was a major opportunity for me. What makes EHL distinctive is its international environment and high standards. You’re constantly surrounded by ambitious, driven students, which pushes me to grow both personally and professionally. My advice to future students is to fully embrace the operational experience; it builds resilience and professionalism that truly sets you apart.

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Unfortunately I was scammed…

Usually I trust reviews and they have never let me down, until 2023, when I chose to continue the bsc culinary course at this place. I wish someone told me this before my “study” there. First, I couldn’t get my proper classes schedule for 3 weeks. When the schedule finally came, it was chaotic, with daily kitchen duties overlapping with theoretical classes (By the way, I have No complaints about most of the theoretical classes, they were rare for culinary students but to the point and interesting - the only one plus). The kitchen duties were overwhelming, covering 24 days a month, and I almost never had the chance to attend a practical cooking class or even write down a single recipe, as all practical part was under MIT - people who working for HTMI as volunteers to get 1 year Swiss visa. These MIT used to talk with me very badly and always gave the task to clean or bring/peal for them vegetables, they directly told us that culinary students here to work, not enjoy their study. There was no culinary instructor for my course. And almost every event on Friday for students I had to be all day in the kitchen to cook for HTMI and after clean kitchen. I felt like I was working as a servant at the school, preparing meals and performing tasks for the kitchen MIT. The quality of the food was poor, sometimes even totally vegetarian days, and everything was prepared by the students, with the exception of desserts. Desserts were prepared with pastry students, but even pastry chef visits to the main kitchen were rare, and his desserts plating was outdated (like previous century, no one plate this way now in fine dining restaurants. Anyway, at least one teacher whom I sometimes even had to beg to attend his classes instead of “learning” how to clean kitchen and steam rice from MIT) They even taught us to plate dishes in a clock style 🤣) In the event planning class, we were expected to find our sponsors to organize an event as a part of the study, which forced us to seek support from local hotels and supermarkets, couldn’t really do it… They also forgot to give me my iPad in the beginning, when I asked, they say I’m trying to cheat them. I also had to pay my insurance twice. I was hoping on internship, but even that was below then Macdonalds level, i had to prepare sandwiches and salads for hotel staff, HTMI career center that time stoped replying my emails.. The experience was so depressing that I had to take antidepressants to cope with the stress. I strongly recommend that parents of prospective students look elsewhere in Switzerland and avoid these scams. I’m also attaching pictures from our “culinary classes” with MIT and accordingly the same food that was given to the students for 3500 franks per 12 weeks. Thank you for the attention 🙏🏼

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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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