VIA University College - VIA vs University College of Northern Denmark - UCN vs Danish School of Media and Journalism - DMJX vs Copenhagen Business Academy vs Business Academy Aarhus

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business Academy Aarhus (4.50)
VIA University College - VIA: wins 1/7 categories
University College of Northern Denmark - UCN: wins 1/7 categories
Danish School of Media and Journalism - DMJX: wins 0/7 categories
Copenhagen Business Academy: wins 1/7 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 4/7 categories
Aarhus Business School - Aarhus BSS: wins 0/7 categories
KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Accounting
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4.50
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.88
Win
4.80
Not rated
4.33
4.50
4.75
Not rated
Location
3.90
4.20
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.00
3.50
Not rated
Professors
4.44
4.20
Not rated
3.67
4.50
Win
3.75
Not rated
Internationality
4.92
4.60
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
2.75
Not rated
Student life
3.84
4.75
Win
Not rated
4.33
3.50
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.24
4.20
Not rated
3.33
4.50
Win
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.86
4.20
Not rated
3.67
4.50
Win
3.25
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, real-world focused education
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Organized learning environment and resources
  • +Dedicated and helpful faculty support
  • +Accessible facilities and flexible study hours
  • +Vibrant campus community and engaging activities
  • +High reputation and demanding admission
  • +Valuable internships and international opportunities
  • +Supportive and responsive teachers who guide learning
  • +Development of independent and resourceful learning skills
  • +Real-world company projects and teamwork focus
  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry relevance
  • +Accessible and supportive teachers
  • +International learning environment and cultural exchange
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Practical, applicable course structure
  • +Vibrant student life

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including inconsistent teaching quality and lack of student attention.
  • -Outdated facilities and course material requiring reorganization.
  • -Lack of feedback on exams and unclear grading policies.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance in curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities and resources are frequently described as outdated or insufficient.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are sometimes perceived as uninspiring or irrelevant.
  • -Academic content is superficial and unclearly explained.
  • -Teachers can be rude, unprofessional, and unclear.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary stress and frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

Exhibiting exceptional strengths in Internationality (4.92) and Facilities (4.88), this institution receives very high marks in these areas. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.44. Conversely, Student Life (3.84) and Location (3.9) represent the weaker aspects of the university experience, though accommodations (3.86) are only slightly above this. Value is rated a solid 4.24.

This university exhibits exceptional performance in its **Facilities**, achieving a score of 4.8. Student life also garners a very strong rating at 4.75, and internationality is well-regarded at 4.6. The university's **Professors**, **Location**, **Accommodation**, and **Value** are all rated consistently at 4.2, indicating solid, though less outstanding, areas.

An examination of the university's performance reveals consistent mediocrity. Across all surveyed categories, including facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, the institution received a rating of zero. This indicates no identifiable strengths or weaknesses, with every aspect performing at the lowest possible level. The complete absence of positive or negative distinctions suggests a uniform and unexceptional standing.

This institution excels in its **location**, receiving a perfect score, and boasts impressive ratings for **internationality** and **facilities** alike. Student life also scores highly, indicating a vibrant campus experience. Conversely, **value** for money and the quality of **professors** and **accommodation** are areas that could see improvement, though still receiving moderate ratings.

Across surveyed categories, this institution excels in **Internationality (5)**, **Facilities (4.5)**, **Accomodation (4.5)**, and **Value (4.5)**. Professors also receive high marks at **4.5**. The university's weakest areas are **Location**, rated at **3**, and **Student Life**, scoring **3.5**.

This institution receives exceptional ratings for its **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.75. **Student Life** and **Value** are also strong points, both earning a respectable 4. While **Accomodation** and **Location** are decent, the university's **Internationality** stands out as a weaker area, receiving the lowest score of 2.75. **Professors** are rated moderately well.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.08 average rating from 119 reviews, ~74% are positive, praising organized schedules, helpful teachers, and practical learning. Negative feedback is minimal (~4.2%) and briefly mentions program variability and limited student attention.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~95%), highlighting excellent faculty support, helpful professors, and great campus facilities like 24/7 access and charging stations. A small amount of negative feedback exists.

With a single review, the Danish School of Media and Journalism has a 4/5 rating, indicating approximately 100% positive sentiment. The positive feedback highlights a strong reputation and a well-structured bachelor's program with internships.

With an average rating of 4/5, ~75% of reviews are positive, highlighting inspiring missions, responsive teachers, and practical company work. ~25% of feedback mentioned a desire for a more in-depth academic experience and clearer teaching.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive, representing 100%. Reviews highlight practical, industry-relevant education and helpful, available teachers.

With an average rating of 4/5, positive feedback (~100%) highlights professors' willingness to help and well-structured courses. Student life is also noted as amazing. No negative reviews were recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
33%
21%
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50%
50%
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4★
48%
74%
100%
25%
50%
0%
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3★
15%
0%
0%
0%
0%
50%
0%
2★
3%
5%
0%
25%
0%
0%
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1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Marketing Management Student

I believe VIA UC gives really good opportunities to develop within a specific field. I can talk from my experience being a Marketing Management student. The study model is comprehensive with internship possibilities to gain practical knowledge about the subject. I enjoy learning environment as well as lecturers, who can be successful entrepreneurs/experts in their field. The focus is based on group work as well as problem-solving cases. Campus Horsens offers a wide range of places to study, library, gym, and several organisations as AIESEC or student council DSR, that offer extracurricular opportunities. The attached Vitus Bering Innovation Park gives an insight into a business environment which encourages students to participate in innovative challenges or offers support with developing own businesses.

Natural and Cultural Heritage Management (NAKU), Great as an idea, juvenile in reality

To begin with, I think that problem-based learning -method is a fantastic way to go. Learning through projects based on real-life problems give a good opportunity to educate yourself in an environment which prepares you for the future. Also, minimizing the amount exams and increasing the number of projects is definitely something positive especially when comprehension and understanding are what is needed in the modern society. I believe that educations based on memorising and scoring well on countless exams are not really measuring anything else than how good one is memorising a lot of detailed information in a short time. UCN's approach is more up to date in today's world -offering students a way to show their overall understanding by intertwining subjects to a whole, just like in real life. And isn't real life our goal with education? However, there are a few points which have made me to give only 2 stars to NAKU. Firstly, I think that I was expecting a higher level of the teaching. It has felt like that only every now and then I leave a class with a feeling that it was worth to come instead of just reading the material for the day. I am expecting more in-depth teaching as well as higher-level English in institutions for higher education. Secondly, I think NAKU is lacking in sufficient feedback. Sometimes I feel that students are treated a bit like little ducklings that have to be protected from "negative"/constructive feedback. However, it is difficult to perform better and reach bigger goals and even think about surviving in Masters programs if constructive feedback is missing. Also, the lack of individual assignments leads to a situation where some students work a lot harder than others but are given the same feedback/grades. Unfortunately, it is true that there are students that have completely ridden on the wave of other students without moving a finger with very insufficient skills. Lastly, I must complain about structure. It seems to me like there are many organizational problems at UCN/NAKU. It is very difficult to get information about lectures, important dates, projects etc. on time. Because of that, at least my own stress levels have risen high. Planning life around the school can be difficult when information is very hard to get on time. All of these things together have made me come to a conclusion that UCN is a bit like a juvenile as an organization. It has potential to grow up but at the moment it still needs to put its energy into fixing fundamental problems. I feel like it is very easy to get a degree out but I would not feel very proud of it.

Good reputation

The Danish School of Media and Journalism has a very good reputation. It has a reputation (in Denmark at least) that it is hard to be accepted to the school. There are different educations offered at DMJX and I took a bachelor in communication. It's a broad education which includes 2 times 6 months internships and an international semester. It's 7 semesters long - 3,5 years. I must admit despite the school's good reputation a lot of things didn't go according to plan and at the point, the classes were too easy. The school had bad communication itself; even kept in mind, that the communications education is new there - I hope they have improved this. Other than that it IS a good school, which will soon move to new buildings from the iconic one it "lives" in now.

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Aarhus Bss review

First of all, the university is nowhere near as international as it portrays itself to be; there are less international students than you would expect. In terms of the teachers, I can honestly say I had one good teacher per semester. The others ranged from bad to completely unprofessional. Also with the planning of exams and classes, it sometimes made me wonder how the people behind this can be a part of the management department. However, on the bright side, I did like the idea of working in study groups and having to do all sorts of projects - that helps with the practical aspects of teaching. Another thing that I'd praise is the cafeteria, as they offer fresh and diverse food.

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