Nyenrode Business University vs Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e vs Leiden University vs Fontys University of Applied Sciences vs Maastricht School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 179 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: HZ University of Applied Sciences - HZ (5.00)
Nyenrode Business University: wins 1/5 categories
Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e: wins 1/5 categories
Leiden University: wins 0/5 categories
Fontys University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/5 categories
Maastricht School of Management: wins 0/5 categories
University College Roosevelt - UCR: wins 3/5 categories
HZ University of Applied Sciences - HZ: wins 0/5 categories
Comparing
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
4.30
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10 reviews
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Best for: Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Business & Management
Best for: Arts & Humanities, Engineering & Technology, Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Leiden, The Netherlands
4.10
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77 reviews
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Best for: Arts & Humanities, Life Sciences & Medicine, Social Sciences
Best for: Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences, Business & Management
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best for: Social Sciences, Business & Management
Middelburg, The Netherlands
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best for: Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Social Sciences
Middelburg, The Netherlands
5.00
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2 reviews
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Best for: Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Business & Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.44
4.57
Win
4.17
4.42
Not rated
3.00
4.50
Location
4.00
4.54
4.51
4.25
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.50
Professors
4.30
4.25
3.97
4.29
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.40
4.21
4.07
4.17
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.50
3.95
4.14
3.83
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.50
Value
4.50
4.36
4.00
4.25
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.50
Accommodation
4.13
Win
3.48
3.44
3.36
Not rated
4.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic standard with practical, engaging learning
  • +Supportive community and numerous opportunities
  • +International environment and experienced faculty
  • +Engaging, practical courses with real-world focus
  • +Supportive, dedicated, and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Strong community, personal attention, and networking opportunities
  • +Exceptional academic quality and renowned professors
  • +Supportive and friendly student community
  • +Comprehensive programs and student support services
  • +Supportive and caring staff
  • +Practical and international experience opportunities
  • +Strong academic foundation and career preparation

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  • +Small university feel with engaged professors and students
  • +Rigorous liberal arts academic program
  • +Opportunity to make a community impact
  • +Practical and future-focused programmes addressing real-world issues.
  • +Supportive, close-knit community with personalized attention.
  • +International environment fostering diverse perspectives.
Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Overcrowded classes and poor teaching quality are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a major concern.
  • -Administrative and communication issues are prevalent.
  • -Educational quality and professor engagement are lacking.
  • -Perceived lack of equal opportunity and support for diverse student needs.
  • -Lack of perceived learning despite accumulating credits.
  • -Indifference from faculty and management to student concerns.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus conditions.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum lacks practical application and real-world relevance.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners strong ratings, with **Student Life** and **Value** particularly excelling at 4.5. **Facilities** are also highly regarded at 4.44. **Location** stands out as the comparatively weakest area, rated at 4.0, though still solid. Overall, the institution presents a well-rounded positive picture across its offerings.

This institution demonstrates strong performance in its facilities, with a rating of 4.57, and location, scoring 4.54. Professors and internationality also received favorable scores above 4.2. The weakest area identified is accommodation, receiving a rating of 3.48, followed by student life at 3.95. Overall value is rated at 4.36.

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects, with location being its standout strength. Facilities, student life, and internationality also receive very positive feedback. The value proposition is rated a solid 4. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a noticeably lower score compared to other metrics. Professors' ratings are also respectable, though slightly lower than the overall average.

Offering a robust academic and campus experience, this university shines brightest in its **Facilities**, receiving a 4.42 rating. **Professors** are also highly regarded at 4.29. While **Location** and **Value** both score well at 4.25, **Student Life** is rated slightly lower at 3.83. The area with the most room for improvement is **Accomodation**, which received a 3.36 rating.

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This institution garners exceptional scores, particularly in **location, student life, internationality, and perceived value**, all receiving a perfect 5. Professors are also highly regarded, earning another 5. The primary area for improvement lies in its **facilities**, which received a moderate rating of 3. Accommodation also scores well at 4.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths, achieving perfect scores in both **Professors** and **Internationality**. It also scores highly in **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life**, all receiving 4.5 out of 5. **Accomodation** is a solid performer at 4. While no areas received low scores, **Accomodation** represents the slightly weaker point in an otherwise impressive evaluation.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.4/5. Students praise high academic standards, practical learning, and an international environment. Some administrative processes could be faster, but ~0% of feedback is negative.

With an average rating of 4.34/5 from 65 reviews, ~94% are positive. Students praise the focus on engineering, innovation, and practical applications. They highlight engaging teaching, supportive lecturers, and a strong sense of community.

With ~82% of 78 reviews being positive, students praise high-quality learning, renowned professors, and comprehensive programs. A small percentage (~3.9%) express dissatisfaction with bureaucracy and teaching quality.

With a 4/5 average rating, approximately 96% of reviews are positive, praising supportive staff, great facilities, and valuable opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~4%) expresses concerns about learning outcomes.

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Based on one review, the university is highly rated at 4/5 stars. The positive feedback (~100%) highlights small class sizes, professor-student engagement, and a dynamic academic environment. No negative reviews were provided.

All reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight the Master River Delta Development course's real-world focus and practical impact, along with HZ University's supportive community and hands-on learning.

Rating distribution
5★
60%
41%
30%
24%
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0%
100%
4★
20%
55%
55%
56%
0%
100%
0%
3★
20%
6%
13%
16%
0%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
1%
4%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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3%
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Most useful review
Featured
A formative and inspiring journey

My experience at Nyenrode Business University has been truly transformative. The program combines rigorous academic instruction with real-world business challenges, allowing me to grow both professionally and personally. One of the most striking aspects is the emphasis on leadership and personal development—elements that are not only taught but also practiced. The small class sizes foster close relationships with professors and fellow students, creating a strong and supportive learning environment. The beautiful and peaceful campus is ideal for focusing on your studies. Overall, I highly recommend Nyenrode to anyone looking to further their business skills while developing as a responsible leader.

Freedom and Opportunities

My experience within TU/e is overall positive mainly due to the student focused approach that the university utilises in order to accomodate new students and make them feel at home. One of the ways this was achieved was by having a vast variety of student associations for absolutely every hobby that one might have. On top of that, the university promotes and encourages the participation within student teams which is a perfect bridge between studying and working as you get to experience how a real work environment functions while being surrounded by students. The university also provides different levels of guidance so that one can tackle any problem they face.

Terrible Faculty. Not all voices are heard or seen

This faculty in particular only serves the interest of the upper middle class and the rich. It screams DEI and inclusivity, but the message remains hollow, especially since most of these groups include individuals, who have said xenophobic and other discriminatory things about other students and staff in the past. DEI should celebrate all different diversities and not just a single issue one. There is an extrem lack of equal opportunities its always just opportunities for the same old people. How can the same person hold 3-4 positions in the faculty, and yet call the faculty a heaven of "equal opportunities"? To no surprise its just the already wealthy who get every opportunity. They eve created a grassroots funding system where the same old rich students, received yet another opportunity.... Its so cool that you give already rich students more money, instead of addressing structural issues within the faculty. And the worst thing is you leave traces of evidence everywhere, you even suck at false advertising. Theres a lot of hypocrisy in leiden and many students of vulnerable backgrounds are being ignored, slandered and even held back career wise. Yet the perpetrators can still remain in the drivers seat. The perpetrators are both students and staff. The administration/study advisors is terrible and quite frankly useless since everything has just become automated emails, there are no mentors and supervisors only like to serve students who are wealthy. A student could die and they would not care if they are still alive. The building is pretty but it had some leaks in the past. Overall after 2 suicide attempts thanks to their constant harassment and slander. I would give this faculty less than one star. Leiden archaeology is only for the rich conservatives who had failed so hard in their own economic system, that they had to enter a public university (with no entry barriers) because they couldn't compete with people that applied to go to Oxford or Cambridge . It truly is a neoliberal university.

Studying at Fontys

I like the possibility to self study, find materials and information, as well as the freedom of learning what I am interested in, while receiving feedback from my teachers which helps me getting on the right track.

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Hidden gem

When I decided to look into international schools (as an American), I never expected I could find a university like this one. I love the closeness of this small university, the engagement of the professors and students to create dynamic classroom environments, and the feeling that I can make a difference in my community. The academic program is very rigorous and upholds a liberal arts

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