University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin vs BI Norwegian Business School - BI vs University of Bergen vs Westcliff University vs NHH Norwegian School of Economics

Side-by-side comparison from 74 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (4.50)
University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin: wins 0/6 categories
BI Norwegian Business School - BI: wins 1/6 categories
University of Bergen: wins 1/6 categories
Westcliff University: wins 0/6 categories
NHH Norwegian School of Economics: wins 2/6 categories
FERRANDI Paris: wins 0/6 categories
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: B.Sc. in International Business Administration
Best programme: Biomedical Sciences
Irvine, California, United States
3.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Science
Best programme: Economics and Finance
Paris, France
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
4.50
4.00
3.00
4.71
Win
Not rated
3.50
Location
4.00
4.50
Win
4.33
4.00
4.14
Not rated
3.00
Professors
4.00
4.50
3.86
4.50
4.43
Not rated
4.50
Internationality
4.19
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.43
Not rated
4.50
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Student life
4.04
4.00
4.43
Win
4.00
4.29
Not rated
3.50
Value
3.98
3.00
4.14
4.00
4.14
Not rated
4.50
Win
Accommodation
3.88
3.00
4.00
3.50
4.71
Win
Not rated
3.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment and academic resources
  • +Vibrant campus life and social engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and development
  • +Knowledgeable lecturers and strong academic environment
  • +Practical approach and industry connections
  • +Good location and food variety
  • +Excellent academic programs and knowledgeable professors
  • +Strong student support services and welfare provisions
  • +Vibrant international community and city-integrated campus life
  • +US curriculum in Nepal
  • +Inviting and warm environment
  • +Hands-on experience and entrepreneurship focus
  • +Free tuition and diverse program options
  • +High quality education and international exchange opportunities
  • +Supportive environment and welcoming community

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  • +Flexible online format and structure
  • +Career-focused and practical learning
  • +Supportive instructors and engaging lectures
Cons
  • -Poor quality instruction and unhelpful teachers
  • -Lack of administrative and management support
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Students dislike the lack of proper support and communication from staff.
  • -They often complain about outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources.
  • -Students express frustration with the curriculum and teaching methods being unengaging or irrelevant.
  • -Outdated or problematic lecture streaming software hinders communication with instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues create a frustrating student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a recurring concern.
  • -Poor teaching quality and curriculum relevance are often criticized.

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  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support creates a negative student experience.
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.

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths, with exceptional ratings for its Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring an impressive 4.5. Student Life and Internationality also receive solid marks at 4. However, Accommodations and Value emerge as areas needing development, each receiving a lower score of 3.

This institution demonstrates excellent performance, with student life and location receiving the highest marks at approximately 4.43 and 4.33 respectively. Facilities, accommodation, and internationality are all rated a solid 4. Professors represent the weakest area, scoring 3.86. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience, with particular strengths in its vibrant student community and convenient setting.

This institution demonstrates a strong academic environment, evidenced by an excellent rating for its professors. Student life, location, and internationality also receive favorable scores. However, facilities and accommodation represent areas for potential improvement, as indicated by their lower ratings. The overall value is considered good.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its facilities and accommodation, both scoring an outstanding 4.7. Professors and internationality are also strong points, with ratings of 4.4. Student life and value for money are rated at 4.3 and 4.1 respectively. The university's location is its weakest area, though still a respectable 4.1.

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This institution demonstrates significant strengths in **Professors** and **Internationality**, both receiving top scores of 4.5. **Value** also stands out at a high 4.5. Conversely, **Location** received the lowest rating at 3. The remaining areas of Facilities, Student Life, and Accommodation are rated solidly at 3.5, indicating a generally positive, though not exceptional, experience in these aspects.

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.

With an average rating of 4/5, student feedback is highly positive. Reviewers consistently praise the great location, knowledgeable lecturers, and strong academic environment. Industry connections and a practical approach to education were also highlighted.

With a 4.14/5 average, reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a good learning environment and student welfare services. A small percentage (~14.3%) of feedback mentioned issues with lecture streaming software.

With an average rating of 3.5/5 and ~100% positive feedback, students highlight the inviting environment and hands-on learning opportunities, including entrepreneurship and networking. No negative reviews were recorded.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~0% negative feedback. Students praise the free tuition and wide range of masters specializations, highlighting a conducive academic and diverse environment.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Reviews highlight convenience and structure in online formats, alongside supportive instructors and career-focused, practical learning.

Rating distribution
5★
4%
0%
43%
0%
29%
0%
50%
4★
85%
100%
43%
50%
57%
0%
50%
3★
9%
0%
0%
50%
14%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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