CBS International Business School - CBS vs Hochschule Fresenius vs University of Hohenheim vs University of Stuttgart vs Schiller International University

Side-by-side comparison from 43 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (5.00)
CBS International Business School - CBS: wins 1/7 categories
Hochschule Fresenius: wins 1/7 categories
University of Hohenheim: wins 0/7 categories
University of Stuttgart: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
HFU Business School: wins 0/7 categories
NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: International Business (B.Sc.)
Idstein, Germany
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Economics
Stuttgart, Germany
Not rated
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Stuttgart, Germany
3.90
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Architecture
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Stuttgart, Germany
Not rated
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Best programme: MBA In Technology Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.58
3.67
Not rated
3.94
3.92
Not rated
4.75
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Location
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.16
4.92
Not rated
4.50
Professors
4.50
4.00
Not rated
3.96
4.62
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.67
3.67
Not rated
4.23
4.92
Win
Not rated
4.25
Student life
4.58
3.33
Not rated
4.13
4.15
Not rated
4.75
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Value
4.50
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4.00
Not rated
3.98
4.23
Not rated
4.25
Accommodation
3.83
3.00
Not rated
3.46
3.62
Not rated
5.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive faculty with real-world experience
  • +Practical, industry-focused curriculum and learning opportunities
  • +Modern campus facilities and networking opportunities
  • +Relevant and varied course content
  • +Helpful and educated faculty
  • +Supportive university staff

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  • +High quality of education and contemporary curriculum.
  • +Commitment of professors and strong academic programs.
  • +Diverse student body and international environment.
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning

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  • +Strong technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation focus
  • +Small classes and personal lecturer/staff experience
  • +Excellent value for money and career/life start opportunities
Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Lack of engagement from instructors
  • -Lack of organization and clear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Uninspiring teaching methods and irrelevant curriculum.

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  • -Outdated system and ineffective career support.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and course organization leads to confusion.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners impressive scores across several key areas. It particularly excels in **Internationality**, receiving the highest rating. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score exceptionally well, reflecting positive student experiences. While most aspects are strong, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a comparatively lower rating. The overall assessment indicates a well-rounded university with some room for improvement in housing.

With a perfect score of 5, location stands out as the university's strongest asset. Student life, however, received the lowest rating at 3.33. Facilities and internationality scored a respectable 3.67, while professors and value were rated highly at 4. Accommodations were rated at 3.

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This institution garners impressive scores in several key areas, with Internationality (4.225) and Location (4.1625) being particularly well-regarded. Student Life also receives a solid rating (4.125). Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.4625, while Facilities (3.9375) and Professors (3.9625) are rated competently. Value for money is also strong at 3.975.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

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This institution excels in several key areas, earning perfect scores for Professors and Accomodation, and near-perfect ratings for Facilities and Student Life. Its strongest aspects clearly lie in the academic and living experiences offered. Conversely, the university's Internationality and Value for money received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories, indicating areas where there is room for improvement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~92% positive sentiment, reviews highlight knowledgeable, supportive professors and an engaging, practical curriculum. Students appreciate the modern campus and networking opportunities, though some desire more career-focused events.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise course content, helpful lecturers, and good accommodation. A few minor criticisms mention strict grading in one course and occasional unhelpful teachers.

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With an average rating of 3.9/5 from 10 reviews, ~80% are positive, highlighting quality education and strong PhD programs, with many international students. ~10% of feedback is negative, citing bureaucracy and job prospects.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

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All five reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship, small class sizes, and a positive learning experience. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
58%
33%
0%
20%
69%
0%
100%
4★
33%
67%
0%
60%
23%
0%
0%
3★
8%
0%
0%
10%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
10%
8%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
My little experience in CBS business school

I've had a good experience so far while I've been studying at CBS. However, the majority of students are of German nationality, while there are also students from other nations. If you're feeling under the weather or don't feel like going to school, they provide a blended learning option that allows you to stay at home and participate in the class simultaneously online. The campus in Cologne is not particularly cutting-edge, but I've heard that the campus in Mainz is more or less cutting-edge and attractive. The instructors and departmental officials are all cordial. The School encourages pupils to participate in a variety of sports because it values a healthy balance between work and recreation. As a result of CBS's partnerships with various significant businesses, the School is able to maintain its curricula current with the needs of the modern business world. Additionally, partnerships allow CBS to give its students greater options for internships and professional experience. By participating in business projects in collaboration with well-known companies, students can also gain important information and skills.

Well structured course

Basically, it’s a private university with a good reputation and also the lecturers are well educated and helpful. The course contains 60% of management-related modules and the remaining technical modules. For anyone who is searching for a techno-management course, I would suggest Hochschule Fresenius.

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Flexible programm

I study architecture and this study is structured in a different way in most universities. What I like about the University of Stuttgart is that after obtaining the broad and diverse basics of the study in the first 2 years, you have the freedom to choose your own seminars and projects, concentrating on your point of interest. You can also distribute them as you wish. This is a huge adventure in a field where praxis in an office next to the studies is so important. An international semester is foreseen as well which helps you develop enormously in personal and cultural way.

For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

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Fascinating experience

Excellent small school with a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship; small classes; personal experience with lecturers and staff; well-designed curriculum; good lectures and interesting guest lecturers; a lot of traveling if you don't live in Hamburg's south, but manageable for three semesters; excellent value for money compared to UK/US schools, even without receiving one of the many scholarships; financial breakeven in less than two years; well-known in northern Germany, but now more so in central Europe; each class has one or two larger successful startups, with founders frequently giving lectures on campus; the alumni network feels more like a family than a pure "business network"; the new CEO is driving growth; and there are plenty of opportunities and support provided for extracurricular activities, initiatives, etc.

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