Odisee University of Applied Sciences vs Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB vs Vlerick Business School vs UBI Business School vs Vesalius College Brussels - VeCo

Side-by-side comparison from 77 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Odisee University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/4 categories
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB: wins 0/4 categories
Vlerick Business School: wins 1/4 categories
UBI Business School: wins 0/4 categories
Vesalius College Brussels - VeCo: wins 0/4 categories
ICHEC Brussels Management School: wins 0/4 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 3/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
Brussels, Belgium
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Master of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Management
New York City, United States
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
3.54
3.98
5.00
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Not rated
Not rated
3.43
4.50
Location
4.58
3.96
5.00
5.00
Not rated
3.43
4.50
Professors
4.69
3.96
4.67
4.00
Not rated
4.14
5.00
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Internationality
4.77
4.38
4.67
5.00
Not rated
4.43
5.00
Student life
3.69
3.62
3.67
3.00
Not rated
3.57
5.00
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Value
4.46
3.96
4.67
5.00
Not rated
4.29
5.00
Accommodation
3.15
3.51
3.33
2.00
Not rated
3.71
4.50
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Hands-on, real-world focused learning and projects
  • +Strong preparation for business and professional life
  • +Supportive and personal student-professor relationships
  • +Engaging discussions through diversity and expert, passionate lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment with ample student interaction and academic development
  • +Rich campus atmosphere and promising career prospects
  • +Rigorous, well-structured programs with real-world application
  • +Expert faculty deeply invested in student success
  • +Strong industry connections and career focus
  • +Hybrid learning & digitalisation focus
  • +Career advancement opportunities
  • +Global learning environment

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  • +High-quality, practical courses and supportive professors
  • +International outlook and diverse student body
  • +Numerous travel and internship opportunities
  • +Experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • +Direct access to industry leaders (CXOs, CEOs)
  • +Valuable networking and lifelong friendships
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods leads to disinterest.
  • -Discrimination and lack of support from university administration when addressing issues.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and lectures, coupled with excessively difficult exams.
  • -Lack of practical elements in the curriculum and insufficient individual student attention.
  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -They express frustration with outdated facilities and resources.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and lacking practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are commonly criticized.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations negatively impact the student experience.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a significant concern.
  • -The curriculum and teaching quality are often criticized for being ineffective.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from the institution are frequently mentioned.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners impressive scores in several key areas, particularly excelling in Internationality and Professor quality. Location also received a very high rating. Areas for improvement include Accomodation and Facilities, which scored lower in comparison to other categories. Student Life and Value also present moderately strong performances.

Emerging from the data, the university garners its highest marks in **Internationality** (4.38), suggesting a globally connected campus. Solid performance is also evident in **Facilities** (3.98), **Location** (3.96), and **Value** (3.96). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.51) present areas for potential improvement. Overall, it showcases a good balance with a distinct international strength.

Boasting exceptional scores, the institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving perfect 5/5 ratings. **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also demonstrate strong performance with scores above 4.6. Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, which received the lowest ratings at 3.67 and 3.33 respectively. Overall, the university presents a solid offering, particularly in its physical environment and academic/global engagement.

This institution excels in several key areas, particularly its location and international student experience, both receiving perfect scores. Value for money also stands out with a top rating. Conversely, the facilities are a significant weakness, scoring a zero. Student life and accommodation received moderate ratings, suggesting room for improvement in these aspects of the university experience.

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This university garners its highest marks in **Internationality** (4.43) and **Value** (4.29), suggesting a strong global presence and perceived worth. **Professors** also receive a commendable rating (4.14). Areas for potential improvement include **Facilities** and **Location**, both scoring 3.43. **Student Life** (3.57) and **Accommodation** (3.71) fall in the mid-range, indicating a solid but not exceptional experience in these aspects.

Across a range of metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strengths, particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and overall Value, all receiving perfect scores. Location, Facilities, and Accommodations also stand out with high ratings. While no specific area received a low score, the consistency across the board suggests a well-rounded institution with particularly strong offerings in teaching quality and student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

All 13 reviews are positive, averaging 4.54/5 stars. Students praise the practical, real-world focus of courses and the helpful, personal relationships with professors.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising the green atmosphere, expert lecturers, and diverse environment. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentions issues with lecturer communication and exam difficulty.

All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the well-structured, interactive curriculum, expert faculty, and strong industry connections. Some wish for more career focus for MBA students.

With one review, the average rating is 5/5. This overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the module as an immersive and valuable experience, boosting business careers.

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With a 4/5 average rating and ~0% negative feedback, reviews highlight excellent education, attentive professors, and high-quality, applicable courses. Opportunities for travel and an international outlook are recurring positive themes.

All three reviews are highly positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight real-world business experience, including product development and profit generation, and valuable learning from industry leaders. They also praise opportunities for international collaboration and lifelong friendships.

Rating distribution
5★
54%
24%
67%
100%
0%
14%
100%
4★
46%
52%
33%
0%
0%
71%
0%
3★
0%
16%
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
2★
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Odisee university learning and practising

The university gives a hands on experience on learning and applying theory to action,We learn everything for the business world and we work on assignments through the whole academic year, we develop strategies, campaigns and everything you need to know for the business world

VUB experience from a business student

I really like the lush and green atomosphere surrounding the campus on Etterbeek. There is generally always a vivid and positive vibe on the campus. From all the campuses I have been, this one has the most greenery. A small downside however is that some aula's look a bit dated from the inside, yet this isn't much of an issue when it comes to my learning experiences.

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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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