Aalborg University - AAU vs University of Southern Denmark - SDU vs Copenhagen Business School - CBS vs Aarhus University - AU vs Copenhagen Business Academy

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business Academy Aarhus (4.50)
Aalborg University - AAU: wins 0/6 categories
University of Southern Denmark - SDU: wins 0/6 categories
Copenhagen Business School - CBS: wins 0/6 categories
Aarhus University - AU: wins 0/6 categories
Copenhagen Business Academy: wins 2/6 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 3/6 categories
University College Lillebælt - UCL: wins 1/6 categories
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Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Business
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Best programme: Business Information Systems
Best programme: Internation Sales and Marketing
4.50
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.31
4.38
4.82
4.22
4.33
4.50
5.00
Win
Location
4.28
3.56
4.38
4.14
5.00
Win
3.00
4.50
Professors
4.33
4.00
4.38
4.30
3.67
4.50
4.50
Internationality
4.18
4.50
4.46
4.03
4.67
5.00
Win
3.50
Student life
4.26
4.06
3.69
3.85
4.33
Win
3.50
4.00
Value
4.18
4.06
4.15
4.18
3.33
4.50
Win
3.50
Accommodation
4.10
4.00
3.00
3.94
3.67
4.50
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers
  • +Inclusive and welcoming environment
  • +Research opportunities and guidance
  • +Project-based learning and practical application
  • +Teaching critical thinking and frontier technology
  • +Supportive and welcoming international environment
  • +Strong academic programs and professional development
  • +Excellent career prospects and industry connections
  • +Modern facilities and supportive learning environment
  • +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment and community
  • +Convenient location and urban setting
  • +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
  • +Transformative learning & skill development
  • +Challenging and growth-oriented environment
Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management systems cause significant frustration.
  • -A lack of necessary resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Unsuitable teaching and examination methods
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent problem.
  • -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or not well-taught.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The academic environment and faculty engagement are disappointing.
  • -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.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization, cause frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support, such as insufficient staff and limited access to necessary materials, are frequently cited.
Rating summary
What students say

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates a solid overall performance. Its highest-rated categories include Professors (4.33) and Facilities (4.31), indicating strengths in these core academic and infrastructural aspects. While still favorable, Accommodation (4.10) received the lowest score among the surveyed areas, suggesting it could be an area for further development. The university also received strong marks for Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value, all falling between 4.18 and 4.28.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in **Internationality**, achieving a score of 4.5, and in its **Facilities**, rated at 4.375. Conversely, **Location** emerged as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.5625. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, Accommodation, and Value received solid scores in the 4.0 range, indicating a generally positive experience across multiple domains.

This institution garners exceptional praise for its facilities, achieving a near-perfect score. Professors and internationality also received strong marks, reflecting positively on the academic and global aspects. Student life, while decent, is not as robust as other areas. Accommodation stands out as the weakest point, with the lowest rating among the surveyed categories. The overall value of the university is rated positively.

Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations across multiple aspects. The strongest areas are its **Professors** (4.30) and **Facilities** (4.22), indicating excellent academic and resource provisions. **Location** (4.14) and **Value** (4.18) are also highly rated. **Student Life** (3.85) emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still a respectable score, with **Accomodation** (3.94) and **Internationality** (4.03) performing moderately well.

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 excels in its facilities, earning a perfect score. Professors and location are also highly regarded, both receiving 4.5 out of 5. Student life and accommodation are rated well at 4. The university's weakest areas lie in its internationality and value, with both scoring 3.5, indicating room for improvement in these aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a ~100% positive sentiment from 42 reviews, students highlight dedicated teachers, engaging courses, and excellent research opportunities. The university is praised for its inclusive and welcoming environment for international students.

SDU receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (over 80%) for its project-based and practical learning approach. A small portion (~5%) of reviews mention management being out of touch with students.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic rigor, practical experience, and promising job prospects. Top facilities and strong industry connections are frequently praised. No negative feedback was provided.

~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexible classes, urban settings, and approachable, knowledgeable lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback exists, with approximately 1% expressing regret about their experience.

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 a 4/5 average rating, the university is highly regarded. Approximately 50% of feedback is positive, highlighting transformative learning experiences and skill acquisition. No negative reviews were submitted.

Rating distribution
5★
31%
42%
26%
29%
50%
50%
50%
4★
67%
47%
42%
64%
25%
50%
0%
3★
2%
11%
32%
5%
0%
0%
50%
2★
0%
5%
0%
1%
25%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Master degree 2008-2010

I studied my master degree at Aalborg University from 2008-2010. It was the first time my master degree was offered and as always; a new education can struggle to find its feet. So it was very broad topics with the notice; that you could become anything you liked. I had to find my own path in this, but I like the fact that you are able to impact and create your own expertise within a broad field through the semester Projects and problem-based learning. It wasn't as hard as I had imagined (coming from a different type of education). I liked the freedom and requirement of independence that the program offered. I had a good experience; I know that program I studied have developed a lot since then and I think it has been for the better; some of the structure and topics we lacked are now a part of the program.

Great learning atmosphere and student culture

I was studying Engineering, Innovation & Business at the Sonderborg campus in the south of Denmark. The campus is a smaller one, but definitely one of the more beautiful ones. The building is placed right next to the water and inside you have the library with real trees and many opportunities to sit down and relax with friends on couches. The teachers are all very friendly and supportive. They know you by your name and their office is always open for you if you have any questions or need help (either academically, professionally or even personally). The student culture is great as well and you really get a sense of belonging to the community through the student bar, which is run voluntarily by the students and also through other student clubs and meetups. The difficulty of studying is fair. I would say it is a little bit easier compared to other European countries, but this also highly depends on the student. In general, however, I felt less pressure to study than in other universities.

A Place of Personal Growth

In CBS you can expect an environment of proactive thinking and growth. The university staff is always open to help and to debate. The teaching methods balance theoretical knowledge and practical skills enabling the student with capacity and confidence to enter the job market successfully. The existence of students from all over the world stimulates discussion and promotion of different cultures, ideas and perspectives. I highly recommend this university for students in business-related areas.

High level of students, but too academic-focused (theoretical)

The MSc in Finance programme is one of the toughest of the Business School, therefore, it is a high level programme due to the level of the admitted students and the work required. However, I think the course is way too academic-focused (theoretical rather than practical). I like the competitiveness of the programme and of the students. I would definitely recommend it to a European friend (it is free tuition for EU citizens) but perhaps not for a non-European friend. The campus is small and rather old, but good enough to do all student-related tasks. The night life in Aarhus can be quite nice, it is a very young city where 15% of the city are students or young adults. I think the Career Services could play a bigger role and have more on campus recruiting as Aarhus is a leading university in Denmark.

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