Technical University of Berlin - TU Berlin vs Berlin School of Economics and Law - BSEL vs SRH University of Applied Sciences vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Open School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 187 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
Technical University of Berlin - TU Berlin: wins 0/7 categories
Berlin School of Economics and Law - BSEL: wins 0/7 categories
SRH University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Open School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 7/7 categories
Berlin International College: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Chemical Engineering
Best programme: Economics
Best programme: Business and Marketing
Best programme: MBA
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4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.20
3.75
3.69
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4.47
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Location
3.94
4.20
4.00
3.87
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5.00
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Professors
4.06
4.10
4.00
4.43
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5.00
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Internationality
4.22
4.30
4.08
4.44
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4.75
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Student life
4.06
4.33
3.91
3.62
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4.73
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Value
4.00
4.10
3.83
4.32
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4.63
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Accommodation
3.71
3.50
3.25
3.11
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4.33
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and supportive faculty
  • +Practical application and research focus
  • +Flexible learning and vibrant student life
  • +Experienced professors and valuable content delivery
  • +Practical, real-world application of knowledge
  • +Diverse and international student body
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with modern equipment.
  • +Supportive professors and small, international classes fostering discussion.
  • +Strong academic programs and good company connections.
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content

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  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Poor communication and unresponsiveness from staff are prevalent.
  • -The financial office is perceived as rude and money-hungry.
  • -Slow and unresponsive administrative processes, including grade processing and student support.
  • -Poor staff attitude and lack of accountability for errors in student records and applications.
  • -Inadequate support and guidance for online students.

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  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.

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Rating summary
What students say

With an overall rating of 4, this institution demonstrates commendable strengths in **Internationality** (4.22) and **Student Life** (4.06), alongside solid scores for **Professors** and **Value**. Its **Accomodation** presents the area with the lowest score (3.71), suggesting potential for improvement in this aspect.

Overall, this university garners positive feedback, with **Student Life (4.33)** and **Internationality (4.3)** emerging as its strongest aspects. Facilities and Location also received high marks (4.2). The **Accomodation (3.5)** rating is notably lower than other categories, suggesting this area could benefit from improvement. Value and Professors also received solid scores, reflecting general satisfaction with the educational experience.

With a well-rounded performance, this university shines brightest in **Internationality** and **Professors**, both receiving scores above 4. Student life and value also present strong points. Conversely, **Accommodations** are the weakest area, scoring 3.25, while facilities also received a moderately lower rating.

This institution garners notable praise in several key areas, with **Internationality** and **Professors** receiving particularly high scores. The **Value** proposition is also well-regarded. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated aspect. Other aspects like Facilities, Location, and Student Life fall within a more moderate range of positive feedback.

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This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4/5 average rating from 19 reviews, students praise strong academics, particularly in STEM fields, and appreciate research focus and practical application. Positive feedback highlights well-prepared professors and diverse learning opportunities. No negative feedback was reported.

With a 4.18 average rating from 11 reviews, ~91% are positive. Students praise experienced professors, practical learning, and international environment. Some note unstructured teaching methods.

~57% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical learning, international environment, and supportive professors. Negative feedback (~9.5%) mentions unorganized administration and issues with professor responsiveness.

~95% of reviews are positive, praising flexibility, modern platforms, and accessible materials. A small percentage (~5%) mention issues with grading delays and slow administrative support.

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Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

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Rating distribution
5★
21%
27%
19%
63%
0%
94%
0%
4★
58%
64%
38%
27%
0%
6%
0%
3★
21%
9%
33%
6%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
5%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
5%
3%
0%
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Platform to Learn

A great institute to learn in Berlin. I am enrolled in for masters program and I must say that the professors are very educated and they share their valuable experience that helps us understand the concepts even better. They deliver such great content and the assignments are given in such a way that everyone learns.

Studies

Professors are supportive,and also guides students to better understanding of the concepts. But most of the time they are helping. There is also Case-Studies that helps us get better insights of real life cases.

The best university in the world

My experience with IU is very wonderful and exceptional. The learning process is smooth and easy especially for online students and the exams are well tailored to test your knowledge on what you have been learning. It is quite great indeed.

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Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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