University of Amsterdam - UvA vs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam vs Inholland University of Applied Sciences vs Duisenberg School of Finance vs ONCAMPUS Global

Side-by-side comparison from 271 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business School Netherlands (5.00)
University of Amsterdam - UvA: wins 0/7 categories
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam: wins 0/7 categories
Inholland University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/7 categories
Duisenberg School of Finance: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 3/7 categories
Business School Netherlands: wins 3/7 categories
Amsterdam School of International Business - AMSIB: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
4.10
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179 reviews
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Best programme: Communication Sciences
Best programme: B.Sc. in Psychology
Best programme: Aeronautics Engineering and Operations
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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21 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Executive MBA
Best programme: Accounting
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
4.04
4.58
Win
Not rated
4.44
Not rated
3.67
Location
4.62
4.28
4.33
Not rated
4.75
Win
Not rated
2.67
Professors
4.11
4.28
4.00
Not rated
4.76
5.00
Win
3.67
Internationality
4.49
4.46
3.92
Not rated
4.62
5.00
Win
3.00
Student life
4.07
4.18
3.75
Not rated
4.58
Win
Not rated
3.33
Value
4.07
4.22
3.92
Not rated
4.52
5.00
Win
3.33
Accommodation
3.00
3.12
2.92
Not rated
4.35
Win
Not rated
2.33
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Approachable and supportive professors
  • +Well-designed, up-to-date curriculum and academic programs
  • +Good student support and facilities
  • +Diverse international environment and student life
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and specialization
  • +Passionate teachers & practical real-world experience
  • +Supportive lecturers & readily available help
  • +Project-based learning instead of traditional exams

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  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Excellent student support services
  • +Convenient campus location and facilities
  • +Holistic learning approach
  • +Positive overall experience
  • +Strong recommendation
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with industry-relevant lecturers
  • +Broad program offering diverse career paths post-graduation
  • +Engaging real-world business case applications
Cons
  • -Lack of student support and care.
  • -Poor program value and teaching effectiveness.
  • -Administrative and communication issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are disappointing.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are inconsistent.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and communication problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Poorly structured curriculum and teaching quality.

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  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and lack of clear communication are frustrating.
  • -Limited resources and support for academic needs are a concern.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unsupportive instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated systems and administrative issues
  • -Poor quality and unreliable teaching delivery
  • -Lack of practical application and outdated facilities
Rating summary
What students say

A mixed performance is evident across the surveyed categories. The university excels in **Location** (4.59) and **Internationality** (4.49), with **Facilities** (4.27) also receiving high marks. **Professors** (4.11) and **Student Life** (4.07) are rated favorably, as is **Value** (4.07). However, **Accomodation** stands out as a significantly weaker area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects.

This university demonstrates a well-rounded profile, with exceptionally high ratings for **Internationality** (4.28) and **Professors** (4.12). Students also seem to appreciate the **Student Life** (3.98) and **Value** (4.18). Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest score (3.12), indicating an area for potential improvement. **Facilities** also scored moderately lower (3.76).

With a robust score of 4.58, the university excels in its **Facilities**. **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, however, present areas for improvement, scoring 3.75 and 2.92 respectively. Ratings for Professors, Location, Internationality, and Value fall within a moderate range.

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This institution garners strong approval across multiple aspects, with particularly high marks for its **Professors (4.76)** and **Location (4.75)**. Student life and internationality also score well, above 4.5. **Accommodations (4.35)** received the lowest rating, though still generally positive, while facilities and value demonstrate solid, above-average performance.

This institution receives top marks in key areas, including its professors, international outlook, and overall value. Conversely, it scores zero in facilities, location, student life, and accommodation. These extreme ratings suggest a university that excels in academic and global aspects, but has significant shortcomings in its physical campus and student experience offerings.

This university demonstrates a solid performance in its **facilities and professors**, both scoring a respectable 3.67. The **student life and value** also receive a decent rating of 3.33. However, the **accommodation and location** stand out as weaker areas, receiving the lowest scores. Internationality is rated moderately at 3.0.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~96% of 179 reviews are positive, highlighting good quality education, approachable professors, and improving courses. A small fraction of feedback mentions issues with program value and student support.

Vast majority (~100%) of reviews are positive, praising the multicultural environment and valuable opportunities like study abroad and guest lectures. Educational quality and practical application are frequently highlighted. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4/5 from 13 reviews, ~85% of feedback is positive. Students highlight passionate teachers, practical/project-based learning, and valuable real-world experience. There are no negative reviews.

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All 21 reviews are positive, averaging 4.76/5 stars. Students frequently praised helpful teachers, strong academic support, and good facilities. Some also highlighted a positive transition experience and newfound confidence.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Students praise the learning experience and highly recommend the university.

Two out of three reviews are positive, highlighting hands-on learning and practical lecturers. One negative review mentions outdated systems and unreliable lectures. The average rating is 3/5.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
39%
15%
0%
76%
100%
0%
4★
56%
50%
69%
0%
24%
0%
67%
3★
10%
11%
15%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
33%
Most useful review
Most liked
Pretty good but competitive

The costs for EU students are ok. Housing is still crazy and you are lucky if you get assistance with that, but when you do, it's very good for the money. The classes are a bit big but we manage. I feel the curriculum is complete and up to date and theres nothing missing from my education

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As a computer science student at the Vrije Universitet in Amsterdam, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the level of expertise of the professors at this esteemed institution. The faculty members are passionate about their subjects and are always willing to provide guidance and support to students. The curriculum is rigorous, and the coursework is designed to challenge students and prepare them for the ever-evolving world of technology. The courses cover a broad range of topics, from programming languages and algorithms to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The faculty also encourages students to take part in research projects and internships, providing valuable opportunities to apply what we have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. The campus facilities are excellent, with state-of-the-art labs and equipment available for students to use. The university's location in Amsterdam also offers plenty of opportunities for students to engage in cultural and recreational activities outside of their studies. One of the things that stand out to me is the diverse student body. Being exposed to different perspectives and backgrounds has enriched my learning experience and expanded my understanding of computer science as a field. Overall, I would highly recommend the Vrije Universitet to any computer science student looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, excellent faculty, and a diverse and inclusive community.

Inholland International Creative Business

I started my journey with Inholland international creative business in September 2022. What sets this program apart from traditional university business majors is that we don't have exams. Instead we have projects that need to be completed, each semester we get different assignments based on the module of study, some of them are individual and some are in groups. The project-based approach to learning can be a refreshing change from traditional exams, especially for people that never liked exams. Located in close proximity to the city center and train station, the uni is easily accessible. The building itself is relatively new but not really big. The course material is engaging and not overly challenging, especially for those interested in the creative industry. The studies give you some free time to explore other interests or for a part-time job. Teachers are nice and helpful, you can always ask them any questions. I recommend asking a lot, it always helps! For first-year students, the university offers accommodation support, since it's not easy to find one especially in the netherlands. The university organizes some additional events or activities that everybody can take part in. Some of the ones I remember are: theater classes, classouting, painting cups, making tie-dye tote bags and Christmasmarket. Also for first years at the beginning of the uni year we have an intro week to meet people from your year and get to know them in a chill atmosphere (beach day/ boat trip). The only flaw so far is a slight inaccuracy in the program. Due to changes in the curriculum, some teachers' answers may differ in terms of assignments. However, a good solution for this is to direct questions related to assignments to the teacher who is grading them. Overall my experience so far is pretty good and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the same major.

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Studying the future

I’ve been studying at AMSIB for 3 years now. Almost 2 years were online studying due to COVID so I will share my experience considering most of the study up till now was online. I did start this year going to campus again. The program overall is pretty general. That makes the program pretty attractive to anybody because you can go to so many different fields after graduating. There is a possibility to do a major and to specialise in a field you like. However, the selection is pretty small (only 6 different majors) so that could be a point for improvement. The building of the school is located pretty far from the city centre and is placed next to a shopping area. As a result, there is not a lot to do around so most students just go home after. It’s a shame cause socialising is very important for us students. The school itself does not initiate a lot of social activities/ events which I think is a shame as well. The quality of the classes and the range of courses are pretty good. Some courses I would have to preferred to skip but most courses are a good pick. I really feel after 3 years that I gained so much knowledge about the business world and everything around it. The communication between students and teachers should be better. The communication goes through email and is very slow. Teachers should be more involved in my opinion. Diversity and inclusivity are also pretty impressive. However, the students should be more spread out between classes cause many classes are mostly Dutch students which counteracts the whole international environment idea. To finish, I would recommend the program as students gain enough knowledge by the time they want to choose a major which makes more students pursue their desired career path. I feel the school is working a lot on improving itself and its courses so I think it’s on the right path.

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