KU Leuven vs Odisee University of Applied Sciences vs Vlerick Business School vs ICHEC Brussels Management School vs LUCA School of Arts

Side-by-side comparison from 126 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: TETR College of Business (4.80)
KU Leuven: wins 0/6 categories
Odisee University of Applied Sciences: wins 2/6 categories
Vlerick Business School: wins 2/6 categories
ICHEC Brussels Management School: wins 0/6 categories
LUCA School of Arts: wins 0/6 categories
Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles - ULB: wins 0/6 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Leuven, Belgium
4.10
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98 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Best programme: Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
Best programme: Business Management
Brussels, Belgium
Not rated
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0 reviews
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New York City, United States
4.80
Top
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
3.54
5.00
Win
3.38
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Location
4.32
4.58
5.00
Win
3.38
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Professors
3.87
4.69
Win
4.67
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Internationality
4.42
4.77
Win
4.67
4.25
Not rated
Not rated
4.33
Student life
3.90
3.69
3.67
3.38
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.29
4.46
4.67
4.13
Not rated
Not rated
4.67
Accommodation
3.61
3.15
3.33
3.63
Not rated
Not rated
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Rigorous and enriching academic programs
  • +Strong international community and diverse student body
  • +Well-experienced professors and practical course content
  • +Hands-on, real-world focused learning and projects
  • +Strong preparation for business and professional life
  • +Supportive and personal student-professor relationships
  • +Rigorous, well-structured programs with real-world application
  • +Expert faculty deeply invested in student success
  • +Strong industry connections and career focus
  • +High-quality, applicable courses and expert, supportive professors
  • +International atmosphere and diverse student body
  • +Travel opportunities and enriched learning experiences

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  • +Experiential learning and practical application of business concepts
  • +High-quality instruction and direct industry leader engagement
  • +International exposure and strong peer networking opportunities
Cons
  • -Excessive workloads and limited study spaces.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unhelpful staff.
  • -Stressful, high-stakes assessment methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods leads to disinterest.
  • -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 cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are significant problems.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of support from staff are frequently mentioned.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resources detract from learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution achieves excellent scores across several aspects, particularly excelling in Internationality (4.42) and Location (4.32). Value for money also received a high mark (4.29). Conversely, the weakest area appears to be Accommodation (3.61), though Facilities (4) and Student Life (3.90) remain solid. Professors' ratings (3.87) are also respectable.

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.

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 demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** and **Professors**, both receiving high scores. **Student Life**, **Facilities**, and **Location** are rated moderately, while **Accomodation** is slightly better. The university's **Value** also scores well. The lowest-rated category is **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Student Life**, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

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This institution garners exceptionally high marks, particularly excelling in Student Life with a perfect score. Facilities, Location, and Accomodation are also strong, all receiving 4.5 ratings. Professors and Value are rated highly at 4.67. The lowest score, though still solid, is for Internationality at 4.33.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) praise the rigorous, intellectually enriching academic experience and strong international atmosphere. Limited negative feedback (~5.1%) highlights workload intensity and administrative complexity.

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.

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 an average rating of 4/5 from 8 reviews, ~88% are positive. Students highlight high-quality education, supportive and expert professors, and valuable applicable skills. An international atmosphere is also frequently praised.

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With an average rating of 4.75/5 from four reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight hands-on learning, business idea development, and valuable connections with industry leaders and peers as significant benefits. Minimal negative feedback was present.

Rating distribution
5★
35%
54%
67%
13%
0%
0%
75%
4★
47%
46%
33%
75%
0%
0%
25%
3★
14%
0%
0%
13%
0%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Academic Excellence at KU Leuven

KU Leuven provides a rigorous academic experience with a strong international atmosphere. The programs are demanding but intellectually enriching, encouraging independent study. While administrative processes can be complex, the overall environment supports growth for motivated and self-driven students.

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

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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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