EU Business School vs Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - EPFL vs EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL vs University of Basel - UNIBAS vs Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU

Side-by-side comparison from 337 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL (4.80)
EU Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - EPFL: wins 0/7 categories
EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL : wins 3/7 categories
University of Basel - UNIBAS: wins 0/7 categories
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU: wins 0/7 categories
Cesar Ritz Colleges: wins 3/7 categories
International Academy of Sport Management and Technology - AISTS: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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251 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Bioengineering
Best programme: BSc in International Hospitality Management
Best programme: Business Economics
Best programme: Architecture
Basel, Switzerland
4.50
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Hospitality
Best programme: Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.50
4.80
Win
4.25
2.50
4.50
4.58
Location
4.73
3.75
4.28
4.25
4.50
5.00
Win
4.92
Professors
4.04
4.25
4.57
4.20
3.50
4.00
4.58
Win
Internationality
4.72
4.75
4.93
3.80
2.50
5.00
Win
4.83
Student life
4.22
4.00
4.75
Win
3.60
3.50
4.50
4.17
Value
3.87
4.50
4.72
Win
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.50
Accommodation
3.54
3.25
4.61
3.80
4.00
5.00
Win
3.44
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful professors and career support
  • +Valuable practical and theoretical business knowledge
  • +Enriching overall student experience
  • +Strong research & innovation focus
  • +Affordable tuition
  • +Welcoming environment & clear processes
  • +Real-world application and engaging teaching methods
  • +International mobility and internship opportunities
  • +Strong sense of community and alumni support
  • +Diverse, inclusive international environment and community events
  • +High-quality, relevant academic programs and career preparation
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive, and accessible faculty
  • +Practical, interdisciplinary teaching
  • +Pleasant atmosphere with lecturers and students
  • +Good cafeteria food options
  • +Excellent teaching and campus facilities
  • +Strong career prospects and practical learning
  • +Good study-life balance
  • +Comprehensive sports industry immersion
  • +Networking and real-world connections
  • +Diverse and international cohort
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of support.
  • -Outdated facilities and a focus on attendance over quality education are criticized.
  • -The educational program is perceived as basic and unaccredited in some regions.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of student support and communication creates dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured by many students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in course content.
  • -Material is not fully in English and local students are insular.
  • -Teachers lack enthusiasm and suggest inadequate translation tools.
  • -The program has too many minor subjects, hindering focus on core learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder educational progress.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is a significant problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, with Location and Internationality receiving the highest marks at 4.73. Student Life also scores well at 4.22. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.42, suggesting room for improvement. Facilities and Professors are rated consistently around 4.04, while Value sits at a respectable 3.87.

The university demonstrates exceptional strengths in **Internationality** and **Facilities**, both receiving near-perfect scores. **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a lower rating compared to other aspects. Overall, the institution scores well in **Professors** and **Value**, with good marks also for **Student Life**. **Location** falls in the mid-range.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks, particularly excelling in Internationality with a near-perfect 4.93 rating. Student life and facilities also score very strongly, both above 4.7. The university's weakest area, though still good, is its Location, rated at 4.28. Overall, the ratings indicate a well-rounded university with a particular strength in its global appeal and student experience.

This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving a 4.25. **Professors** are also highly regarded at 4.2, and **Value** stands strong at 4. The university's **Student Life** is its weakest area, with a rating of 3.6, though **Accomodation** and **Internationality** are solid at 3.8.

This institution excels in its **Location** and **Accomodation**, both scoring a strong 4.5 and 4 respectively. The **Professors** and **Student Life** also receive a solid 3.5. However, **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, each receiving a lower rating of 2.5. The university offers good **Value** at 4.

This university garners exceptional ratings, particularly excelling in its prime **Location** and superb **Accommodations**, both receiving a perfect score. **Internationality** also stands out with a top mark. The weakest area, though still strong, is the **Professors** category with a rating of 4. Overall, the institution presents a highly positive profile, with **Facilities** and **Student Life** also receiving excellent scores of 4.5, and **Value** rated at a solid 4.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, receiving the highest marks in these areas. Facilities and professors also scored very well, indicating a high standard of academic and physical resources. Student life is rated positively, though not as high as the top-performing categories. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, which received the lowest score, suggesting room for improvement in student housing offerings. Overall value is rated favorably.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising professors, career services, and valuable skills gained. The remaining ~7.6% of feedback expresses concerns about disorganization and the quality of education.

All four reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars. Students praise the university's excellence in education and research, collaborative environment, and affordable cost.

With a ~95% positive rating (4.79/5), reviews highlight excellent opportunities and strong personal growth. No negative feedback was reported among the 61 reviews.

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews indicate a strong positive sentiment. Students frequently highlight the inclusive international environment and excellent research opportunities. Academic programs and supportive faculty are also recurring positive themes.

With an average rating of 3/5, university student feedback is split evenly. Positive comments highlight practical teaching and a pleasant atmosphere, while negative points focus on limited space and international student integration challenges.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, 100% of feedback is positive. Students praise the top-notch learning environment, amazing teachers, and excellent infrastructure, noting a good study-life balance and strong professional outcomes.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback (average 4.67/5) highlights program organization, networking opportunities, and comprehensive coverage of the sports industry. Some mention high living costs in Lausanne.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
50%
84%
20%
0%
50%
75%
4★
45%
50%
11%
60%
50%
50%
17%
3★
21%
0%
5%
20%
0%
0%
8%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
50%
0%
0%
1★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Student-Staff relationship

As far as universities go I think EU business school comes first in terms of student-staff relationship. Every member of the staff I have encountered has been more than helpful. What i think should improve as even tho its not connected to my previous point is I think the school should have more leniency towards tuition payment specially to international students because we are here despite the challenges of having to find willing banks to exchange local currencies to Euros.

A smart university

It is a great university, well ranked worldwide, with a beautiful view on the lac and the Alpes from the campus. The courses and the programs are really interesting, the teachers are smart, but you have to work a lot, specially during the first year of bachelor, which is a kind of selective year.

Learning Hospitality by Living it

Choosing EHL was a very intentional decision for me. As an extroverted person passionate about hospitality, I wanted a university where service excellence is not only taught but truly practiced. EHL stood out because of its balance between academic rigor and hands-on experience. The AP (preparatory year) program had a big impact on me. Working in operational roles such as fine dining service, front office, pastry taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to perform under pressure. It gave me real confidence in guest interaction and teamwork. Academically, I especially enjoyed classes related to financial accounting and economics as they helped me better understand how people and businesses function together. EHL’s career support also made a real difference. The interview preparation and guidance helped me secure my Front Office internship at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was a major opportunity for me. What makes EHL distinctive is its international environment and high standards. You’re constantly surrounded by ambitious, driven students, which pushes me to grow both personally and professionally. My advice to future students is to fully embrace the operational experience; it builds resilience and professionalism that truly sets you apart.

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Emphasis on sustainability but too poor international interactions

What I liked: -Sustainable concerns of the school -Partnership with Social Education University in order to deliver social related modules What I didn't like while being registered to an international program: -Some material modules are still in German, some teachers suggested to translate them on Deepl -Local students are not very open-minded... tend to create their own circles and don't include international students -Even though the program is supposed to be taught in English, more minors are given in German than in English, which reduces the minors choices to 3 only... To improve: -Class materials and/or explanations can be given in English even though the student asked a question in Swiss-German (more inclusive) -More inclusive events, even though students can not be forced to take part in them, help international students to be included by locals Recommend? : I do not think that I would recommend international students to study there. I studied one year in Geneva, and the international program there is more inclusive than the one in Lucerne.

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Support and Growth

The 15 months at AISTS were truly enlightening. What sets this program apart is its exceptional support system, offering unparalleled professional guidance and prioritizing mental health and wellness.

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