Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - ETH Zurich vs Czech University of Life Sciences Prague vs University of Helsinki vs Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences - HRO vs Wageningen University

Side-by-side comparison from 169 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences - HRO (4.50)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - ETH Zurich: wins 1/7 categories
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague: wins 0/7 categories
University of Helsinki: wins 4/7 categories
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences - HRO: wins 2/7 categories
Wageningen University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Reading: wins 0/7 categories
THNK: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Computer and Information Science
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Helsinki, Finland
4.30
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18 reviews
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Best programme: Botany
Best programme: Bachelor of International Studies
Wageningen, The Netherlands
4.10
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Environmental Sciences
Reading, The United Kingdom
4.30
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76 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.28
4.18
4.83
Win
4.67
4.69
4.29
Not rated
Location
4.25
3.50
4.42
4.67
Win
3.77
4.48
Not rated
Professors
3.76
3.91
4.54
Win
4.00
4.00
4.18
Not rated
Internationality
4.26
3.73
4.38
4.67
Win
4.54
4.37
Not rated
Student life
4.20
4.18
4.85
Win
4.33
4.08
4.22
Not rated
Value
4.54
Win
4.00
4.46
4.50
4.08
4.20
Not rated
Accommodation
3.05
3.40
4.38
Win
3.25
4.31
4.01
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality education and demanding curriculum
  • +Excellent digitalization and accessible learning platforms
  • +Vibrant campus life and strong student support systems
  • +Vibrant campus life and diverse international community
  • +High educational standards and comprehensive, practical programs
  • +Excellent international relations and globally recognized degrees
  • +Top-tier research and teaching quality
  • +Supportive and accessible teachers and staff
  • +Balanced academic freedom with guidance and structure
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences and industry focus
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Flexible learning paths and knowledgeable instructors
  • +Passionate, knowledgeable, and caring teachers
  • +Relevant courses with career focus and internship opportunities
  • +Inclusive, multicultural environment with modern facilities and green spaces
  • +Excellent, passionate lecturers and supportive learning environment
  • +Engaging teaching methods that foster independence and deeper understanding
  • +Strong academic support and career preparation resources

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -A perceived lack of student support and engagement is a recurring negative.
  • -Experiencing biased treatment and bullying from professors, especially regarding language proficiency.
  • -Witnessing unfair grading practices where Czech students receive preferential treatment over international students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a major drawback.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.
  • -Students dislike outdated facilities and poorly maintained infrastructure.
  • -Many students express frustration with disorganized administrative processes and unresponsive management.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as irrelevant or not engaging.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Conflict of interest among professors detracts from the academic experience.
  • -The value for tuition fees is questioned.
  • -Unapproachable and rude staff with a hands-off teaching mentality.
  • -Lack of student motivation and university care for student well-being.
  • -Poor campus atmosphere and perceived danger in the surrounding town.

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Rating summary
What students say

Assessing this university reveals a generally positive student experience. Value for money is outstanding, scoring highest, closely followed by internationality and facilities. Student life and location also receive strong endorsements. However, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a notably lower rating. Professors' ratings are respectable but fall below the other strong categories.

Academic and student life aspects of this university stand out, with Facilities and Student Life both scoring an impressive 4.18. Value also received a strong rating of 4. Areas for potential improvement include Location and Accommodation, which scored lower at 3.5 and 3.4 respectively. Professors and Internationality received solid mid-range scores, indicating a generally positive but not exceptional performance in these areas.

This institution receives outstanding marks for its **Facilities** (4.83) and **Student Life** (4.85). While **Location** (4.42), **Accomodation** (4.38), and **Internationality** (4.38) are strong, they represent the lower end of the provided ratings. Professors are well-regarded at 4.54, and value for money scores 4.46.

This institution garners strong acclaim for its **Facilities**, **Location**, and **Internationality**, all scoring an impressive 4.67. Student life also receives a favorable 4.33. The university offers good value at 4.5 and a respectable 4 for its professors. Its weakest area, however, is **Accomodation**, with a rating of 3.25.

This institution receives excellent scores across the board, with its **Facilities** standing out as a particular strength at 4.69. **Student Life** and **Value** are also highly rated, both achieving 4.08. The **Location** received the lowest score at 3.77, though overall satisfaction remains high.

This university garners strong approval in several key areas, most notably its **location**, which received the highest rating. Students also expressed satisfaction with **internationality** and **facilities**. While overall scores remain positive, **accommodation** registered as the lowest-rated aspect among the surveyed categories. Ratings for professors, student life, and value fall within a similar, favorable range.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.3/5 from 43 reviews, nearly all ~93% are positive. Students highlight an impressive academic environment, high teaching quality, and good digitalization. Some mention demanding workloads and variable organization.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~83%), highlighting a great atmosphere, campus life, and diverse study opportunities. A small minority (~8.3%) encountered challenges with accents and perceived unfairness in oral exams.

University reviews are highly positive (~78%), praising high-quality teaching, research, and student independence. The city and supportive environment are also frequently highlighted.

All 6 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students praise the real-world learning, hands-on projects, internships, and international environment. Some minor suggestions include more structured courses and improved communication.

~80% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable teachers, relevant courses, and a multicultural environment. A smaller ~20% express concerns regarding supervision and specific management departments.

Around 96% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive learning, excellent lecturers, and personal growth. A small percentage of negative feedback noted unapproachable staff and a hands-off teaching approach.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
42%
44%
50%
57%
43%
0%
4★
51%
42%
44%
50%
21%
45%
0%
3★
9%
8%
11%
0%
0%
8%
0%
2★
0%
8%
0%
0%
21%
3%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Geting a very deep understanding of the material.

Pro: Very good education. Con: Very high workload. We get tought more details and theory behind the concepts we learn than at other universities. However, this also shows in a higher workload. Nevertheless, it is very interesting. For student life, there are lots of great student associations, there is really something for everyone and plenty of events to attend or associations to join.

Bulling against Russian students

In overall that was a sad experience unfortunately as instead of concentrating on the learning you had to be stressing out on how strong your accent was in Czech in order not to get another portion of bullying from professors for where you’re from. Oral part of each exam was a total madness as again, Czech students were lucky to get a mark 3 just for a couple of words, while Russian students were kept for 40 min and still were left with “not succeeded” results. We were all in the same room, so we witnessed that with our own eyes. Due to that a lot of Russian students had to repeat the program twice and graduate not in 3 years, but in 4-6 years. I’m glad a few professors were sane and very pleasant people, but mostly Economical faculty especially Business Administration program in Czech language was a nightmare for students from Russia. We were so happy to finally graduate at least for Bachelor program and never to continue with this horrible faculty PEF specialty Podnikani a Administrativa (in cz) again. I’m taking about time period 2013-2019, hopefully those professors are not there anymore. For the sake of my objective opinion, I’m happy to mention that I’ve been working for a big international company for many years now, I speak several languages fluently and accents were never a problem in the international environment, but for this university it did unfortunately. I’m so happy I’m not a student anymore and I don’t recommend to study in Czech for any foreigners here in Prague , rather choose English programs even in the same faculty PEF at this university.

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Designing My Own Study Path

Studying International Business we moved to a new building in my third year of University. The new building is amazing and has an encouraging atmosphere. I am constantly surrounded by different cultures and encouraged to meet new people. I was able to design my own learning path, choose topics I was interested in, and study abroad. The course could be a little more structured and I think the university could work on its communication sometimes, but overall I am really satisfied with my decision.

Perfect study/social uni

I have overall had a great experience at WUR. As an international student, I felt very much included very fast, because there as so many internationals, and the Dutch also practically all speak English there. The courses being offered in English also helped with this. The teachers speak very clearly during lectures overall and are of great help during tutorials, where you are in smaller groups of students to put into practice the theory learned in class. Also, the campus is very modern, the classrooms and library are well taken care of and even have adjustable tables and chairs, to help avoid back/neck/arm pain when studying. The university also allows each student to have a study advisor for academic orientation or personal questions, guiding the students through the process to make sure they achieve their academic goals in the most adequate way for them. The manner of learning is also very multidisciplinary, which I really enjoy because it helps to get an overview of the world’s problems from each side of the story, taking all into consideration. The student life in Wageningen is quite in a cozy atmosphere I must say, because the city is so small, everyone is connected somehow and it is very easy to make friends. Lots of parties are house parties or some casual pot-luck dinners with friends. But there are also some nice pubs or bars and restaurants in the cute city centre where you can enjoy a drink or meal on a terrace. You can get from any point A to point B within 15-20min maximum in Wageningen with your bike, so it’s really practical for going out, groceries, or not having to wake up too early for classes! Many extra-curricular activities are offered by associations, where you can get accustomed to Dutch culture, sustainability projects, sports, and parties! I recommend this university to anyone looking for a nice balance between social and study life.

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