Boston University - BU vs Saarland University vs TH Köln University of Applied Sciences vs Weihenstephan – Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences vs Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology

Side-by-side comparison from 101 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: TH Köln University of Applied Sciences (4.70)
Boston University - BU: wins 0/7 categories
Saarland University: wins 0/7 categories
TH Köln University of Applied Sciences: wins 3/7 categories
Weihenstephan – Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology: wins 2/7 categories
Ala-Too International Medical University Bishkek Kyrgyzstan: wins 1/7 categories
University of the Republic - UdelaR: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4.20
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86 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Saarbrücken, Germany
3.50
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Cybersecurity
Best programme: Computer Engineering and Informatics
Best programme: 2D Animation
Best programme: Bachelor of Medicine
Best programme: Psychology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.37
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
4.00
3.50
Location
4.56
3.25
5.00
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Not rated
4.33
4.00
4.00
Professors
4.45
3.75
4.33
Not rated
4.25
3.50
4.50
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Internationality
4.49
4.25
4.33
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.50
3.00
Student life
4.27
3.50
4.33
Not rated
4.50
5.00
Win
3.00
Value
4.35
3.50
4.33
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
4.22
3.00
4.33
Win
Not rated
4.25
3.50
2.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Exceptional faculty and supportive learning environment
  • +Prime urban location with diverse opportunities
  • +Challenging academics and resources for student success
  • +Challenging, conceptual learning and personal growth
  • +Excellent, approachable professors and diverse disciplines
  • +Great facilities, peaceful location, and affordable amenities
  • +Quality international education and engaging learning environment
  • +Supportive professors and effective teaching methods
  • +Relevant and well-structured academic programs

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  • +Supportive faculty and enriching learning environment
  • +Ample opportunities for personal development and activities
  • +Conducive academic facilities and green campus surroundings
  • +Excellent teaching methods and technological support
  • +Diverse international student body
  • +Accessible, high-quality education and strong theoretical foundation
  • +Skilled, knowledgeable professors and research training
  • +Free and diverse learning environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently criticized.
  • -The curriculum or teaching quality is often found to be lacking.
  • -Useless coursework and lack of workforce preparation.
  • -Programs appear to prioritize financial gain over student development.
  • -Outdated facilities hinder learning and research.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and lack of student support are significant problems.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of support and communication leaves students feeling neglected.
  • -Frustration with administrative and management issues.
  • -Discontent with outdated facilities and resources.
  • -Concerns about curriculum relevance and teaching quality.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities are a common complaint.
  • -Unclear communication and poor course structure frustrate students.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners excellent scores across most metrics. Notably, the **Location** stands out with the highest rating. **Student Life**, **Accomodation**, and **Facilities** also receive strong, positive feedback, indicating a well-rounded student experience. While still high, **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** received slightly lower, though still very competitive, scores compared to the strongest area.

Internationality stands out as the university's strongest asset, earning a high rating of 4.25. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score at 3. Facilities also score well at 4. Professors and student life are rated moderately, at 3.75 and 3.5 respectively. Location and value are also in the middle range.

This institution receives excellent marks, with perfect scores for its facilities and location. Areas such as professors, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value are also highly rated, all scoring an average of 4.33. The university demonstrates considerable strengths across multiple facets of the student experience.

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This institution garners excellent reviews across multiple aspects, with Internationality standing out as its strongest area, achieving a perfect score. Student Life and Value also received commendations with 4.5 ratings. Conversely, Facilities represent the lowest-rated category, though still solid at 4. This establishes a generally positive academic and social environment.

This institution excels in student life, receiving a perfect score. Facilities and location also garnered high marks, both at 4. Conversely, professors, accommodation, and internationality present areas for potential improvement, each scoring 3.5. The university demonstrates good value with a rating of 4.

Academic strengths shine through with excellent ratings for **Professors** (4.5) and a solid score for **Location** (4). The university also scores well on **Value** (4). However, **Accomodation** (2.5) stands out as a significant weakness, alongside a moderate rating for **Student Life** (3). **Facilities** (3.5) and **Internationality** (3) fall within the average range.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.23/5, ~94% of reviews are positive. Students praise the learning environment, excellent faculty, and vibrant city location. No negative feedback was provided.

Three out of four reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting professors, diverse disciplines, and good facilities. One negative review (~25%) criticizes coursework and workforce preparation. The average rating is 3.5/5.

All three reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight high-quality education, friendly professors, and well-taught lessons. Some noted concerns about affordable housing and job availability for international students.

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Four reviews show an average rating of 4.25/5. Students praise supportive lecturers, good academic facilities like the library, and various student activities. Some note minor facility issues such as classroom seating and paved roads.

With an average rating of 4/5 from two reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). One student highlighted excellent teaching methods and technological support. No negative feedback was received.

With a 3.5/5 average rating, feedback suggests a highly positive experience (~50%), highlighting accessible, high-quality education with skilled professors. No negative reviews were recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
29%
25%
67%
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0%
4★
65%
50%
33%
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75%
0%
50%
3★
6%
0%
0%
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50%
50%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
25%
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Nowhere near acceptable

This university is a complete joke. The administrative staff are very wonderful, but the amount of useless coursework is appalling. You will not be prepared in any way for the workforce and you will not even be given enough foundational knowledge to pursue a research oriented track that meaningfully advances a scientific field. The programs are solely intended to lure in outside money from foreign students into the impoverished and economically depressed region. This could be forgiven if the programs then provided the basis for sustained economic growth and innovation, which would result in long term economic benefits for all parties. But they do not, instead just wasting years of life and tens of thousands of euros for students.

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