University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria - FH OOE vs USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten vs University of Graz vs Graz University of Technology - TU Graz vs FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Side-by-side comparison from 36 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted
- +Practical, hands-on learning and real-world applications
- +Engaging learning environment with diverse classmates
- +Relevant, future-focused curriculum blending theory and practice
- +Supportive & approachable faculty
- +Practical, real-world focused education
- +Welcoming campus & international community
- +Helpful and approachable professors
- +Good value and facilities
- +Strong connections with staff
- +High-quality technical education and competent, approachable professors.
- +Modern facilities and strong industry connections for practical learning and career prospects.
- +Student-friendly city with a welcoming and supportive international community.
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- -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder the learning experience.
- -Lack of support and communication from instructors and the institution is a common complaint.
- -Unresponsive or unhelpful administrative and management staff.
- -Outdated or poorly maintained facilities and technology.
- -Lack of clear communication regarding policies and expectations.
- -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
- -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are frequently mentioned.
- -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or not sufficiently preparing students for the future.
- -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
- -Slow and poor communication from staff is a problem.
- -The academic system is overly complicated and inefficient.
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Overall, this university garners strong student satisfaction, particularly excelling in Value (4.82) and Professors (4.71). Facilities and Internationality also receive high marks. Student Life and Location are well-regarded, while Accomodation shows the lowest, though still positive, rating at 4.12. The institution demonstrates a robust academic environment complemented by excellent external connections and perceived affordability.
This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Accommodation stands out with a perfect score, alongside excellent marks for Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and Value, all at 4.75. Facilities and Location are also highly rated at 4.67. The only area not achieving a perfect or near-perfect score is Facilities, though it remains very strong.
This university garners excellent marks, particularly excelling in accommodation and internationality, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, professors, location, and overall value are also strong, all rated a solid four. Student life, however, is identified as a relative weakness with a score of three.
An analysis of university ratings reveals exceptional strengths in **Internationality** (5.0) and **Location** (4.75), alongside excellent scores for **Facilities** (4.6) and **Accomodation** (4.4). Student life is rated positively at 4.0, and value is highly regarded at 4.8. The weakest area, comparatively, is **Professors**, which received a rating of 3.6.
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With an average rating of 4.84/5, nearly all (~100%) of the 19 reviews are positive. Students highly praise the engaging, diverse class environments and professors' real-world experience. Practical, hands-on learning with a strong industry focus is also frequently highlighted.
All 6 reviews are positive, rating the university an average of 4.83/5. Students highlight approachable professors, practical classes, and a welcoming, modern campus. They feel supported and express pride in their academic and personal growth.
With an average rating of 3.8/5, ~80% of reviews are positive. Students generally appreciate helpful professors and good facilities. Some note anonymity and self-reliance required, particularly in larger programs.
University feedback is largely positive (~83%), praising dynamic programs, international focus, and supportive faculty. Some negative feedback (~17%) mentions slow administrative interactions.
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When I was looking for master programs to apply for it was very important to me that the things that I was going to learn would prepare me for the future and I believe the university fulfilled this completely. The subjects were given focusing on the right technologies that are relevant for the job market of today and the future. This prepared me for the professional assignments I have had afterwards. Classes have a very good mix between theory and practice, so if you're like me that learns best by seeing the theory into real action, this is the place for you.
Coming to USTP was more than just starting a degree, it was the beginning of finding myself. I came in unsure, a little overwhelmed, but quickly found a place where I felt seen, heard, and challenged in the best way. The professors didn’t just teach, they believed in me. I still remember the moment my lecturer told me, "You have something unique, use it." That changed everything. I went on to lead a student media project that got recognized at a national event, something I never imagined doing before. Campus life felt like a family. From late-night study sessions to creative workshops and international friendships, it was a mix of hard work, laughter, and growth. St. Pölten gave me more than an education, it gave me confidence, purpose, and unforgettable memories. If you’re looking for a place that will help you find your voice and push you to grow, this is it.
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TU Graz has very modern facilities that offer many tech advancements and amenities, while being situated in the center of the beautiful city of Graz. That is where all the positives end. The university is perfect for someone who likes to do things in the most complicated way possible, while receiving nothing in exchange. The interaction between students and professors/assistants/workers in different departments is nonexistent, very slow and cumbersome. Simple questions are never answered directly, but rather in the way of transferring you between different people who “can” answer it, while in reality everybody can resolve it but nobody cares to do it. The teachers just come to give their lecture and then mysteriously disappear until the next lecture. This lack of communication is further enhanced by the fact that the online portal is ancient, unnecessary complicated and unintuitive to use. While there was an update of the site for the last semester, it still remains completely unusable. The students find new menus, options and hidden buttons every day and this causes a multitude of complications. Also, the lectures and the exercises have nothing in common. The lecture teaches about one thing, while the exercise about another. And they are not further enhancements of each other, just different chapters of the script for the year. For example in one of them, we are being taught the beginning of the script, while the other focuses on the middle part of it, which is ridiculous because most of the chapters in the scripts are connected to each other. On another note, the majority of the students are extremely narrow-minded and don’t even try to make any type of social interaction. Everybody lives, stays and studies in absolute loneliness, which benefits the utterly depressing atmosphere on campus. Lastly, but definitely not on the last place, the final exams are scheduled absurdly. Last semester I had 4 exams in a week and 2 of them were in the same day. And the next exam was in the middle of our break two weeks after the other exams. It is impossible to finish all the subjects for a semester in one semester because they always overlap, keeping in mind the extracurricular activities are mandatory and are never scheduled so that one can visit all of their classes. These and more personal reasons are why the beginning of next year I will no longer be studying there.
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