Aarhus University - AU vs Roskilde University - RUC vs Technical University of Denmark - DTU vs VIA University College - VIA vs Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College

Side-by-side comparison from 223 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Aarhus University - AU: wins 1/7 categories
Roskilde University - RUC: wins 3/7 categories
Technical University of Denmark - DTU: wins 0/7 categories
VIA University College - VIA: wins 1/7 categories
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College: wins 0/7 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 2/7 categories
KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Information Systems
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
4.50
4.72
4.88
Win
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
Location
4.14
Win
4.00
3.81
3.90
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Professors
4.30
5.00
Win
4.50
4.44
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
Internationality
4.03
4.75
4.44
4.92
Not rated
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
3.85
4.50
Win
4.41
3.84
Not rated
3.50
Not rated
Value
4.18
4.75
Win
4.72
4.24
Not rated
4.50
Not rated
Accommodation
3.94
3.50
4.06
3.86
Not rated
4.50
Win
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment and community
  • +Convenient location and urban setting
  • +Project-based learning with real-life problems
  • +Supportive and helpful teachers
  • +International and diverse student atmosphere
  • +Interactive and practical learning with helpful lecturers
  • +Supportive and inclusive community with diverse student life
  • +International environment and a wide course selection
  • +Practical, real-world focused education
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Organized learning environment and resources

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  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry relevance
  • +Accessible and supportive teachers
  • +International learning environment and cultural exchange

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The academic environment and faculty engagement are disappointing.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Ineffective teaching and a lack of clear communication cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary obstacles.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently mentioned.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including inconsistent teaching quality and lack of student attention.
  • -Outdated facilities and course material requiring reorganization.
  • -Lack of feedback on exams and unclear grading policies.

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  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary stress and frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.

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Rating summary
What students say

Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations across multiple aspects. The strongest areas are its **Professors** (4.30) and **Facilities** (4.22), indicating excellent academic and resource provisions. **Location** (4.14) and **Value** (4.18) are also highly rated. **Student Life** (3.85) emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still a respectable score, with **Accomodation** (3.94) and **Internationality** (4.03) performing moderately well.

A generally positive assessment emerges from these university ratings. The institution excels in areas like **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring an impressive 4.75. **Professors** also receive a perfect score of 5. The primary area for improvement lies with **Accomodation**, which is rated a comparatively lower 3.5, though still within a good range. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are also strong points, rated 4.5.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its **Facilities** and **Value**, both scoring a near-perfect 4.72. **Student Life** and **Internationality** also stand out with strong ratings around 4.4. **Professors** are well-regarded at 4.5. **Accomodation** fares decently at 4.06. The **Location** is the weakest area, receiving the lowest score of 3.81.

Exhibiting exceptional strengths in Internationality (4.92) and Facilities (4.88), this institution receives very high marks in these areas. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.44. Conversely, Student Life (3.84) and Location (3.9) represent the weaker aspects of the university experience, though accommodations (3.86) are only slightly above this. Value is rated a solid 4.24.

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Across surveyed categories, this institution excels in **Internationality (5)**, **Facilities (4.5)**, **Accomodation (4.5)**, and **Value (4.5)**. Professors also receive high marks at **4.5**. The university's weakest areas are **Location**, rated at **3**, and **Student Life**, scoring **3.5**.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexible classes, urban settings, and approachable, knowledgeable lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback exists, with approximately 1% expressing regret about their experience.

With a ~70% positive sentiment, students praise project-based learning, supportive teachers, and the international atmosphere. Some mention a need for independence and time management. No negative reviews were recorded.

All 20 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.45/5. Students praise the interactive learning, supportive atmosphere, and diverse international community. They also highlight engaging subjects and good student life opportunities.

With a 4.08 average rating from 119 reviews, ~74% are positive, praising organized schedules, helpful teachers, and practical learning. Negative feedback is minimal (~4.2%) and briefly mentions program variability and limited student attention.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive, representing 100%. Reviews highlight practical, industry-relevant education and helpful, available teachers.

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Rating distribution
5★
29%
50%
45%
33%
0%
50%
0%
4★
64%
20%
55%
48%
0%
50%
0%
3★
5%
30%
0%
15%
0%
0%
0%
2★
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
High level of students, but too academic-focused (theoretical)

The MSc in Finance programme is one of the toughest of the Business School, therefore, it is a high level programme due to the level of the admitted students and the work required. However, I think the course is way too academic-focused (theoretical rather than practical). I like the competitiveness of the programme and of the students. I would definitely recommend it to a European friend (it is free tuition for EU citizens) but perhaps not for a non-European friend. The campus is small and rather old, but good enough to do all student-related tasks. The night life in Aarhus can be quite nice, it is a very young city where 15% of the city are students or young adults. I think the Career Services could play a bigger role and have more on campus recruiting as Aarhus is a leading university in Denmark.

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Learning in a conducive environment

Forget stuffy lectures and textbook-only learning! At DTU, you're thrown headfirst into real-world challenges. Professors are industry veterans, not just academics, and they bring their practical experience into the classroom. You'll be building prototypes, collaborating on projects with companies, and even testing your ideas in the field. By the time you graduate, you won't just have a degree, you'll have a portfolio of real-world experience that makes the transition from student to professional seamless.

Marketing Management Student

I believe VIA UC gives really good opportunities to develop within a specific field. I can talk from my experience being a Marketing Management student. The study model is comprehensive with internship possibilities to gain practical knowledge about the subject. I enjoy learning environment as well as lecturers, who can be successful entrepreneurs/experts in their field. The focus is based on group work as well as problem-solving cases. Campus Horsens offers a wide range of places to study, library, gym, and several organisations as AIESEC or student council DSR, that offer extracurricular opportunities. The attached Vitus Bering Innovation Park gives an insight into a business environment which encourages students to participate in innovative challenges or offers support with developing own businesses.

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