Free University of Berlin - FU vs Hertie School of Governance vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs GISMA Business School vs Open School of Management

Side-by-side comparison from 193 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.60)
Free University of Berlin - FU: wins 0/7 categories
Hertie School of Governance: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
GISMA Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Open School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
CareerFoundry: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: International Marketing
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Best programme: Business and Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.90
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4.23
3.71
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4.45
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Location
3.95
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4.40
4.14
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4.83
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Professors
4.10
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4.43
4.21
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4.88
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Internationality
4.38
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4.44
4.29
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4.50
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Student life
3.95
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4.11
4.08
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4.61
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Value
3.90
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4.32
4.00
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4.56
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Accommodation
3.05
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3.68
3.77
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4.27
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and approachable professors
  • +International and diverse student environment
  • +No tuition fees and good value for money

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  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Supportive professors and quality curriculum
  • +International focus and career relevance
  • +Friendly faculty and good learning environment

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  • +Welcoming international community & diverse backgrounds
  • +Interactive flipped classroom & engaging discussions
  • +Approachable professors & personal development focus
Cons
  • -Overcrowded lectures and underfunded facilities.
  • -Lack of support for new students.

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  • -Slow and unresponsive administrative processes, including grade processing and student support.
  • -Poor staff attitude and lack of accountability for errors in student records and applications.
  • -Inadequate support and guidance for online students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Lack of refund processing and poor communication are major concerns.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
Rating summary
What students say

Internationality stands out as the university's strongest attribute, receiving the highest rating. Other areas like Professors, Location, and Student Life also perform well. Accommodations received the lowest score, indicating it as the weakest area. Facilities and Value for money also earned solid, though not exceptional, marks.

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This institution garners notable praise in several key areas, with **Internationality** and **Professors** receiving particularly high scores. The **Value** proposition is also well-regarded. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated aspect. Other aspects like Facilities, Location, and Student Life fall within a more moderate range of positive feedback.

This institution performs strongest in Internationality, with a rating of 4.29. Professors and Location also receive high marks, both above 4.14. Conversely, Facilities and Accomodation are the weakest areas, scoring 3.71 and 3.77 respectively. Student Life and Value are rated solidly around 4.

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Overall, the university receives strong marks across various aspects. Professors and location are particularly lauded, achieving the highest scores. Student life and internationality also perform well. While accommodation is rated slightly lower, the university demonstrates a solid standing in facilities and value, with no significantly weak areas identified.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96% of 25 reviews are positive, highlighting strong academics, an international environment, and accessible tuition. One review mentioned overcrowded lectures and underfunded facilities.

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~95% of reviews are positive, praising flexibility, modern platforms, and accessible materials. A small percentage (~5%) mention issues with grading delays and slow administrative support.

With an average rating of 4.14/5, ~86% of reviews are positive, praising quality education and helpful faculty. Approximately 14% of feedback mentions administrative issues.

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Students report a highly positive experience (~100%), highlighting the welcoming international community and engaging, interactive teaching methods. Professors are approachable, and opportunities like double degrees are appreciated. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
28%
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57%
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65%
4★
56%
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27%
21%
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35%
3★
12%
0%
6%
7%
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2★
4%
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2%
7%
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1★
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3%
7%
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Research

Free University of Berlin is a great educational institution for international students. It gives you a great opportunity to learn how to work with an international teams in fields of the sociological research.

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The best university in the world

My experience with IU is very wonderful and exceptional. The learning process is smooth and easy especially for online students and the exams are well tailored to test your knowledge on what you have been learning. It is quite great indeed.

Msc international business management

The MSc in international business management has the main subject like finance and risk management. International economics, and research methods and scientific work, which helps students in business.

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Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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