University of Mannheim vs WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management vs CBS International Business School - CBS vs Mannheim Business School vs Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 57 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Schiller International University (4.60)
University of Mannheim: wins 0/7 categories
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: wins 3/7 categories
CBS International Business School - CBS: wins 1/7 categories
Mannheim Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Mannheim University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 3/7 categories
University of Applied Management Studies - HdWM: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Mannheim, Germany
4.20
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Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: Business
Best programme: International Business (B.Sc.)
Mannheim, Germany
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Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Category ratings
Facilities
4.28
4.50
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4.35
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3.92
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Location
4.11
4.50
4.00
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4.93
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Professors
4.22
4.50
4.48
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4.64
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Internationality
4.33
3.50
4.48
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4.93
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Student life
3.94
3.50
4.47
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4.15
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Value
4.33
4.50
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4.14
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4.29
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Accommodation
3.78
4.00
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3.61
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3.62
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong reputation and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and engaging course content
  • +International exchange and diverse specialization options
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +International exposure and real-world business cases
  • +Engaging program with opportunities for skill development and creativity
  • +Practical learning with real-world experience and project-based focus
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors with a focus on student growth
  • +International environment and networking opportunities

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  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are consistently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues create a sense of being taken advantage of.
  • -Inconsistent teacher quality is a recurring concern.

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  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university is rated highly across several key aspects, particularly excelling in **Internationality** and **Value**, both scoring 4.33. Facilities also received a strong score of 4.28. Student life and accommodation, while still positive, represent areas with slightly lower ratings, with student life at 3.94 and accommodation at 3.78, suggesting these might be opportunities for further enhancement.

Overall, this university garners very positive feedback. Its strongest aspects include excellent Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring a high 4.5. Value is also rated highly at 4.5. Areas with slightly lower scores are Student Life and Internationality, both at 3.5. Accommodations received a solid 4.

This university receives excellent feedback, particularly for its professors and internationality, both scoring approximately 4.48. Student life also scores highly at around 4.47. The weakest area is accommodation, with a rating of 3.61. Facilities are rated at 4.35, location at 4, and value at about 4.14, indicating generally positive perceptions across most aspects of the university experience.

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The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.15/5 average rating from 20 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students highlight the university's strong reputation, extensive international opportunities, and excellent academic quality, including experienced professors and relevant course content.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (100% positive reviews) with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight experienced professors, a strong mix of theory and practical application, and enjoyable staff and fellow students.

With a 4.25/5 average rating from 24 reviews, ~92% of students had a positive experience. Praised themes include project-based learning, professors' real-world experience, and networking opportunities. A small ~4% of feedback mentioned administrative issues.

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University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

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Rating distribution
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75%
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43%
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7%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Great professors and close relationship with companies

The university offers very interesting courses and allows in the Psychology programme a wide range of possibilities to choose your courses from. The classes are pretty small so it's easier to discuss topics. Every year there is a career fair organized which brings together students and companies and underlines the importance of the University of Mannheim for recruiters. There are also plenty of student organizations which you can volunteer for. It was a great time studying in Mannheim and I have the feeling that it prepared me very well for my future working life.

Blend of business and creativity

Amazing program, it provides the perfect blend and opportunity to learn skills and also explore your creativity. Most professors are very experienced and well known within their field of expertise. Some are outstanding and provide you with great knowledge. There is a lot of emphases given to practical learning and group projects. WHU staff, as well as students, were good fun.

My little experience in CBS business school

I've had a good experience so far while I've been studying at CBS. However, the majority of students are of German nationality, while there are also students from other nations. If you're feeling under the weather or don't feel like going to school, they provide a blended learning option that allows you to stay at home and participate in the class simultaneously online. The campus in Cologne is not particularly cutting-edge, but I've heard that the campus in Mainz is more or less cutting-edge and attractive. The instructors and departmental officials are all cordial. The School encourages pupils to participate in a variety of sports because it values a healthy balance between work and recreation. As a result of CBS's partnerships with various significant businesses, the School is able to maintain its curricula current with the needs of the modern business world. Additionally, partnerships allow CBS to give its students greater options for internships and professional experience. By participating in business projects in collaboration with well-known companies, students can also gain important information and skills.

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The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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