WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management vs International School of IT Security vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Ruhr University of Bochum vs Bochum University of Applied Sciences

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management (4.50)
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: wins 3/5 categories
International School of IT Security: wins 0/5 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/5 categories
Ruhr University of Bochum: wins 2/5 categories
Bochum University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/5 categories
EBZ Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Protestant University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/5 categories
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Best programme: Business
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: Chemistry
Bochum, Germany
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Facilities
4.50
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3.69
4.03
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Location
4.50
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3.87
4.20
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Professors
4.50
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4.43
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Internationality
3.50
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4.44
4.56
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Student life
3.50
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3.62
4.12
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Value
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4.32
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Accommodation
4.00
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3.11
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +International exposure and real-world business cases
  • +Engaging program with opportunities for skill development and creativity

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  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Free tuition and welcoming professors
  • +Well-structured courses and research opportunities
  • +Numerous skill development and social opportunities

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Cons
  • -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.

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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 frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders learning.

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Rating summary
What students say

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.

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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 garners strong acclaim, particularly for its Internationality and Professors, both scoring 4.5 or higher. Student Life and Location also received commendable ratings around 4.1-4.2. The weakest area is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.53. Facilities are rated moderately at 4.03, and Value is also high at 4.5.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

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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.

All seven reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.29/5. Students highlight strong teaching quality, research opportunities, and a welcoming environment. Some mention a desire for more online content and better international student support.

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Rating distribution
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Most useful review
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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.

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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.

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