HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management vs Leipzig University - UniLeipzig vs CBS International Business School - CBS vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs New European College

Side-by-side comparison from 181 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Lancaster University Leipzig (5.00)
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
Leipzig University - UniLeipzig: wins 1/7 categories
CBS International Business School - CBS: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
New European College: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 0/7 categories
Lancaster University Leipzig: wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: International Business (B.Sc.)
Best programme: MBA
Munich, Germany
4.90
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15 reviews
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Best programme: BBA Specialization Marketing and Communication
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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12 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Category ratings
Facilities
3.33
3.89
4.58
3.69
4.21
3.83
5.00
Win
Location
3.33
4.41
4.00
3.87
4.77
4.92
5.00
Win
Professors
3.33
4.00
4.50
4.43
4.86
4.58
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.00
4.53
4.67
4.44
4.93
4.92
5.00
Win
Student life
3.33
4.18
4.58
3.62
4.62
4.08
5.00
Win
Value
3.67
4.12
4.50
4.32
4.79
4.17
5.00
Win
Accommodation
2.67
4.24
Win
3.83
3.11
4.14
3.67
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging curriculum and diverse, experienced professors
  • +Strong emphasis on teamwork and networking opportunities
  • +Excellent student support and administrative service
  • +Excellent academic programs and knowledgeable, supportive professors
  • +Diverse and international student body and multicultural environment
  • +Vibrant campus community and practical, career-focused learning
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive faculty with real-world experience
  • +Practical, industry-focused curriculum and learning opportunities
  • +Modern campus facilities and networking opportunities
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Supportive, family-like community and approachable, helpful lecturers
  • +Personalized attention and mentorship throughout the academic journey
  • +Beyond academics, including city orientation and flexible admissions
  • +Strong academic programs and supportive instructors
  • +Opportunities for international exposure and cultural immersion
  • +Practical experience and career advancement support
  • +Welcoming and diverse environment with awesome staff
  • +Opportunities for language learning and cultural immersion
  • +Positive overall experience and feeling of making the right choice
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant concern.
  • -The academic quality and career support are subpar.
  • -The overall value proposition seems questionable.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Lack of engagement from instructors
  • -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.
  • -Unresponsive or ineffective administrative and management support.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication regarding academic and administrative matters.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities for early students.
  • -Poor campus environment and lack of engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as unengaging or irrelevant.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution presents a generally positive academic and environmental profile. Strongest areas include Value, boasting a 3.67 rating, and Facilities, Professors, Location, and Student Life, all scoring 3.33. The weakest point is Accomodation, which received a lower rating of 2.67. Internationality sits at a moderate 3.

This institution receives high marks in several key areas, particularly for its internationality, which stands out with the highest rating. Location and accommodation also scored very well. Facilities received the lowest score among the evaluated aspects. Student life, professors, and value for money all demonstrate a positive and competitive performance.

This institution garners impressive scores across several key areas. It particularly excels in **Internationality**, receiving the highest rating. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score exceptionally well, reflecting positive student experiences. While most aspects are strong, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a comparatively lower rating. The overall assessment indicates a well-rounded university with some room for improvement in housing.

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.

Overall, this university receives very positive ratings from students. The strongest areas of performance are Internationality, with a near-perfect score, closely followed by Professors and Location. Accomodation and Facilities represent the weakest, though still generally favorable, aspects of the student experience. The university also scores well in Student Life and Value.

Considerable acclaim has been received across multiple university aspects. The institution excels particularly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.92. **Professors** also garnered high marks at 4.58. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest rating at 3.67, with **Facilities** also being a relative weakness at 3.83. **Student Life** and **Value** scored moderately well.

Consistently outstanding feedback marks this institution, with perfect scores awarded for its facilities, professors, location, student life, and international appeal. Accommodations represent the sole area of slight variance, receiving a strong but not perfect rating. Overall, the university demonstrates exceptional value, reflecting a highly positive student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Two out of three reviews are positive, rating the university 4-5 stars. Positive feedback highlights the program's English instruction, curriculum, and engaging professors. One negative review, representing 33.3% of feedback, criticizes the studies and career services.

With a 4.28 average rating, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students praise academic excellence, knowledgeable professors, and a supportive learning environment. Some highlight international exposure and a vibrant campus atmosphere.

With ~92% positive sentiment, reviews highlight knowledgeable, supportive professors and an engaging, practical curriculum. Students appreciate the modern campus and networking opportunities, though some desire more career-focused events.

~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.

Students praise NEC for its personal attention from approachable lecturers and a supportive, family-like community. The college exceeded expectations, offering a valuable experience beyond academics.

With an average rating of 4.5/5 based on 12 reviews, approximately 92% of feedback is positive, highlighting independent learning opportunities, practical professors, and a good study abroad experience. A small portion (~8%) of reviews express dissatisfaction with limited extracurriculars and job opportunities.

With one review yielding an average rating of 5/5, ~100% of feedback is positive. The single review highlighted a welcoming, diverse environment with opportunities for language and cultural learning, praising staff. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
67%
50%
58%
63%
87%
67%
100%
4★
0%
28%
33%
27%
13%
25%
0%
3★
0%
22%
8%
6%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
8%
0%
1★
33%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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Horrible Experience

I am also a recent student at HHL. I would agree with your post wholeheartedly. HHL is brilliant at marketing, however, it's more like a Ponzi scheme. A lot of Indians happen to fall into this trap, including me. I joined HHL while letting ESMT go primarily because I thought Leipzig is a cheaper city to live in and the course is cheaper. Always remember if a deal looks too good it is probably a scam. The studies are extremely below average, the college has an abysmal career centre and the campus is a joke. Now let me give you some deeper insights : 1. Given that the college is located in EAST Germany- you need to understand that RACISM is a truth. The college runs MBA and MSc. (Management). MBA is a mere point of luring students as unaware students come to HHL with dreams and hopes of doing an MBA and getting placed. To break it to you softly: MSc is the FLAGSHIP program for HHL- this means 99% of the class is German, and they got offers from the likes of Mckinsey, Bain and Deutsche come to the Germans. Even the foreigners doing MSc. do not get a whiff of the opportunity- please understand- Germany is a "German" speaking country and not internationalised enough to include "English" as the business language. Nonetheless, HHL is such a weak school that it cannot do **** about anything- their placement cell always keeps on crying but they are of absolutely ZERO help. You will not get any scholarships like the Germans do here thanks to the Dean who promotes this divide between Germans and others by giving scholarships thatd more or less cover the entire tuition fees of the German students. 2. The Academic Director for MBA is definitely someone people look at and think that good there's an Indian there- he has absolutely zero value in HHL and in the research world anyways. He is only out there to lure you in to get a fatter commission-the more Indians he gets in the higher his commission and his job is SAFE. 3. The faculty is so horribly poor in their own research work and competence that you'd feel why did I come here. The only reason why some people come here: VISA and citizenship in a few years. You may also procure a job but with the HHL tag being so weak the salaries are way below AVERAGE. Free advice: So either way if you're planning to come to Germany either perfect your German or choose a different country because colleges like HHL get students from all over the world- after which they do not really give a damn whether you get placed or not- it's ALL BUSINESS TO HHL. I cannot speak about many other colleges, but, due to the sheer presence of colleges like Frankfurt business school, WHU and ESMT in bigger cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin and Dusseldorf provide better chances to network during the duration of the course. Do NOT come to HHL and waste your money. Your entire education and stay would cost 50 lacs, instead invest in BITCOIN or STOCKS. OR just do your Masters in Management from a public University in Germany which is way cheaper, has higher chances of scholarship and better placement opportunities. Hope this helps Thanks.

Unileipzig

I am going to start at the university of Leipzig as an Erasmus Mundus student. It is my second university. I am going to do the 2nd, the 3rd and 4th semesters here. It is a very good university foe Chemistry studies and I believe it will be a great experience.

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.

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.

Second to First: Discovering Excellence at NEC

Initially, NEC was not my first choice of university, but one of the top three when choosing a master programme. This was due to a specific programme I was searching for not being offered. As my enquiry progressed, this university quickly became my first choice. The staff was very responsive and fast, made up of some of the kindest people I have met. They were able to guide me through the process and answer all the questions I had. Further, the chancellor has been very hands on from the beginning of the journey, with an open inbox and an open door. He is able to help his students not only in relation to the university but any guidance which is needed for students in a new city or country. The professors chosen have been a part of NEC for many years and bring a wide variety of industry knowledge. Their unique master programme has been exciting, interesting and relevant to the current day scenarios. It has been the right amount of challenging but all worth it. The environment is one of the most welcoming and supportive that I have ever experienced, and I would recommend New European College to anyone who is passionate about their future and education.

For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

Great environment

Lancaster University Leipzig is one of a few English speaking schools in Leipzig. The environment of the school is very welcoming and it's very diverse. Everyone, including the staff, are absolutely awesome. There are so many opportunities here, you can learn german if you can't really speak and learn different cultures because of the diversity of the school. I made a right choice coming here.

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