Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB vs Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB vs EIT Digital Master School vs Vlerick Business School vs Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Side-by-side comparison from 128 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Vlerick Business School (4.70)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB: wins 0/4 categories
Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB: wins 0/4 categories
EIT Digital Master School: wins 0/4 categories
Vlerick Business School: wins 2/4 categories
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management: wins 2/4 categories
ICHEC Brussels Management School: wins 0/4 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Computer Science
Brussels, Belgium
Not rated
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0 reviews
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4.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management
Best programme: Accounting and Management Information Systems
Best programme: Business Management
New York City, United States
4.50
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6 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
3.98
3.55
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
3.27
4.40
Location
4.12
4.40
Not rated
5.00
5.00
3.07
4.60
Professors
3.96
3.90
Not rated
4.67
Win
4.50
4.02
4.50
Internationality
4.38
4.15
Not rated
4.67
4.50
4.42
4.67
Student life
3.62
4.21
Not rated
3.67
5.00
Win
3.36
4.60
Value
3.96
3.85
Not rated
4.67
5.00
Win
4.09
4.50
Accommodation
3.51
2.80
Not rated
3.33
4.50
3.18
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging discussions through diversity and expert, passionate lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment with ample student interaction and academic development
  • +Rich campus atmosphere and promising career prospects
  • +Open, diverse, and free inquiry atmosphere.
  • +Strong academics with knowledgeable and approachable professors.
  • +Vibrant, multicultural campus with many opportunities.

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  • +Rigorous, well-structured programs with real-world application
  • +Expert faculty deeply invested in student success
  • +Strong industry connections and career focus
  • +Strong economics and business programs
  • +Supportive faculty and rigorous academics
  • +Excellent networking and location
  • +Strong language and accounting skills development
  • +Extensive international and study abroad opportunities
  • +Rigorous program providing a solid business foundation
  • +Practical, real-world business experience and skill development.
  • +Unique global mobility and diverse cultural immersion opportunities.
  • +Valuable industry connections and strong peer networking.
Cons
  • -Discrimination and lack of support from university administration when addressing issues.
  • -Poor quality of teaching and lectures, coupled with excessively difficult exams.
  • -Lack of practical elements in the curriculum and insufficient individual student attention.
  • -Poor teaching quality due to professors' lack of experience, leading to unengaging and fast-paced classes.
  • -Difficulty in making friends and integrating into the social environment.

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  • -Students dislike the administrative and management issues.
  • -They express frustration with outdated facilities and resources.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and lacking practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unsupportive instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication from the institution is frequently unclear or lacking.
Rating summary
What students say

Emerging from the data, the university garners its highest marks in **Internationality** (4.38), suggesting a globally connected campus. Solid performance is also evident in **Facilities** (3.98), **Location** (3.96), and **Value** (3.96). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.62) and **Accomodation** (3.51) present areas for potential improvement. Overall, it showcases a good balance with a distinct international strength.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **location** (4.4) and vibrant **student life** (4.21), suggesting a positive overall campus experience. However, **accommodation** (2.8) emerges as a significant area for improvement, receiving the lowest score. Ratings for facilities, professors, internationality, and value fall within a respectable mid-to-high range, indicating a generally well-rounded university.

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Boasting exceptional scores, the institution excels in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving perfect 5/5 ratings. **Professors**, **Internationality**, and **Value** also demonstrate strong performance with scores above 4.6. Areas for potential improvement include **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, which received the lowest ratings at 3.67 and 3.33 respectively. Overall, the university presents a solid offering, particularly in its physical environment and academic/global engagement.

This institution garners exceptional marks in several key areas, particularly excelling in **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Value**, all receiving perfect scores. Professors and both accommodation and internationality also score highly with 4.5. The university's facilities are rated at a respectable 4, representing the lowest score among the evaluated aspects.

This university garners significant praise for its **Internationality**, achieving a high rating of 4.42. Professors are also highly regarded, with a rating of 4.02, closely followed by its Value for money at 4.09. The weakest area appears to be its **Facilities**, rated at 3.27, and its Location at 3.07. Student life and accommodation fall in the mid-range.

This institution demonstrates a consistently strong performance across key areas. It excels particularly in **Internationality**, **Student Life**, and **Location**, all receiving top marks. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Accomodation** also score highly. The **Value** proposition is well-regarded. While all ratings are impressive, the slight difference in scores suggests that the unique global atmosphere, vibrant campus experience, and convenient setting are standout features.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising the green atmosphere, expert lecturers, and diverse environment. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentions issues with lecturer communication and exam difficulty.

With ~70% positive reviews and an average rating of 3.82/5, students highlight a diverse and engaging academic environment, coupled with a strong international atmosphere. A small fraction of feedback noted less engaging teaching and difficulties with integration.

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All 3 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the well-structured, interactive curriculum, expert faculty, and strong industry connections. Some wish for more career focus for MBA students.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, all feedback is positive, highlighting strong academics and networking. Reviews commend knowledgeable faculty and rigorous coursework, though workload can be demanding.

With an average rating of 4.04/5 and ~84% positive reviews (4-5 stars), students praise strong language and accounting skills, as well as numerous international opportunities. No negative feedback was provided.

Most student reviews are highly positive, with ~83% rating 4-5 stars and an average of 4.5/5. Recurring themes include brilliant concepts, learning by doing, and valuable real-world business experience. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

Rating distribution
5★
24%
18%
0%
67%
50%
20%
67%
4★
52%
50%
0%
33%
50%
64%
17%
3★
16%
27%
0%
0%
0%
16%
17%
2★
4%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
VUB experience from a business student

I really like the lush and green atomosphere surrounding the campus on Etterbeek. There is generally always a vivid and positive vibe on the campus. From all the campuses I have been, this one has the most greenery. A small downside however is that some aula's look a bit dated from the inside, yet this isn't much of an issue when it comes to my learning experiences.

Administration and services

This university has many services available to students in order to help with whatever they may need in student life. This includes transitioning as an exchange student from abroad, finding employment, and finding the right class schedule for you. Unfortunately, I have found administration to be quite confusing, and as an exchange student, services found in English could sometimes be in short supply. Despite this, I have found professors who are very enthusiastic and are more than willing to help with problems, should they arise.

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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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