Hertie School of Governance vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs University of Applied Sciences Europe vs CareerFoundry vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 164 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Hertie School of Governance: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
University of Applied Sciences Europe: wins 0/7 categories
CareerFoundry: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
Catalyst – Institute for Creative Arts and Technology: wins 3/7 categories
Berlin International College: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: MBA
Berlin, Germany
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Paris, France
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Music Production and Sound Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
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4.23
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4.47
4.75
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Location
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4.39
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4.84
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4.25
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Professors
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4.43
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4.89
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3.88
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Internationality
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4.45
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4.51
5.00
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Student life
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4.10
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4.62
4.75
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Value
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4.32
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4.57
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4.13
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Accommodation
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3.70
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4.29
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2.25
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Pros & Cons
Pros

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  • +Flexible online learning and 24/7 exam availability
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access to materials
  • +Practical, real-world aligned content and responsive support

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  • +International and diverse community.
  • +Interactive and engaging learning methods.
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and broader perspectives.
  • +Hands-on learning and practical experience
  • +Access to professional gear and facilities
  • +Supportive and collaborative environment

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Cons

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  • -Delayed grading and slow response times from administration.
  • -Poor and unhelpful student support services.
  • -Lack of timely academic guidance and feedback for online students.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a major concern.

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Rating summary
What students say

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Across surveyed categories, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in **Internationality** (4.45) and **Professors** (4.43), indicating a highly globalized and academically strong environment. The **Location** (4.39) and **Value** (4.32) also receive positive marks. The weakest area is **Accomodation**, with a rating of 3.70, suggesting this is the primary concern for students.

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This institution generally receives strong ratings across multiple aspects. Professors and location are particularly well-regarded, achieving scores near the top. Student life and internationality also score highly. While most areas are positive, facilities represent the weakest point among the surveyed categories, scoring notably lower than the other metrics.

This institution achieves outstanding scores in several key areas, notably Internationality (5.0) and Facilities and Student Life, both at an impressive 4.75. However, Accomodation presents a significant challenge, receiving the lowest rating at 2.25. Professors and Value also received solid, above-average scores.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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~95% of reviews are positive, praising flexibility and online system. ~5% of reviews mention issues with grading delays and poor staff communication.

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All 35 reviews are positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.66/5. Students praise the international environment and interactive learning, noting personal development opportunities. No negative feedback was received.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~88% of feedback being 4-5 stars. Students praise hands-on learning, creative freedom, and access to professional-grade equipment. There is virtually no negative feedback.

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Rating distribution
5★
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66%
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4★
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26%
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63%
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3★
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6%
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13%
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2★
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Most useful review
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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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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.

The Challenge

I'm a Creative Audio Production & Sound Engineering graduate. My experience at Catalyst was generally positive. It had a culture of friendliness, kindness and helpfulness from the staff, professors and students. The classes are not the typical classes but are more so akin to workshops. You get introduced to a subject, technique or idea and you are very quickly thrown in the deep end to get your hands dirty in experimentation and practice, which I prefer. You get access to studios and a lot of fancy audio gear. One downside I experienced is the limited studio time. I loved working in the big studios but they increasingly over the years kept getting harder to book due to limited availability. What I found to be the most impactful experience was how challenging the projects were. There were no exams, fun fact. Instead of exams, we had big projects that spanned the entirety of each semester with hard milestone deadlines in between. Since these projects span the whole semester, you can begin to imagine the scale of work involved in completing them. The challenge in handling all the projects pushed me to achieve more than I could have imagined. I needed an environment like that. In conclusion, my time at Catalyst was great. Through all the hard work my skills increased exponentially in a short period of time. The staff and teachers are amazing and always ready to help.

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