IU International University of Applied Sciences vs GISMA Business School vs ICN Business School vs Berlin School of Business and Innovation - BSBI vs Touro University Berlin

Side-by-side comparison from 228 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
GISMA Business School: wins 0/6 categories
ICN Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Berlin School of Business and Innovation - BSBI: wins 0/6 categories
Touro University Berlin: wins 3/6 categories
Forward College: wins 3/6 categories
University of Europe for Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: International Marketing
Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: Business Administration
Paris, France
4.70
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35 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
3.71
4.00
3.90
4.67
Win
4.47
3.00
Location
4.39
4.14
4.67
4.14
4.86
Win
4.84
3.60
Professors
4.43
4.21
3.67
3.81
4.57
4.89
Win
3.20
Internationality
4.45
4.29
3.67
3.98
4.86
Win
4.51
4.00
Student life
4.10
4.08
4.00
3.86
4.57
4.62
Win
3.00
Value
4.32
4.00
4.00
3.77
4.57
4.57
2.80
Accommodation
3.70
3.77
3.50
3.21
3.83
4.29
Win
1.40
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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
  • +Supportive professors and quality curriculum
  • +International focus and career relevance
  • +Friendly faculty and good learning environment
  • +Diverse and international student body
  • +Affordable and convenient programs
  • +Strong academic reputation and programs
  • +Comprehensive programs and extracurriculars
  • +Excellent student support and guidance
  • +Balanced study-work-life mode
  • +Small class sizes and accessible professors
  • +International environment and diverse student body
  • +Value and career-focused programs
  • +International and diverse community.
  • +Interactive and engaging learning methods.
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and broader perspectives.
  • +Hands-on learning and practical application focus
  • +International and multicultural environment
  • +Personalized attention and smaller class sizes
Cons
  • -Delayed grading and slow response times from administration.
  • -Poor and unhelpful student support services.
  • -Lack of timely academic guidance and feedback for online students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Lack of refund processing and poor communication are major concerns.
  • -Excessive administrative and management issues hinder progress.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Inconsistent and unclear communication from instructors and the institution causes frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause problems.
  • -Poor teaching quality and academic support are prevalent.
  • -Lack of diversity and perceived favoritism are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are significant drawbacks.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -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, including poor organization and miscommunication.
  • -Outdated teaching methods and inadequate facilities.
  • -Lack of academic integrity and student support.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

This institution performs strongest in Internationality, with a rating of 4.29. Professors and Location also receive high marks, both above 4.14. Conversely, Facilities and Accomodation are the weakest areas, scoring 3.71 and 3.77 respectively. Student Life and Value are rated solidly around 4.

Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations, with its **location** standing out as a significant strength, achieving the highest rating. Facilities and student life also scored well, both at 4. Accommodations are a slightly weaker point, rated at 3.5, while the ratings for professors and internationality are comparable and solid.

This university garners its highest marks for Internationality (4.05) and Location (4.02). Facilities also score well at 3.98. Conversely, Accomodation is the lowest rated area, receiving a 3.27. Student Life and Value share a 3.83 rating, while Professors are rated 3.88. Overall, the university demonstrates a solid, though not perfect, performance across these metrics.

This institution garners strong approval, particularly in its Location and Internationality, both scoring an impressive 4.86. Professors and Student Life also receive high marks, averaging 4.57. While Facilities are well-regarded at 4.67 and Value is a solid 4.57, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area with a rating of 3.83.

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 demonstrates notable strengths in **internationality**, receiving a high rating of 4. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as a significant area for improvement, with the lowest score of 1.4. Other aspects like location and professors show moderate performance.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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

With an average rating of 4.14/5, ~86% of reviews are positive, praising quality education and helpful faculty. Approximately 14% of feedback mentions administrative issues.

With an average rating of 4.33/5, positive feedback (~100%) highlights diversity, affordability, and strong alumni networks. Students also recommend it for rigorous programs and convenient international student support.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good program range, helpful advisors, and a favorable fee structure. Around 18.6% are negative, citing unprofessionalism, lack of academic support, and poor management.

All 7 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.57/5. Students highlight a strong international environment, small class sizes, and supportive faculty, contributing to a positive academic and cultural experience.

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.

Reviews indicate a 3/5 average rating, with ~60% positive feedback highlighting practical, hands-on learning and a multicultural environment. Negative feedback, ~40%, points to poor organization, miscommunication, and outdated teaching methods.

Rating distribution
5★
63%
57%
67%
53%
57%
66%
0%
4★
26%
21%
0%
16%
43%
34%
60%
3★
6%
7%
33%
12%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
7%
0%
7%
0%
0%
20%
1★
3%
7%
0%
12%
0%
0%
20%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

Msc international business management

The MSc in international business management has the main subject like finance and risk management. International economics, and research methods and scientific work, which helps students in business.

A great school with a complete program but a communication to review.

First of all, the courses taught in this course are of high quality, partly due to the quality of the speakers in the school. The courses are complete and are in line with current trends. However, the speakers were not all very qualitative, whether in terms of communicating the homework to be done or their lessons. Overall the program is open to international but having been educated at the time of the COVID-19 epidemic, I could not get an idea of ​​the international side of this school. Thus, the Bachelor's at ICN Business School is a fairly versatile course, focused on the different areas that can be found in management (communication, accounting, CV creation workshops and cover letters, etc.) Concerning opportunities, because of the partnerships that the school maintains with many large companies, I find that it is simple having gone through this school to apply for and obtain a work contract, both in France and abroad. the international.

BSBI has got very good advisor system

My name is Ismail and I recommend BSBI for every student. They have really helped me throughout my online application process especially the Student Advisor Teja sree sikkem, in fact she is such a sweet person. Please contact her if you want to join BSBI, she is the best and guides you in each and every step in the admission process

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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.

Disaster Programme

Throughout my Studies, in the Communication Design Course at this university located in Berlin, I have experienced a lot of problems. The university is very poorly organized, there is constant miscommunication between staff and students. It is very hard to come in contact with the university over email or phone, and most of the time your issue is never resolved. An excuse they often times use, is that they are understaffed, or it’s the students' fault. I think the campus in Berlin is kind of scam, because when applying or looking up this University the only photos you can see are from their facility located in Hamburg. Which is a much nicer facility than the one in Berlin. Definitely visit before signing any contracts. When I joined the university I expected at least one course to provide the necessary skills and information for this course. There was no introductory class for how to use Adobe software, no tutorial classes on any of the skills we needed during our studies. This is very much a do it yourself at home Programme. It is very hard to get help from the staff as they are often very misleading as no information is communicated to them. I have graduated 2 months ago and I still have no received a diploma.

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