EU Business School vs University of St. Gallen - HSG vs EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL vs BHMS Business & Hotel Management School - B.H.M.S vs International Institute in Geneva

Side-by-side comparison from 346 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL (4.80)
EU Business School: wins 0/7 categories
University of St. Gallen - HSG: wins 0/7 categories
EHL Hospitality Business School - EHL : wins 5/7 categories
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School - B.H.M.S: wins 0/7 categories
International Institute in Geneva: wins 1/7 categories
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts - HSLU: wins 0/7 categories
International Academy of Sport Management and Technology - AISTS: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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251 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
St. Gallen, Switzerland
3.70
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7 reviews
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Best programme: Accounting and Business Finance
Best programme: BSc in International Hospitality Management
Best programme: Global Business and Management
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Management and Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.57
4.81
Win
3.60
3.00
2.50
4.58
Location
4.73
3.43
4.29
4.70
3.00
4.50
4.92
Win
Professors
4.04
3.86
4.59
Win
3.50
4.00
3.50
4.58
Internationality
4.72
3.57
4.94
4.10
5.00
Win
2.50
4.83
Student life
4.22
3.57
4.76
Win
4.11
4.00
3.50
4.17
Value
3.87
3.14
4.71
Win
3.30
3.00
4.00
4.50
Accommodation
3.54
3.57
4.62
Win
3.50
4.00
4.00
3.44
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful professors and career support
  • +Valuable practical and theoretical business knowledge
  • +Enriching overall student experience
  • +Supportive faculty and great learning opportunities
  • +Stimulating environment for personal and academic growth
  • +Strong reputation and career prospects
  • +Academic and personal growth opportunities
  • +International experiences and diverse community
  • +Real-world application and strong alumni support
  • +International environment and cultural exchange
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and industry connections
  • +Supportive lecturers and career opportunities

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  • +Practical, interdisciplinary teaching
  • +Pleasant atmosphere with lecturers and students
  • +Good cafeteria food options
  • +Comprehensive sports industry immersion
  • +Networking and real-world connections
  • +Diverse and international cohort
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of support.
  • -Outdated facilities and a focus on attendance over quality education are criticized.
  • -The educational program is perceived as basic and unaccredited in some regions.
  • -Convoluted teaching material and low-quality content make learning difficult.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including unsupportive staff and bureaucratic hurdles, cause significant delays.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resource availability are a consistent problem.
  • -Lack of support and unclear communication negatively impacts the student experience.
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Sub-standard facilities & accommodation
  • -Poor staff attitude & customer service

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  • -Material is not fully in English and local students are insular.
  • -Teachers lack enthusiasm and suggest inadequate translation tools.
  • -The program has too many minor subjects, hindering focus on core learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is disappointing.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution excels in several key areas, with Location and Internationality receiving the highest marks at 4.73. Student Life also scores well at 4.22. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.42, suggesting room for improvement. Facilities and Professors are rated consistently around 4.04, while Value sits at a respectable 3.87.

Across surveyed categories, the university's professors received the highest rating, indicating a strong area of performance. Conversely, student life and value for money emerged as areas with the lowest scores. Facilities, accommodation, and internationality were rated moderately. Location also fell within a similar, mid-range evaluation.

Impressively high scores characterize this university's performance. Internationality stands out as its strongest area, boasting a near-perfect rating. Student Life and Facilities also receive excellent marks, closely followed by Value and Accomodation. Professors are well-regarded, though slightly lower than other academic and social aspects. The weakest area, while still strong, is Location.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location**, receiving a near-perfect rating. Student life and internationality also stand out with solid scores. Conversely, the university's **value for money** represents its weakest area, along with facilities and accommodation, which received moderate ratings. Professor quality is also rated similarly to facilities.

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This institution excels in its **Location** and **Accomodation**, both scoring a strong 4.5 and 4 respectively. The **Professors** and **Student Life** also receive a solid 3.5. However, **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, each receiving a lower rating of 2.5. The university offers good **Value** at 4.

This university demonstrates exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, receiving the highest marks in these areas. Facilities and professors also scored very well, indicating a high standard of academic and physical resources. Student life is rated positively, though not as high as the top-performing categories. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, which received the lowest score, suggesting room for improvement in student housing offerings. Overall value is rated favorably.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising professors, career services, and valuable skills gained. The remaining ~7.6% of feedback expresses concerns about disorganization and the quality of education.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising supportive faculty, great learning and career opportunities, and a stimulating environment. Some negative feedback mentions convoluted teaching materials and administrative issues.

With ~100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.79/5, students praise academic and personal development, rewarding experiences, and international opportunities. The program is described as rigorous yet opening doors and offering extensive support.

About 60% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical learning, international environment, and industry connections. Approximately 30% of feedback is negative, citing infrastructure issues and staff attitude. The average rating is 3.3 out of 5.

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With an average rating of 3/5, university student feedback is split evenly. Positive comments highlight practical teaching and a pleasant atmosphere, while negative points focus on limited space and international student integration challenges.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback (average 4.67/5) highlights program organization, networking opportunities, and comprehensive coverage of the sports industry. Some mention high living costs in Lausanne.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
57%
84%
30%
0%
0%
75%
4★
45%
14%
11%
30%
0%
50%
17%
3★
21%
0%
5%
10%
100%
0%
8%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
50%
0%
1★
4%
29%
0%
30%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Student-Staff relationship

As far as universities go I think EU business school comes first in terms of student-staff relationship. Every member of the staff I have encountered has been more than helpful. What i think should improve as even tho its not connected to my previous point is I think the school should have more leniency towards tuition payment specially to international students because we are here despite the challenges of having to find willing banks to exchange local currencies to Euros.

great

A very nice college with supportive faculty and great learning opportunities. I gained a lot of knowledge, skills, and experiences that will help me in my future career.This college provides a wonderful environment for learning and growth. The faculty is supportive, the campus is vibrant, and I have learned so much academically and personally here

Learning Hospitality by Living it

Choosing EHL was a very intentional decision for me. As an extroverted person passionate about hospitality, I wanted a university where service excellence is not only taught but truly practiced. EHL stood out because of its balance between academic rigor and hands-on experience. The AP (preparatory year) program had a big impact on me. Working in operational roles such as fine dining service, front office, pastry taught me discipline, attention to detail, and how to perform under pressure. It gave me real confidence in guest interaction and teamwork. Academically, I especially enjoyed classes related to financial accounting and economics as they helped me better understand how people and businesses function together. EHL’s career support also made a real difference. The interview preparation and guidance helped me secure my Front Office internship at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, which was a major opportunity for me. What makes EHL distinctive is its international environment and high standards. You’re constantly surrounded by ambitious, driven students, which pushes me to grow both personally and professionally. My advice to future students is to fully embrace the operational experience; it builds resilience and professionalism that truly sets you apart.

Student life

To be honest compared to other universities BHMS did not strike me as a great choice in the first place. However, the 2 semesters per year, where in the first one you study and in the second one you do an internship is a really great way of learning. I have gotten great opportunities and met many people here. I would like to highlight my professor; Mr. Marcel Enzler. He is an amazing lecturer who truly believes in his students and also tries to elevate the school to the best of his abilities. After doing my studies here for 3 years, I would like to see them make the first and second year curriculum fit the industry requirements and standards. Because they are very easy courses and once you are in third year you start struggling a lot. Other than that I immensely enjoyed my time here.

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Emphasis on sustainability but too poor international interactions

What I liked: -Sustainable concerns of the school -Partnership with Social Education University in order to deliver social related modules What I didn't like while being registered to an international program: -Some material modules are still in German, some teachers suggested to translate them on Deepl -Local students are not very open-minded... tend to create their own circles and don't include international students -Even though the program is supposed to be taught in English, more minors are given in German than in English, which reduces the minors choices to 3 only... To improve: -Class materials and/or explanations can be given in English even though the student asked a question in Swiss-German (more inclusive) -More inclusive events, even though students can not be forced to take part in them, help international students to be included by locals Recommend? : I do not think that I would recommend international students to study there. I studied one year in Geneva, and the international program there is more inclusive than the one in Lucerne.

Support and Growth

The 15 months at AISTS were truly enlightening. What sets this program apart is its exceptional support system, offering unparalleled professional guidance and prioritizing mental health and wellness.

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