EU Business School vs University of Münster - WWU vs WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management vs CBS International Business School - CBS vs IU International University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 426 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (5.00)
EU Business School: wins 0/6 categories
University of Münster - WWU: wins 0/6 categories
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management: wins 0/6 categories
CBS International Business School - CBS: wins 0/6 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
Forward College: wins 3/6 categories
NIT The Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.90
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251 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Advanced Leadership
Best programme: Business
Best programme: International Business (B.Sc.)
Best programme: MBA
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Best programme: MBA In Technology Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.67
4.50
4.35
3.69
4.47
4.80
Win
Location
4.73
4.11
4.50
4.00
3.87
5.00
Win
4.60
Professors
4.04
3.67
4.50
4.48
4.43
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.72
3.89
3.50
4.48
4.44
4.75
Win
4.40
Student life
4.22
3.89
3.50
4.47
3.62
4.73
4.80
Win
Value
3.87
3.67
4.50
4.14
4.32
4.63
Win
4.40
Accommodation
3.42
3.38
4.00
3.61
3.11
4.33
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Helpful professors and career support
  • +Valuable practical and theoretical business knowledge
  • +Enriching overall student experience
  • +Flexible program options and interdisciplinary work
  • +Helpful and accessible professors
  • +Good organization and administrative support
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +International exposure and real-world business cases
  • +Engaging program with opportunities for skill development and creativity
  • +Practical learning with real-world experience and project-based focus
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors with a focus on student growth
  • +International environment and networking opportunities
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Integrated business and technology education for practical application.
  • +Small class sizes and personal lecturer/staff interaction.
  • +Strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.
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.
  • -The education is too theoretical and outdated, lacking practical real-world application.
  • -Focus on superficial academic aspects over practical relevance in thesis work.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are consistently criticized.
  • -Administrative and management issues create a sense of being taken advantage of.
  • -Inconsistent teacher quality is a recurring concern.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring complaints.
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.

This institution shows a well-rounded performance across various aspects. Its strongest area is **Location**, receiving the highest rating. **Accomodation** presents the weakest point, with a notably lower score compared to other categories. Other aspects like Student Life and Internationality are rated favorably, while Facilities, Professors, and Value fall within a similar, moderate range.

Overall, this university garners very positive feedback. Its strongest aspects include excellent Facilities, Professors, and Location, all scoring a high 4.5. Value is also rated highly at 4.5. Areas with slightly lower scores are Student Life and Internationality, both at 3.5. Accommodations received a solid 4.

This university receives excellent feedback, particularly for its professors and internationality, both scoring approximately 4.48. Student life also scores highly at around 4.47. The weakest area is accommodation, with a rating of 3.61. Facilities are rated at 4.35, location at 4, and value at about 4.14, indicating generally positive perceptions across most aspects of the university experience.

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.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

This institution garners exceptional ratings in several key areas. Professors and accommodation stand out with perfect scores, indicating a highly valued academic staff and excellent housing options. Student life and facilities also received near-perfect marks, suggesting a vibrant campus environment and well-equipped resources. Conversely, internationality and value represent the weaker aspects, with ratings of 4.4, suggesting potential areas for enhancement in global engagement and affordability.

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.

~80% of reviews are positive, highlighting good professors and program flexibility. A small percentage (~10%) express concerns about outdated or overly theoretical course content. The average rating is 4.1/5.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (100% positive reviews) with an average rating of 4.5/5. Students highlight experienced professors, a strong mix of theory and practical application, and enjoyable staff and fellow students.

With a 4.25/5 average rating from 24 reviews, ~92% of students had a positive experience. Praised themes include project-based learning, professors' real-world experience, and networking opportunities. A small ~4% of feedback mentioned administrative issues.

~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 highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

All 6 reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Students highlight the strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship, practical learning, and a welcoming atmosphere. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
27%
50%
50%
52%
63%
94%
100%
4★
45%
30%
50%
43%
27%
6%
0%
3★
21%
10%
0%
14%
6%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
5%
2%
0%
0%
1★
4%
10%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

Poor quality of provided education

Studied in WWU Münster in IS. The education is far from a practical field, the courses are too theoretical and far from a real business perspective. Most of the lectures are outdated and boring. Professors and Ph.ds stress mostly about how do you write the exposé, which synonyms do you use but don't give any clue about how your thesis can be applied in the real world. So, be prepared for constant iterations of changing your master thesis with different wording. If you want to finish your studies in 2 years, prepare yourself for studying only. In my humble opinion, the university is over ranked and it's too conservative. Won't recommend to internationals or germans with head on their shoulders. Also, if you want to get your degree, prepare to wait for almost 2 months. The university is so "progressive", that they will provide you a piece of paper within 2 months, not earlier (already advise them to use docusign or similar software, but they are too lazy and lame).... If you want to get a student wohnheim room - prepare to spend a lot of time in "Studierendenwerk", where they don't want to give good apartments/rooms in the first meet. They even won't speak English with you.

Blend of business and creativity

Amazing program, it provides the perfect blend and opportunity to learn skills and also explore your creativity. Most professors are very experienced and well known within their field of expertise. Some are outstanding and provide you with great knowledge. There is a lot of emphases given to practical learning and group projects. WHU staff, as well as students, were good fun.

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.

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.

Best Varsity

This was the best Varsity ever. The professionalism is on the high level. I have no dislikes and I highly recommend it to people who are struggling with focus. It's takes special students with disabilities.

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