University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin vs Beuth University of Applied Sciences vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences vs bbw University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 197 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin: wins 0/7 categories
Beuth University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/7 categories
bbw University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/7 categories
CareerFoundry: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: International Marketing
Best programme: International Technology Transfer Management
Berlin, Germany
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Paris, France
4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
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3.69
3.50
3.33
Not rated
4.47
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Location
4.00
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3.87
4.00
4.67
Not rated
5.00
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Professors
4.00
Not rated
4.43
4.50
4.33
Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.19
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4.44
5.00
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4.00
Not rated
4.75
Student life
4.04
Not rated
3.62
3.50
3.67
Not rated
4.73
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Value
3.98
Not rated
4.32
4.00
4.67
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Not rated
4.63
Accommodation
3.88
Not rated
3.11
2.67
1.67
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4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment and academic resources
  • +Vibrant campus life and social engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and development

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  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +High quality education and knowledgeable, helpful professors
  • +Welcoming and international atmosphere with friendly people
  • +Vibrant campus life and cool architecture
  • +Supportive professors
  • +Diverse and relevant course content
  • +Well-structured program duration

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  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
Cons
  • -Poor quality instruction and unhelpful teachers
  • -Lack of administrative and management support
  • -Outdated facilities and resources

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  • -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.
  • -Frustration with administrative and management issues is common.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Poor communication and unsupportive faculty are recurring complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.

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  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, the university garners positive feedback with its strongest area being **Internationality**, scoring 4.19. Student life also performs well at 4.04. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, ratings include **Facilities** at 3.91 and **Accomodation** at 3.88. Professors, location, and value all received a solid 4 or close to it, indicating a well-rounded student experience.

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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 institution demonstrates a particularly strong performance in its internationality, achieving a perfect score. It also excels in the quality of its professors, receiving a rating of 4.5. Conversely, the university's accommodation facilities present its weakest area, with a significantly lower score of 2.67. Other aspects like facilities and student life are rated moderately well, alongside a good location and value.

Regarding its student experience, the institution receives particularly strong marks for its Location and Value, both rated at 4.67. Internationality is also well-regarded at 4.0. Areas needing improvement include Accomodation, which stands out as the lowest-rated category at 1.67, and Facilities, scoring 3.33. Professors and Student Life are rated moderately well.

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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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 98% of reviews are positive, highlighting enjoyable campus life, supportive environments, modern facilities, and ample opportunities for social engagement and personal development. A small amount of negative feedback points to inconsistent teaching quality and interpersonal issues.

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~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.

With an average rating of 3.75/5, student feedback is predominantly positive (~100%). Reviews highlight internationality, campus atmosphere, and excellent educational quality.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight supportive professors, diverse and relevant course content, and manageable program duration. Accommodation in Berlin is a noted challenge.

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

Rating distribution
5★
4%
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25%
67%
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94%
4★
85%
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27%
25%
33%
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6%
3★
9%
0%
6%
50%
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2★
0%
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2%
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1★
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Most useful review
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A university that takes away its student's spirit

Project management teacher fails people and tells them straight into their face it’s because she doesn’t like them. The Law teacher had us do presentations and didn’t even do one single class in a year. Ethics teacher claims that women deserve to get sexually assaulted if their dress is an inch too short. The Economics teacher does not speak English even though the major is taught in it. Half the students are internationals without German coming to Berlin to study, yet most “International” subjects are talking only about Germany and giving presentations in German. There is nothing applied about this university, it is all old theory. Marketing classes did not even include advertising, social media, digital media or anything more relevant in the past decade. Same for other subjects. The administration is disorganised. The international student office is always on holidays and never replies. The administration does not answer at all until you send your e-mails to their bosses. Due to the error OF THE ADMINISTRATION, they did not want to count my two semesters abroad until I fought them for seven months and emailed everyone at school when suddenly it was a matter of one document. One thesis supervisor steals his students' work for his own publications and has plenty of lawsuits. The other master’s supervisor did not answer any of the e-mails during the writing, except for one which said ‘I don’t know, google it”. There is so much more I could say. This school is a disaster and if you are reading this review DO NOT GO HERE, they really don’t care about their students. Neither does the school administration, nor the teachers. If at least one person decides not to go there due to this review I already did a good deed. Try HWR, Free University, Humboldt, or anything else. It was a horrible experience that made me not want to continue educating myself for at least a few years until I can forget all those horrible moments and people (except some single people and students)

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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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Excellent university

I am pursuing my Master's study in International Technology Transfer Management at bbw Berlin. I started my study here In March 2022. Actually, the course is a combination Techno-Management and the course duration is 4 semesters. The first two-semester for subjects and 3rd is for Internships and the Last semester is for Master's Thesis. you can learn many Modules which are as below. Technical Area : Smart Factory and Digitalized Production Logistics and Mobility Technologies Technologies and Trends in Bioengineering Management Area : Principles of Management Product and Innovation Management International Management Project Management Here all professors are very helpful and supportive and they will guide you at every stage. University’s location is in the centre of Berlin so students get easy transportation. So from my personal experience, I would like to suggest this university who are searching Techno-Management course in Europe.

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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.

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