University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin vs Technical University of Berlin - TU Berlin vs SRH University of Applied Sciences vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs Hochschule Fresenius

Side-by-side comparison from 253 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
University of Applied Sciences - HTW Berlin: wins 0/7 categories
Technical University of Berlin - TU Berlin: wins 0/7 categories
SRH University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Hochschule Fresenius: wins 1/7 categories
Whitecliffe University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Applied Computer Science
Best programme: Chemical Engineering
Best programme: Business and Marketing
Best programme: MBA
Idstein, Germany
4.30
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Business Economics
Best programme: International Marketing
Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Category ratings
Facilities
3.91
4.00
3.75
4.23
3.67
3.50
4.45
Win
Location
4.00
3.94
4.00
4.40
5.00
Win
4.00
4.83
Professors
4.00
4.06
4.00
4.43
4.00
4.50
4.91
Win
Internationality
4.19
4.22
4.08
4.44
3.67
5.00
Win
4.56
Student life
4.04
4.06
3.91
4.11
3.33
3.50
4.58
Win
Value
3.98
4.00
3.83
4.32
4.00
4.00
4.56
Win
Accommodation
3.88
3.71
3.25
3.68
3.00
2.67
4.29
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment and academic resources
  • +Vibrant campus life and social engagement
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and development
  • +Expert and supportive faculty
  • +Practical application and research focus
  • +Flexible learning and vibrant student life
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with modern equipment.
  • +Supportive professors and small, international classes fostering discussion.
  • +Strong academic programs and good company connections.
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content
  • +Relevant and varied course content
  • +Helpful and educated faculty
  • +Supportive university staff
  • +High quality education and knowledgeable, helpful professors
  • +Welcoming and international atmosphere with friendly people
  • +Vibrant campus life and cool architecture
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
Cons
  • -Poor quality instruction and unhelpful teachers
  • -Lack of administrative and management support
  • -Outdated facilities and resources
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of effective teaching and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Poor communication and unresponsiveness from staff are prevalent.
  • -The financial office is perceived as rude and money-hungry.
  • -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.
  • -Lack of organization and clear communication from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Uninspiring teaching methods and irrelevant curriculum.
  • -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 frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.
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.

With an overall rating of 4, this institution demonstrates commendable strengths in **Internationality** (4.22) and **Student Life** (4.06), alongside solid scores for **Professors** and **Value**. Its **Accomodation** presents the area with the lowest score (3.71), suggesting potential for improvement in this aspect.

With a well-rounded performance, this university shines brightest in **Internationality** and **Professors**, both receiving scores above 4. Student life and value also present strong points. Conversely, **Accommodations** are the weakest area, scoring 3.25, while facilities also received a moderately lower rating.

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.

With a perfect score of 5, location stands out as the university's strongest asset. Student life, however, received the lowest rating at 3.33. Facilities and internationality scored a respectable 3.67, while professors and value were rated highly at 4. Accommodations were rated at 3.

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.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

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.

With a 4/5 average rating from 19 reviews, students praise strong academics, particularly in STEM fields, and appreciate research focus and practical application. Positive feedback highlights well-prepared professors and diverse learning opportunities. No negative feedback was reported.

~57% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical learning, international environment, and supportive professors. Negative feedback (~9.5%) mentions unorganized administration and issues with professor responsiveness.

~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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%) with an average rating of 4.33/5. Students praise course content, helpful lecturers, and good accommodation. A few minor criticisms mention strict grading in one course and occasional unhelpful teachers.

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

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

Rating distribution
5★
4%
21%
19%
63%
33%
25%
66%
4★
85%
58%
38%
27%
67%
25%
34%
3★
9%
21%
33%
6%
0%
50%
0%
2★
0%
0%
5%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
5%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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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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Professors are supportive,and also guides students to better understanding of the concepts. But most of the time they are helping. There is also Case-Studies that helps us get better insights of real life cases.

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.

Well structured course

Basically, it’s a private university with a good reputation and also the lecturers are well educated and helpful. The course contains 60% of management-related modules and the remaining technical modules. For anyone who is searching for a techno-management course, I would suggest Hochschule Fresenius.

Practical and diverse university

I am currently a third-year student majoring in Data Science at BI international. My experience here has been overwhelmingly positive. The quality of education is excellent, with knowledgeable professors who are always willing to help and engaging course content that keeps me challenged and motivated. The campus life is vibrant and diverse, offering numerous clubs and organizations that cater to a wide range of interests. The university's facilities, including the library, labs, and recreational areas, are top-notch and well-maintained.

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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