Maastricht University - UM vs International Business School The Hague - IBSH vs Hanze University of Applied Sciences - UAS vs Maastricht School of Management vs UMIO Maastricht University

Side-by-side comparison from 91 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Hotel Management School Maastricht - HMSM (5.00)
Maastricht University - UM: wins 1/7 categories
International Business School The Hague - IBSH: wins 0/7 categories
Hanze University of Applied Sciences - UAS: wins 0/7 categories
Maastricht School of Management: wins 0/7 categories
UMIO Maastricht University: wins 0/7 categories
Hotel Management School Maastricht - HMSM: wins 3/7 categories
United World College Maastricht: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Maastricht, The Netherlands
4.00
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Best programme: International and European Law
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: International Communication
Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Maastricht, The Netherlands
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5.00
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Best programme: Hospitality Management
Maastricht, The Netherlands
4.00
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Best programme: Global Sustainable Development and Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.20
2.33
4.20
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4.00
5.00
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Location
3.90
3.00
4.31
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5.00
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4.00
Professors
4.23
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3.25
3.77
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4.00
4.00
Internationality
4.54
1.75
4.58
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4.00
5.00
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Student life
4.08
1.00
4.52
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Not rated
5.00
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4.00
Value
4.28
2.25
4.03
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5.00
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4.00
Accommodation
2.90
1.00
3.16
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Not rated
4.00
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and engaging teaching methods
  • +International atmosphere and diverse student body
  • +Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and small-group work
  • +Supportive and understanding staff and lecturers
  • +Practical and up-to-date programs with real-world application
  • +Inclusive and welcoming international environment
  • +Practical, skills-based learning and interconnected subjects
  • +Helpful, inspiring teachers and supportive staff
  • +International atmosphere and diverse group work opportunities

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  • +Comprehensive education and extensive extracurricular opportunities
  • +Strong industry connections and career preparation
  • +Supportive learning environment and academic rigor
  • +Engaging IB program with global cultural exposure
  • +Development of skills and adventurous character
  • +Rigorous program as a gateway to top universities
Cons
  • -Problem-based learning is seen as ineffective and overly demanding.
  • -Strict academic policies, including high failure rates and BSA, create undue pressure.
  • -Program organization and structure are often perceived as poor.
  • -administrative and communication issues
  • -unrecognized diplomas and accreditation problems
  • -visa processing failures
  • -Outdated curriculum and irrelevant content.
  • -Lack of practical application and low teacher commitment.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources are significant problems.
  • -Communication and transparency are frequently lacking.
  • -Overpriced tuition and hidden fees are a significant concern.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff and administration are frequently mentioned.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder the learning experience.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners excellent marks for its internationality, receiving a high rating of 4.54. Professors and value are also strong points, both scoring above 4.2. Student life and facilities are well-regarded, with ratings around 4.0 and 4.2 respectively. The location is rated adequately at 3.9. Notably, accommodation stands out as the weakest area, with a score of 2.9.

This university presents a mixed bag of feedback. Its professors receive a respectable rating of 3.25, while location and value are moderately rated at 3 and 2.25 respectively. However, facilities score a low 2.33. Significant weaknesses are evident in student life, accommodation, and internationality, all receiving a single star.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in student life and internationality, both scoring above 4.5. Location also received a high rating. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area with a score of 3.16. Professor quality and facilities are rated moderately well, while value for money is also a positive aspect.

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This university garners an excellent overall rating, with particular strengths in its **Location** and **Student Life**, both receiving a perfect score of 5. **Value for money** also stands out at a 5. Areas receiving a solid score of 4 include **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Accommodation**, and **Internationality**. No categories fell below a 4, indicating a consistently strong offering.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strength in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for Facilities and Accomodation, alongside a flawless rating for Internationality. Student Life, Professors, and Location are all highly regarded with scores of 4. The sole area receiving a slightly lower, though still positive, rating is Value at 4, indicating a strong overall offering.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 91.5% of reviews are positive, highlighting a welcoming campus, supportive professors, and a lively student city. Negative feedback, representing ~8.5%, points to high failing rates and concerns about the organization and pressure of Problem-Based Learning.

~67% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive, international environment and practical, up-to-date programs. A minority of negative feedback (~33%) raises concerns about accreditation, visa issues, and financial reimbursement.

~70% of reviews are positive, highlighting helpful teachers, practical learning, and an international atmosphere. A small portion of feedback (~3%) mentions outdated curriculum and low teacher commitment.

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With one review and an average rating of 5/5, this university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Students highlight amazing education and ample support, including prestigious extra-curricular masterclass programs.

This university receives a high average rating of 4/5. The single review highlights enjoyment of the IB program, international connections, skill development, and preparation for top universities. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
67%
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4★
53%
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48%
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3★
9%
0%
27%
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2★
6%
0%
3%
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1★
2%
33%
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Most useful review
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Problem-Based Learning

One of the most advertised features of the university, it is very pressuring and does not deliver the promised results - everything still has to be learned in the same manner as everywhere else - but here no tutorials are to be missed and PBL is supposed to be a key to successful graduation. Doing twice the work, therefore dividing the attention and time resources, without other options for students struggling with this method - then you are on your own.

Fake school

I am studying in IBSH about 5 months, and now I found that IBSH isn't in IND list, so it couldn't able to do visa process for international students, although they claimed they can do it, and unfortunatly they didn't reply any emails of us about the visa process.

Review: Bachelor Marketing & Communications

I followed the Marketing & Communications Bachelor at Hanzehogeschool and the course has taught me very little with regards to what is actually required in the marketing field. To start off, 90% of the teachers do lectures as a side job, very low commitment from most of them I spent a full year learning and applying marketing theories that were branded outdated in the 90's and early 2000's. In addition a whole semester was wasted on a theory one of the teachers came up with. The professor who guided my while writing my thesis laughed at the premise of using it. Current and future marketing is mostly based on digital marketing. The """"professor"""" digital marketing knew squat, zero. In the digital marketing field, aspects such as SEO, SEA, Google AdWords etc are vital. This was not taught properly in the curriculum. A fellow student who had a side job working with AdWords stopped showing up, as he claimed the teacher was explaining it wrong. If you want to get into marketing, go somewhere else. Hanze will teach how to do a SWOT analysis (debunked in the 90's) every year you attend and not teach you the skills vital in a new marketing environment. I do not work in marketing or advertising, I feel and know I do not possess the necessary skills from merely reading the job vacancy. I finished the degree to make sure I have a Bachelor standard and not completely waste my time and money.

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