University of Southern Denmark - SDU vs Copenhagen Business School - CBS vs Aarhus University - AU vs Technical University of Denmark - DTU vs Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College

Side-by-side comparison from 136 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of Southern Denmark - SDU: wins 0/6 categories
Copenhagen Business School - CBS: wins 0/6 categories
Aarhus University - AU: wins 0/6 categories
Technical University of Denmark - DTU: wins 2/6 categories
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College: wins 0/6 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 2/6 categories
University College Lillebælt - UCL: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Business Information Systems
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Best programme: Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Best programme: Innovation
Category ratings
Facilities
4.41
4.82
4.22
4.72
Not rated
4.50
5.00
Win
Location
3.65
4.38
4.14
3.81
Not rated
3.00
4.50
Win
Professors
4.06
4.38
4.30
4.50
Not rated
4.50
4.50
Internationality
4.53
4.46
4.03
4.44
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.50
Student life
4.11
3.69
3.85
4.41
Win
Not rated
3.50
4.00
Value
4.06
4.15
4.18
4.72
Win
Not rated
4.50
3.50
Accommodation
4.06
3.00
3.94
4.06
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Project-based and practical learning
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Welcoming international environment
  • +Strong academic programs and professional development
  • +Excellent career prospects and industry connections
  • +Modern facilities and supportive learning environment
  • +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment and community
  • +Convenient location and urban setting
  • +Interactive and practical learning with helpful lecturers
  • +Supportive and inclusive community with diverse student life
  • +International environment and a wide course selection

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  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry relevance
  • +Accessible and supportive teachers
  • +International learning environment and cultural exchange
  • +Transformative learning & skill development
  • +Challenging and growth-oriented environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent problem.
  • -Course content is often perceived as irrelevant or not well-taught.
  • -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -The academic environment and faculty engagement are disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent complaint.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently mentioned.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.

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  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a constant concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues create unnecessary stress and frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders academic progress.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a consistent problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization, cause frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support, such as insufficient staff and limited access to necessary materials, are frequently cited.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution's surveyed areas reveal a strong showing, particularly in **Internationality**, which received the highest rating. **Facilities** also garnered significant praise. Conversely, **Location** appears to be the weakest area, with a comparatively lower score. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, Accommodation, and Value received generally positive but more moderate ratings, indicating a solid overall experience with specific strengths.

This institution garners exceptional praise for its facilities, achieving a near-perfect score. Professors and internationality also received strong marks, reflecting positively on the academic and global aspects. Student life, while decent, is not as robust as other areas. Accommodation stands out as the weakest point, with the lowest rating among the surveyed categories. The overall value of the university is rated positively.

Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations across multiple aspects. The strongest areas are its **Professors** (4.30) and **Facilities** (4.22), indicating excellent academic and resource provisions. **Location** (4.14) and **Value** (4.18) are also highly rated. **Student Life** (3.85) emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still a respectable score, with **Accomodation** (3.94) and **Internationality** (4.03) performing moderately well.

This institution receives exceptionally high marks for its **Facilities** and **Value**, both scoring a near-perfect 4.72. **Student Life** and **Internationality** also stand out with strong ratings around 4.4. **Professors** are well-regarded at 4.5. **Accomodation** fares decently at 4.06. The **Location** is the weakest area, receiving the lowest score of 3.81.

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Across surveyed categories, this institution excels in **Internationality (5)**, **Facilities (4.5)**, **Accomodation (4.5)**, and **Value (4.5)**. Professors also receive high marks at **4.5**. The university's weakest areas are **Location**, rated at **3**, and **Student Life**, scoring **3.5**.

This institution excels in its facilities, earning a perfect score. Professors and location are also highly regarded, both receiving 4.5 out of 5. Student life and accommodation are rated well at 4. The university's weakest areas lie in its internationality and value, with both scoring 3.5, indicating room for improvement in these aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most students report a very positive experience (~86%), highlighting a welcoming international environment, modern facilities, and engaging project-based learning. A small minority (~5%) experienced issues with management and exam structures.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic rigor, practical experience, and promising job prospects. Top facilities and strong industry connections are frequently praised. No negative feedback was provided.

~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexible classes, urban settings, and approachable, knowledgeable lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback exists, with approximately 1% expressing regret about their experience.

All 20 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.45/5. Students praise the interactive learning, supportive atmosphere, and diverse international community. They also highlight engaging subjects and good student life opportunities.

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With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive, representing 100%. Reviews highlight practical, industry-relevant education and helpful, available teachers.

With a 4/5 average rating, the university is highly regarded. Approximately 50% of feedback is positive, highlighting transformative learning experiences and skill acquisition. No negative reviews were submitted.

Rating distribution
5★
45%
26%
29%
45%
0%
50%
50%
4★
45%
42%
64%
55%
0%
50%
0%
3★
10%
32%
5%
0%
0%
0%
50%
2★
5%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Great learning atmosphere and student culture

I was studying Engineering, Innovation & Business at the Sonderborg campus in the south of Denmark. The campus is a smaller one, but definitely one of the more beautiful ones. The building is placed right next to the water and inside you have the library with real trees and many opportunities to sit down and relax with friends on couches. The teachers are all very friendly and supportive. They know you by your name and their office is always open for you if you have any questions or need help (either academically, professionally or even personally). The student culture is great as well and you really get a sense of belonging to the community through the student bar, which is run voluntarily by the students and also through other student clubs and meetups. The difficulty of studying is fair. I would say it is a little bit easier compared to other European countries, but this also highly depends on the student. In general, however, I felt less pressure to study than in other universities.

A Place of Personal Growth

In CBS you can expect an environment of proactive thinking and growth. The university staff is always open to help and to debate. The teaching methods balance theoretical knowledge and practical skills enabling the student with capacity and confidence to enter the job market successfully. The existence of students from all over the world stimulates discussion and promotion of different cultures, ideas and perspectives. I highly recommend this university for students in business-related areas.

High level of students, but too academic-focused (theoretical)

The MSc in Finance programme is one of the toughest of the Business School, therefore, it is a high level programme due to the level of the admitted students and the work required. However, I think the course is way too academic-focused (theoretical rather than practical). I like the competitiveness of the programme and of the students. I would definitely recommend it to a European friend (it is free tuition for EU citizens) but perhaps not for a non-European friend. The campus is small and rather old, but good enough to do all student-related tasks. The night life in Aarhus can be quite nice, it is a very young city where 15% of the city are students or young adults. I think the Career Services could play a bigger role and have more on campus recruiting as Aarhus is a leading university in Denmark.

Learning in a conducive environment

Forget stuffy lectures and textbook-only learning! At DTU, you're thrown headfirst into real-world challenges. Professors are industry veterans, not just academics, and they bring their practical experience into the classroom. You'll be building prototypes, collaborating on projects with companies, and even testing your ideas in the field. By the time you graduate, you won't just have a degree, you'll have a portfolio of real-world experience that makes the transition from student to professional seamless.

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