University of Groningen - RUG vs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam vs Tilburg University vs ONCAMPUS Global vs Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 392 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business School Netherlands (5.00)
University of Groningen - RUG: wins 0/7 categories
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam: wins 0/7 categories
Tilburg University: wins 0/7 categories
ONCAMPUS Global: wins 4/7 categories
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Business School Netherlands: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Groningen, The Netherlands
3.90
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101 reviews
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Best programme: Communication and Information Sciences
Best programme: B.Sc. in Psychology
Tilburg, The Netherlands
4.20
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65 reviews
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Best programme: Psychology
London, The United Kingdom
4.80
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20 reviews
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Best programme: Undergraduate Foundation Programme
Best programme: BBA (EBA) specialisation Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing
Best programme: Creative Business
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Executive MBA
Category ratings
Facilities
4.12
3.77
4.22
4.44
Win
3.25
4.43
Not rated
Location
4.03
3.92
3.83
4.74
Win
3.71
3.93
Not rated
Professors
3.82
4.13
4.14
4.75
3.38
3.81
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.28
4.27
4.22
4.60
4.88
4.47
5.00
Win
Student life
4.19
3.98
4.06
4.56
Win
2.63
4.08
Not rated
Value
3.98
4.19
4.08
4.50
3.38
3.98
5.00
Win
Accommodation
2.88
3.13
2.78
4.32
Win
3.50
3.65
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, innovative education and renowned faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and resources
  • +International atmosphere and self-development opportunities
  • +Strong theory-practice balance and real-world application
  • +High-quality, challenging, and expert-led education
  • +Diverse community and international opportunities
  • +Excellent professors and specialized programs
  • +Inclusive and diverse environment with international peers
  • +Strong analytical skill development and practical learning opportunities
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and convenient location
  • +Strong academic and personal development support
  • +Practical, industry-focused curriculum with entrepreneurship and FinTech emphasis
  • +Supportive, international, and diverse academic environment
  • +Engaging and approachable professors and mentors
  • +Practical, project-based learning and real-world application
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and supportive community
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Holistic learning approach
  • +Positive overall experience
  • +Strong recommendation
Cons
  • -Lack of academic and administrative support, with uncaring professors and high failure rates.
  • -Negative and exclusionary cultural environment, including racism, bullying, and stereotypes.
  • -Poor communication and confusing academic processes that do not accommodate students.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Facilities are frequently described as outdated and in poor condition.
  • -Communication and course organization are often cited as lacking.
  • -Disorganized administration and lack of student guidance.
  • -Poor teacher support and patronizing interactions.
  • -High cost of living and unpleasant city environment.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor upkeep frustrate students.
  • -Lack of resources and inadequate support services are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of organization and poor management pervade all aspects of the institution.
  • -Ineffective communication and a general lack of teacher availability and feedback leave students unsupported.
  • -Unclear assignments and inconsistent assessment practices create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Ineffective teaching and unsupportive instructors.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners excellent marks in several key areas. Internationality stands out as its strongest point, with a very high rating. Student life and facilities also receive strong scores, reflecting positive campus experiences. However, accommodation emerges as a significant weakness, with a notably lower rating compared to other aspects. Professors and value are rated competently, while location is also a solid performer.

This institution received its highest marks for Internationality, closely followed by Value and Professors. Student Life also scored well. Conversely, Accomodation emerged as the weakest area, with Facilities also rating lower than other aspects. Location sits in the mid-range of these assessments.

This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring a high 4.22. **Professors** are also highly regarded at 4.14, with **Student Life** and **Value** receiving solid ratings of 4.06 and 4.08 respectively. **Location** is rated moderately well at 3.83. The weakest area identified is **Accomodation**, which received a notably lower score of 2.78.

Overall, the university garners strong ratings across various aspects. Professors are exceptionally well-regarded, achieving the highest score. Location and Internationality also stand out with excellent marks. Student Life, Facilities, and Value also reflect positive sentiment. Accommodation, while still strong, receives the lowest rating among the surveyed categories.

A notable strength lies in the university's **Internationality**, achieving a high rating of 4.875. Conversely, **Student Life** received the lowest score at 2.625, suggesting an area for potential improvement. Other areas, including Accommodation, Location, Value, and Professors, fall within a moderate to good range, indicating a generally well-rounded offering with specific areas of excellence and those needing development.

Exceptional ratings were awarded to the university's **Facilities** (4.43) and **Internationality** (4.47). **Student Life** also scored well at 4.08 and **Value** at 3.98. The area requiring the most attention appears to be **Accomodation**, which received the lowest rating at 3.65, with **Professors** also scoring moderately lower than other categories at 3.81.

This institution receives top marks in key areas, including its professors, international outlook, and overall value. Conversely, it scores zero in facilities, location, student life, and accommodation. These extreme ratings suggest a university that excels in academic and global aspects, but has significant shortcomings in its physical campus and student experience offerings.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~74% of reviews are positive, praising high-quality faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative teaching. ~12% of reviews express concerns about lack of support and difficult academics.

~88% of reviews are highly positive, praising the quality of education, practical application, and international environment. No negative feedback was received.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with ~92% of reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Students praise excellent teaching, expert professors, and strong program specialization. A small percentage of negative reviews mention disorganization and limited guidance.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% of 20 feedback entries rating 4–5 stars. Students praise friendly, supportive teachers, excellent facilities like the library, and effective student support services that build confidence.

Most feedback is positive (~74%), highlighting practical learning, entrepreneurship focus, and internationalism. There are no negative reviews in the provided data.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical learning, ample opportunities, and a welcoming atmosphere. A small percentage of negative feedback cites disorganization and communication issues.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating, feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Students praise the learning experience and highly recommend the university.

Rating distribution
5★
35%
38%
34%
75%
25%
23%
100%
4★
37%
50%
58%
25%
38%
65%
0%
3★
17%
12%
5%
0%
38%
7%
0%
2★
6%
0%
2%
0%
0%
1%
0%
1★
6%
0%
2%
0%
0%
5%
0%
Most useful review
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Awful school

Not to use harsh words but Dutch culture is extremely toxic towards people who do not resemble their look and do not conform to their culture The school is extremely arrogant and disrespectful to people and caused me severe mental health stress and social isolation I believe such school is never place for exchanging knowledge or anything in fact the school bullying, and stereotypes towards autism on top of their staggering level of racism is insane. If you complaint about the racism of the people there, they will never take you seriously or initiate investigations One of the most regretful incidents of my life has been chosen to come to this school and that I regret very much If you’re of East Asian background, unless you have very good resistance to Dutch people’s “jokes” and passive aggression, I will almost certainly hope you never attend this school. Student Number s5884284

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As a computer science student at the Vrije Universitet in Amsterdam, I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education and the level of expertise of the professors at this esteemed institution. The faculty members are passionate about their subjects and are always willing to provide guidance and support to students. The curriculum is rigorous, and the coursework is designed to challenge students and prepare them for the ever-evolving world of technology. The courses cover a broad range of topics, from programming languages and algorithms to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The faculty also encourages students to take part in research projects and internships, providing valuable opportunities to apply what we have learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. The campus facilities are excellent, with state-of-the-art labs and equipment available for students to use. The university's location in Amsterdam also offers plenty of opportunities for students to engage in cultural and recreational activities outside of their studies. One of the things that stand out to me is the diverse student body. Being exposed to different perspectives and backgrounds has enriched my learning experience and expanded my understanding of computer science as a field. Overall, I would highly recommend the Vrije Universitet to any computer science student looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, excellent faculty, and a diverse and inclusive community.

Good in theory

The city is quite bad to live in and ugly, on top of very expensive. The faculty of psychology is quite okay. Studying there has given me a good theoretical base. However, I have one major complaint, which is the way the university treats students individually. The student desk is the only way to obtain official documents from them (for example, the documents I needed to apply for a Master's degre) and aside from the difficult office hours and long wait time on the phone, I was literally told upon requesting a very necessary document "sorry, we´re not going to do that for you, it is too much work for us". when I suggested that I could put the document together myself and then just have it reviewed and stamped by them, she said htat it wouldn´t be valid. This resulted in me not being able to apply for Masters that year and taking a gap year, which is not the impact I ever thought a clerk would have on my life. Another complaint I have that resulted in a life-changing event is about my thesis. I chose to do a systematic review (within the Clinical Track) because it interested me, and I was fully informed that the program of the systematic review was still a pilot and subject to change. My supervisor was lovely and I had a great experience with her, that left me feeling like I learned something, and I was going to get a decent grade on said thesis that would then allow me to apply for a Clinical Psychology Masters in the Netherlands. For context, up until this point in my education, I had never failed an exam or a course as I always had average to high grades and I dedicate the appropriate time and effort to my studies. My thesis, on the other hand, was rather controversial. I received the grade I expected from my supervisor (which was within the range of my grades overall), whereas the second assessor failed me on half the criteria and didn't put in the effort to provide appropriate feedback. As the two grades were too different from each other, my thesis was reviewed by a third assessor, who just did the averages between the grades of the first two assessors and included sad faces ":(" in her feedback for my months of work, which all resulted in a grade that still hinders me in my academic progress, two years later. Upon respectfully confronting the third assessor I was offered neither an explanation nor a justification (perhaps I had been misled during the process of writing my thesis) for the feedback (which at times was completely erroneous as it contradicted published and peer reviewed literature I had consulted while while writing), and I was told that my thesis would just not be reasessed. I would not still be going on about this if it wasn't for the fact that I was just taught the findings of my thesis (which I was told was completely wrong) while studying for the master's degree that I did manage to get into with my grades. To sum up, while this faculty rigurously prepares students through content and theory, the students are nothing to them.

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Creative Business

Studying Creative Business at NHL Stenden has been a great experience with a few bumps down the road. Generally speaking, I'm very glad about my choice to study here - as an international student I am surrounded by other internationals which makes me feel more welcome and comfortable; this university has provided me with numerous extracurricular opportunities, which were not only great for networking and finding like-minded connections, but also getting extremely nice and useful experience, whether it's working on a real set with professional production equipment or creating content and representing my course on social media! When it comes to the study itself, it usually is pretty confusing, as students are usually just thrown into practical projects without initial preparation and sometimes not enough guidance. However, once you get used to design-based education, you realize how exciting the assignments actually are - working with real clients, producing your own ideas and seeing them come to life, and just "creativity, creativity, creativity" everywhere. I recommend this university for those who are not afraid of teamwork, thinking outside of the box, and being independent.

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