Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam vs Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e vs Tilburg University vs Fontys University of Applied Sciences vs International Management Forum (IMF)

Side-by-side comparison from 212 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e (4.40)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - VU Amsterdam: wins 1/7 categories
Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e: wins 2/7 categories
Tilburg University: wins 0/7 categories
Fontys University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
International Management Forum (IMF): wins 0/7 categories
Ironhack: wins 4/7 categories
IMF Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: B.Sc. in Psychology
4.40
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Best programme: Computer Science
Tilburg, The Netherlands
4.20
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Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Computer Science
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Barcelona, Spain
3.00
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Best programme: UX/UI Design (User Experience / User Interface Design)
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Category ratings
Facilities
3.78
4.56
4.22
4.31
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5.00
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Location
3.92
4.53
3.83
4.12
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5.00
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Professors
4.12
4.23
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4.14
4.12
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3.00
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Internationality
4.29
Win
4.20
4.22
4.12
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3.00
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Student life
3.98
3.97
4.06
3.69
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5.00
Win
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Value
4.18
4.35
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4.08
4.12
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3.00
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Accommodation
3.12
3.50
2.78
3.29
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4.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse and multicultural environment
  • +High quality education with practical application
  • +Opportunities for international experiences and personal growth
  • +Innovative, problem-solving engineering focus
  • +Dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive lecturers
  • +Engaging learning, personal development, and strong community
  • +Excellent professors and specialized programs
  • +Inclusive and diverse environment with international peers
  • +Strong analytical skill development and practical learning opportunities
  • +Supportive and caring staff
  • +Practical and international experience opportunities
  • +Strong preparation for the job industry

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  • +Practical, hands-on learning with immediate application
  • +Experienced, professional instructors with industry expertise
  • +Engaging hybrid learning format

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a constant problem.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources hinder learning.
  • -Inflexible and unengaging course content fails to meet student needs.
  • -Disorganized administration and lack of student guidance.
  • -Poor teacher support and patronizing interactions.
  • -High cost of living and unpleasant city environment.
  • -Lack of perceived learning and skills development.
  • -Poor quality of personnel and learning environment.
  • -Administrative and management indifference to student concerns.

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  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Perceived lack of value for money.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners impressive scores in several key areas. Internationality stands out as its strongest category. Professors, Value, and Student Life also received highly favorable ratings. Conversely, Accomodation received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects, indicating an area for potential improvement.

This institution garners strong approval for its facilities and location, both scoring above 4.5. Professors and internationality also receive positive marks, exceeding 4.2. Student life ratings are solid at nearly 4.0. The weakest areas appear to be accommodation, with a score of 3.5, and value, which is rated at 4.35.

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.

This institution scores remarkably well in several key areas. Facilities stand out with a rating of 4.31. Professors, location, internationality, and value also receive strong marks, all averaging around 4.12. Student life scores a respectable 3.69, while accommodation emerges as the lowest-rated category at 3.29.

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With exceptional marks in Facilities and Location, this institution clearly excels in its physical environment and accessibility. Student Life also receives top scores, suggesting a vibrant campus experience. Conversely, the university's weakest areas lie in its Professors and Internationality, both rated a moderate three. Value also sits at this mid-tier rating, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With ~100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.28/5, reviews highlight a multicultural environment and great opportunities for student development. The programs are seen as challenging yet enriching.

With ~93% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.35/5, students praise the university's focus on engineering, innovation, and real-world problem-solving. They highlight engaging courses, dedicated lecturers, and a supportive academic environment.

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.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive staff, good programs, and practical experience. A smaller portion, ~7.4%, expresses concerns about program structure, learning outcomes, and personnel quality.

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With an average rating of 3/5, feedback is evenly split, with ~50% positive and ~50% negative. Positive comments highlight practical, hands-on learning and professional instructors. Negative reviews express dissatisfaction with program value and staff.

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Rating distribution
5★
40%
42%
34%
22%
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4★
49%
54%
58%
56%
0%
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3★
11%
6%
5%
15%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
2%
4%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
0%
2%
4%
0%
50%
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Most useful review
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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.

Freedom and Opportunities

My experience within TU/e is overall positive mainly due to the student focused approach that the university utilises in order to accomodate new students and make them feel at home. One of the ways this was achieved was by having a vast variety of student associations for absolutely every hobby that one might have. On top of that, the university promotes and encourages the participation within student teams which is a perfect bridge between studying and working as you get to experience how a real work environment functions while being surrounded by students. The university also provides different levels of guidance so that one can tackle any problem they face.

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.

Studying at Fontys

I like the possibility to self study, find materials and information, as well as the freedom of learning what I am interested in, while receiving feedback from my teachers which helps me getting on the right track.

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