Humboldt University - HUB vs IU International University of Applied Sciences vs University of Applied Sciences Europe vs Berlin School of Business and Innovation - BSBI vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 200 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.90)
Humboldt University - HUB: wins 0/7 categories
IU International University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
University of Applied Sciences Europe: wins 0/7 categories
Berlin School of Business and Innovation - BSBI: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 7/7 categories
University of Europe for Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Berlin International College: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: British Studies
Best programme: MBA
Best programme: MBA
Paris, France
4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Best programme: Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Arts
Category ratings
Facilities
3.69
3.69
Not rated
3.98
4.47
Win
3.00
Not rated
Location
4.63
3.87
Not rated
4.02
5.00
Win
3.60
Not rated
Professors
4.40
4.43
Not rated
3.88
5.00
Win
3.20
Not rated
Internationality
4.40
4.44
Not rated
4.05
4.75
Win
4.00
Not rated
Student life
3.56
3.62
Not rated
3.83
4.73
Win
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.60
4.32
Not rated
3.83
4.63
Win
2.80
Not rated
Accommodation
3.00
3.11
Not rated
3.27
4.33
Win
1.40
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Inspiring professors and high academic standards
  • +Practical experience and societal engagement opportunities
  • +Relevant and critical curriculum development
  • +Flexible online study for work-life balance
  • +Modern, intuitive digital platform for easy access
  • +Relevant, high-quality educational content

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  • +Comprehensive programs and extracurriculars
  • +Excellent student support and guidance
  • +Balanced study-work-life mode
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Hands-on learning and practical application focus
  • +International and multicultural environment
  • +Personalized attention and smaller class sizes

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Cons
  • -Disliked curriculum and staff attitude.
  • -Facilities were outdated.
  • -Unsuitable for specific degree programs.
  • -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.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause problems.
  • -Poor teaching quality and academic support are prevalent.
  • -Lack of diversity and perceived favoritism are significant concerns.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor organization and miscommunication.
  • -Outdated teaching methods and inadequate facilities.
  • -Lack of academic integrity and student support.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners exceptional marks for its Location and Value, both scoring 4.6. Professors and Internationality also stand out with a strong 4.4. Conversely, Accomodation presents the lowest score at 3. Facilities and Student Life fall in the mid-range with ratings of 3.69 and 3.56 respectively, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

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.

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This university garners its highest marks for Internationality (4.05) and Location (4.02). Facilities also score well at 3.98. Conversely, Accomodation is the lowest rated area, receiving a 3.27. Student Life and Value share a 3.83 rating, while Professors are rated 3.88. Overall, the university demonstrates a solid, though not perfect, performance across these metrics.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in **internationality**, receiving a high rating of 4. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as a significant area for improvement, with the lowest score of 1.4. Other aspects like location and professors show moderate performance.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~78% of reviews are positive, highlighting enlightening academics, beautiful campuses, and engaging learning. A small percentage (~5.6%) mentions a less-than-ideal curriculum or staff attitude.

~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.

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Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting a good program range, helpful advisors, and a favorable fee structure. Around 18.6% are negative, citing unprofessionalism, lack of academic support, and poor management.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Reviews indicate a 3/5 average rating, with ~60% positive feedback highlighting practical, hands-on learning and a multicultural environment. Negative feedback, ~40%, points to poor organization, miscommunication, and outdated teaching methods.

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Rating distribution
5★
50%
63%
0%
56%
94%
0%
0%
4★
28%
27%
0%
17%
6%
60%
0%
3★
17%
6%
0%
12%
0%
0%
0%
2★
6%
2%
0%
7%
0%
20%
0%
1★
0%
3%
0%
12%
0%
20%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Great (and free) education

My experience at Humboldt has been more than great so far. University is free in Germany, and the student facilities are amazing. The canteen food is good and cheap, the public transport is much cheaper as a student, the accomodation too (but there is a long waiting list!). My master is in English and I am super happy with the opportunities, the professors, and the general academic environment__

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.

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BSBI has got very good advisor system

My name is Ismail and I recommend BSBI for every student. They have really helped me throughout my online application process especially the Student Advisor Teja sree sikkem, in fact she is such a sweet person. Please contact her if you want to join BSBI, she is the best and guides you in each and every step in the admission process

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.

Disaster Programme

Throughout my Studies, in the Communication Design Course at this university located in Berlin, I have experienced a lot of problems. The university is very poorly organized, there is constant miscommunication between staff and students. It is very hard to come in contact with the university over email or phone, and most of the time your issue is never resolved. An excuse they often times use, is that they are understaffed, or it’s the students' fault. I think the campus in Berlin is kind of scam, because when applying or looking up this University the only photos you can see are from their facility located in Hamburg. Which is a much nicer facility than the one in Berlin. Definitely visit before signing any contracts. When I joined the university I expected at least one course to provide the necessary skills and information for this course. There was no introductory class for how to use Adobe software, no tutorial classes on any of the skills we needed during our studies. This is very much a do it yourself at home Programme. It is very hard to get help from the staff as they are often very misleading as no information is communicated to them. I have graduated 2 months ago and I still have no received a diploma.

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