Aarhus University - AU vs Zealand Institute of Business and Technology - ZIBAT vs VIA University College - VIA vs Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College vs Business Academy Aarhus

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Business Academy Aarhus (4.50)
Aarhus University - AU: wins 0/6 categories
Zealand Institute of Business and Technology - ZIBAT: wins 4/6 categories
VIA University College - VIA: wins 0/6 categories
Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College: wins 0/6 categories
Business Academy Aarhus: wins 2/6 categories
Aarhus Business School - Aarhus BSS: wins 0/6 categories
KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology: wins 0/6 categories
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Best programme: Business Information Systems
Best programme: Marketing Management
Best programme: Civil Engineering
4.50
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Best programme: Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.22
5.00
Win
4.88
Not rated
4.50
4.75
Not rated
Location
4.14
5.00
Win
3.90
Not rated
3.00
3.50
Not rated
Professors
4.30
5.00
Win
4.44
Not rated
4.50
3.75
Not rated
Internationality
4.03
3.00
4.92
Not rated
5.00
Win
2.75
Not rated
Student life
3.85
4.00
3.84
Not rated
3.50
4.00
Not rated
Value
4.18
4.00
4.24
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.94
5.00
Win
3.86
Not rated
4.50
3.25
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Supportive learning environment and community
  • +Convenient location and urban setting
  • +Practical, business-oriented learning
  • +Supportive teaching and staff
  • +Real-world application and skill development
  • +Practical, real-world focused education
  • +Supportive and approachable teachers
  • +Organized learning environment and resources

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  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry relevance
  • +Accessible and supportive teachers
  • +International learning environment and cultural exchange
  • +Approachable and helpful professors
  • +Practical, applicable course structure
  • +Vibrant student life

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Cons
  • -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  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.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 cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Course content is often irrelevant or not current.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including inconsistent teaching quality and lack of student attention.
  • -Outdated facilities and course material requiring reorganization.
  • -Lack of feedback on exams and unclear grading policies.

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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.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are significant concerns.

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Rating summary
What students say

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.

With a near-perfect score of 5 across most metrics, this institution excels in its facilities, professors, location, and accommodation. Student life and value for money also receive positive marks, scoring a 4. The primary area for improvement lies in its internationality, which is rated a 3, suggesting opportunities to enhance global engagement and diversity.

Exhibiting exceptional strengths in Internationality (4.92) and Facilities (4.88), this institution receives very high marks in these areas. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.44. Conversely, Student Life (3.84) and Location (3.9) represent the weaker aspects of the university experience, though accommodations (3.86) are only slightly above this. Value is rated a solid 4.24.

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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 receives exceptional ratings for its **Facilities**, scoring a high 4.75. **Student Life** and **Value** are also strong points, both earning a respectable 4. While **Accomodation** and **Location** are decent, the university's **Internationality** stands out as a weaker area, receiving the lowest score of 2.75. **Professors** are rated moderately well.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

~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 three reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Students highlight practical skills, strong teachers with business backgrounds, and good learning environments, particularly in international commerce and marketing.

With a 4.08 average rating from 119 reviews, ~74% are positive, praising organized schedules, helpful teachers, and practical learning. Negative feedback is minimal (~4.2%) and briefly mentions program variability and limited student attention.

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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 an average rating of 4/5, positive feedback (~100%) highlights professors' willingness to help and well-structured courses. Student life is also noted as amazing. No negative reviews were recorded.

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Rating distribution
5★
29%
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33%
0%
50%
50%
0%
4★
64%
100%
48%
0%
50%
0%
0%
3★
5%
0%
15%
0%
0%
50%
0%
2★
1%
0%
3%
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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1%
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Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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Marketing Management Student

I believe VIA UC gives really good opportunities to develop within a specific field. I can talk from my experience being a Marketing Management student. The study model is comprehensive with internship possibilities to gain practical knowledge about the subject. I enjoy learning environment as well as lecturers, who can be successful entrepreneurs/experts in their field. The focus is based on group work as well as problem-solving cases. Campus Horsens offers a wide range of places to study, library, gym, and several organisations as AIESEC or student council DSR, that offer extracurricular opportunities. The attached Vitus Bering Innovation Park gives an insight into a business environment which encourages students to participate in innovative challenges or offers support with developing own businesses.

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Aarhus Bss review

First of all, the university is nowhere near as international as it portrays itself to be; there are less international students than you would expect. In terms of the teachers, I can honestly say I had one good teacher per semester. The others ranged from bad to completely unprofessional. Also with the planning of exams and classes, it sometimes made me wonder how the people behind this can be a part of the management department. However, on the bright side, I did like the idea of working in study groups and having to do all sorts of projects - that helps with the practical aspects of teaching. Another thing that I'd praise is the cafeteria, as they offer fresh and diverse food.

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