StudyCheck Award 2026: Reutlingen University ranks among Germany's best

a top ten ranking nationwide and third place in the category award for mid-sized universities.

Based on around 87,000 student reviews from 2025, this independent ranking confirms Reutlingen's status as one of Germany's most popular places to study. It ranks in the top ten across all universities and universities of applied sciences, second in Baden-Württemberg, and third nationwide among mid-sized institutions with 5,000-15,000 students.

Students at ESB Business School also left numerous positive reviews of their programmes on StudyCheck:

"Students of all years and nationalities form a very close-knit community. You quickly grow together beyond everyday student life at a wide variety of events. This strong sense of community is what makes studying here so special."
B Sc International Business

"The programme offers great opportunity to get to know another culture, get taught by outstanding professors that one usually does not get access to while leaving enough room for career events that prepare for what is to come after your degree."
M Sc Global Management and Digital Competencies

"The program has a wide set of courses that give a great management foundation. The professors are engaging and have real-world experience. The program has guest speakers and corporate partner engagement."
MBA International Management

The StudyCheck Award is based on verified student experiences, combining star ratings and recommendation rates from Germany’s largest university review platform.