Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA vs Creanavarra Centro Superior de Diseño

Side-by-side comparison from 210 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (5.00)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/4 categories
IE University: wins 0/4 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/4 categories
Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA: wins 1/4 categories
Creanavarra Centro Superior de Diseño: wins 0/4 categories
Schiller International University: wins 0/4 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 3/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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153 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.33
3.68
3.00
Not rated
3.92
5.00
Win
Location
4.00
4.53
3.63
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.92
4.40
Professors
4.00
4.36
3.82
2.00
Not rated
4.62
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.83
4.75
3.30
5.00
Not rated
4.92
5.00
Student life
4.17
4.34
3.59
5.00
Not rated
4.15
5.00
Value
4.17
4.22
3.59
4.00
Not rated
4.23
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.60
3.77
3.16
2.00
Not rated
3.62
4.60
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Supportive faculty and personalized guidance for academic and career success.
  • +Excellent facilities, enriching coursework, and practical skill development.
  • +Abundant opportunities and networking for future career prospects.
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Engaging instructors and effective teaching methods
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Relevant and practical curriculum leading to career success

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  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Practical, real-world project experience
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Strong community and collaborative atmosphere
Cons
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues plague scheduling and student group allocation.
  • -Outdated computer programs hinder practical skill development.
  • -Overly theoretical coursework fails to align with current labor market needs.

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  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative & management issues are frequent problems.
  • -Facilities are often described as outdated or in poor condition.
  • -Instruction and curriculum are sometimes perceived as lacking relevance or quality.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners strong approval, particularly for its **accommodation**, which achieved the highest rating. Facilities and student life also scored well. Conversely, **internationality** received the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. Professors, location, and value for money are all rated at a solid 4 out of 5.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Internationality stands out with an impressive rating, closely followed by an excellent score for Location. Student life and the quality of Professors also receive high marks. However, Accommodations represent the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Value for money and Facilities are rated favorably, though not as high as the top-performing categories.

This institution garners a solid academic reputation, with professors receiving a strong rating of 3.82. While facilities and student life also score well around 3.6, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, rated at 3.16. Internationality and value also present as moderate aspects of the university experience.

A well-rounded assessment reveals this institution excels in its **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality**, all receiving top marks. Conversely, it faces challenges with **Facilities** and **Accomodation**, both rated at a lower two. **Professors** also received a modest rating of two. The **Value** proposition sits comfortably in the upper half of the scale, suggesting a generally positive, though not flawless, university experience.

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With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

This institution garners exceptional ratings, achieving a perfect score in Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Internationality. Its Value is also highly rated at 5. The Accommodations are well-regarded with a score of 4.6. The Location is the sole area scoring slightly lower, at 4.4, though still representing a positive attribute.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews praise the academic environment, dedicated professors, and supportive staff. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with a specific director and teacher hiring practices.

Approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and enriching academic/networking opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions concerns about academic standards or the campus environment.

Approximately 74% of 28 reviews are positive, highlighting professional, sector-active teachers and practical, real-world facilities. A small portion of feedback (~7%) expresses disappointment with low English proficiency among some professors and organizational issues.

With 3 reviews and an average rating of 2.67/5, feedback is mixed. Approximately 33% of reviews are negative, citing disorganization in administration, scheduling, and outdated course content. No positive reviews were provided.

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With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

All 6 reviews are positive, with a 5/5 average rating. Students praise working on real projects and the enriching, transformative academic experience. The supportive community, expert faculty, and helpful staff are frequently highlighted.

Rating distribution
5★
71%
55%
21%
0%
0%
69%
100%
4★
0%
29%
46%
0%
0%
23%
0%
3★
14%
12%
25%
67%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
3%
4%
33%
0%
8%
0%
1★
14%
1%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked

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The teachers, the encouragement they give you,

I chose this university because some friends who had studied there had told me it was a great experience, and it's true. It has excellent facilities and a faculty that always encourages you to do your best. They motivate you a lot and guide you in a way I hadn't seen before. They are very approachable professors and are attentive to how they can optimize your studies. I made good friends there, I have good memories of that experience, and I might even pursue some further studies because it left a very positive impression on me.

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For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

PBL and Employability

A very proactive university, providing many employability days to improve your prospects. Always there to help if you have any queries or doubts, with specifically assigned tutors. As well as this, the hands on learning environment is unforgettable. Working with real businesses gives you great knowledge and understanding about the working world.

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