Universidad Europea - UE vs Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - UTAD vs Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management

Side-by-side comparison from 355 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Europea - UE (4.90)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 1/7 categories
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - UTAD: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 1/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/7 categories
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management: wins 0/7 categories
NOVA School of Law: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Accounting and Management
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Management
Lisbon, Portugal
3.70
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Best programme: Law
Paris, France
4.70
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29 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
3.75
4.24
4.64
Win
4.09
3.67
4.43
Location
4.00
4.32
4.42
4.23
4.17
4.33
4.81
Win
Professors
4.29
3.71
4.50
4.36
4.13
4.33
4.90
Win
Internationality
4.60
Win
3.48
4.30
4.57
4.13
3.67
4.55
Student life
4.11
4.10
4.16
4.19
4.09
3.67
4.57
Win
Value
3.78
3.62
4.58
Win
4.43
4.17
3.33
4.55
Accommodation
3.87
3.57
3.58
3.69
3.30
3.33
4.29
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and strong student integration initiatives
  • +Supportive and accessible faculty
  • +Beautiful and green campus environment
  • +Supportive and approachable academic staff
  • +Practical, engaging, and English-taught courses
  • +Welcoming environment and well-equipped facilities
  • +International environment, qualified professors, practical and business-oriented teaching
  • +Strong real-world preparation and company connections
  • +Excellent campus facilities and vibrant social life
  • +Supportive and experienced professors.
  • +Positive learning environment and relevant curriculum.
  • +Great student community and social experiences.
  • +Interdisciplinary and practical learning opportunities
  • +International atmosphere and community
  • +Modern facilities and career prospects
  • +Interactive and personalized learning with engaged professors
  • +Diverse and international community fostering personal growth
  • +Small class sizes for close student-professor relationships
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -The quality of instruction and curriculum is often criticized.
  • -Repetitive and low-value course content lacking professional recognition.
  • -Excessive workload and overly demanding semester structure.
  • -Lack of transparency in grading and exam feedback.
  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues are frequent complaints.
  • -Course content is often perceived as outdated or lacking practical relevance.
  • -Overcrowding due to excessive student admissions impacts available study spaces.
  • -Students are frustrated by the lack of refunds for registration fees, especially for international students facing visa or financial issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in coursework is a concern.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, the university receives strong marks, particularly in **Internationality (4.6)** and **Facilities (4.33)**. Student Life and Professors also score well, both above 4.2. The weakest areas identified are **Accomodation (3.87)** and **Value (3.78)**, though these still represent a moderately positive rating.

Across various aspects, this institution received positive feedback, with its **Location** standing out as the strongest area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, **Internationality** was the weakest point, receiving the lowest score. Other surveyed elements like Student Life and Facilities garnered solid, mid-range reviews, indicating a generally satisfactory student experience.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in several key areas. Professors and value received the highest marks, indicating strong academic and financial returns for students. Location and internationality also scored well. However, accommodation emerged as the weakest point, suggesting potential room for improvement in student housing offerings.

Impressive scores characterize this institution's performance, particularly excelling in **Facilities** (4.64) and **Internationality** (4.57). Professors (4.36), location (4.23), and student life (4.19) also receive commendations. The area with the lowest rating is **Accomodation** (3.69), suggesting potential for improvement in this aspect. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong offering with notable strengths and one identified area for development.

This university garners praise for its **strong offerings in location and value**, both receiving a score of 4.17. Professors and internationality also score highly at 4.13. Conversely, **accommodation stands out as the weakest area**, with a significantly lower rating of 3.30. Facilities and student life maintain solid scores around 4.09.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews, particularly excelling in the areas of **Professors** and **Location**, both rated at 4.33. Student life, facilities, and internationality are also well-regarded, averaging 3.67. However, **Accommodations** and **Value** received the lowest scores, both at 3.33, indicating these are areas for potential improvement.

This university garners strong praise, particularly for its **Professors** (4.89) and **Location** (4.81). **Student Life** (4.57), **Internationality** (4.55), and **Value** (4.55) also receive favorable scores. **Facilities** (4.43) and **Accommodation** (4.29) are rated well, though they represent the lowest scores in this assessment.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of 54 reviews are positive, highlighting modern teaching methods, spacious campuses, and good career opportunities. A small amount of negative feedback (~3.7%) notes administrative issues and unengaged instructors.

With an average rating of 4.05/5 from 22 reviews, ~82% are positive. Students highlight a welcoming atmosphere, green spaces, and helpful teachers. Some note areas for improvement in accessibility.

~93% of reviews are positive, praising the university environment, practical courses, and supportive staff. A small portion (~7%) expressed disappointment with course content and job market relevance.

With ~97% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.47/5, students praise the international environment, practical business-oriented teaching, and strong career preparation. A small portion (~3%) notes organizational issues and perceived lack of value in some course content.

Around 82% of 23 reviews are positive, praising the environment, caring teachers, interesting subjects, and good infrastructure. One review, ~4.4%, mentioned issues with refund policies for international students.

Two out of three reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.67/5. Students appreciate diverse interdisciplinary learning and international opportunities, while some note excessive class hours and lack of group work.

All 29 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.66/5. Students praise the interactive learning, international community, and supportive professors. They highlight academic and personal growth in a motivating environment.

Rating distribution
5★
36%
23%
63%
57%
22%
0%
66%
4★
62%
59%
26%
37%
57%
67%
34%
3★
18%
18%
4%
3%
17%
33%
0%
2★
2%
0%
4%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
2%
2%
4%
0%
0%
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University Review

Excellent university, with experienced professors, professionals in the areas they teach and with an incomparable teacher-student proximity.It is a very good university for International students since thet offer Portuguese classes and some subjects are in English. In terms of infrastructure, despite being small and not having all the conditions and equipment, it brings together a pleasant environment for studying - in addition to very good cleaning conditions and modern rooms. At the administrative level, it is organized. As for the students, many are very interested in being there, excellent students and enormous dedication.

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Great approach and professor-student relationship

My experience with this programme has been extremely positive. What I appreciated the most was the quality of the laboratory sessions, which allowed me to put theory into practice effectively. Furthermore, the close relationship between students and professors creates a stimulating and supportive academic environment. The professors genuinely care about our progress. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid and practical education.

Enriching international experience

My time at Nova Business School in Lisbon was truly incredible. The master's program in management offered a really complete set of courses that really helped me expand my knowledge and skills. It's completely customisable so there is a program for everyone. The faculty were really knowledgeable and supportive, which made the learning experience engaging. I particularly liked the diversity of students, which provided a global perspective and create really crazy international discussions. The school's also focus a lot on practical applications and real-world scenarios si it helped me prepare for the challenges in the business world. The campus is also incredible. I wholeheartedly recommend Nova Business School to anyone looking to advance their career in management or in any business orientations. The blend of academic rigor, international students, and practical experience makes it an ideal choice.

Management Course Iseg

What brought me to this university was firstly its national ranking and word of mouth of family members. I have attended it for 2 years now and it has been a great experience. The professors are helpful and the curriculum is very interesting although I find our mathematics level too advanced for business degree. The infrastructure is great and in an excellent location. There are many clubs to join and opportunities for the students to take advantage of. In site parking only available to masters students and higher and street parking is extremely rare and quite expensive close to the university.

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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.

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