Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM vs Universitat de Girona vs Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot

Side-by-side comparison from 276 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot (5.00)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/7 categories
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat de Girona: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Madrid, Spain
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.14
4.35
3.50
4.13
Not rated
4.40
4.66
Win
Location
4.00
4.55
4.00
4.27
Not rated
4.70
4.77
Win
Professors
4.14
4.36
4.33
4.22
Not rated
4.60
4.79
Win
Internationality
4.00
4.76
Win
3.83
3.87
Not rated
4.60
4.55
Student life
4.00
4.36
4.17
4.29
Not rated
3.90
4.78
Win
Value
4.00
4.24
3.83
4.00
Not rated
3.90
4.62
Win
Accommodation
4.50
Win
3.77
3.83
3.88
Not rated
3.00
4.37
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent organization and clear, accessible courses.
  • +Supportive staff and personalized academic attention.
  • +Modern facilities and diverse international opportunities.
  • +Engaging professors with deep knowledge and professional backgrounds
  • +International and interdisciplinary environment fostering networking and diverse perspectives
  • +Practical learning and strong support for student success
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +High-quality, well-organized programs
  • +Diverse and international community
  • +Engaging campus environment and strong sense of community
  • +High-quality academics and dedicated, supportive faculty
  • +Excellent balance of academic rigor and vibrant social life
  • +Supportive and personal teacher relationships
  • +Balance of creativity and practical application
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry focus
  • +Strong professional network and career preparation
  • +Supportive and personalized learning environment
Cons
  • -Poor leadership and unprofessional management are prevalent.
  • -Ineffective teaching quality due to unqualified instructors is a significant problem.
  • -Academic standards and course quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Marketing promises, particularly regarding technology and flexibility, do not align with reality.
  • -The campus environment lacks traditional college experience and diversity.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum concerns are frequently mentioned.
  • -Uncaring and unmotivated instructors are a recurring problem.
  • -Repetitive campus life offers little variety.
  • -Excessive administrative burden and unclear communication are frustrating.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application for future careers.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant concern.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects. Accommodations stand out as the strongest area, receiving a high rating of 4.5. Facilities and Professors are also rated highly at 4.14. Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value all received a solid score of 4. This indicates a well-rounded institution with particular strengths in student living arrangements and academic personnel.

This institution garners significant praise for its exceptional internationality, achieving a rating of 4.76. Location is also a strong suit, rated at 4.55. Student life and professors are well-regarded, both scoring 4.36, closely followed by facilities at 4.35. Value for money is rated at 4.24. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.77.

Reviewing the university's performance reveals a mixed but generally positive picture. The strongest area for the institution is clearly its professors, who received an excellent rating. Students also appear to be well-served by the location and student life. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, scores include facilities, accommodation, internationality, and value for money.

This university demonstrates a strong showing in student-focused aspects, with Student Life receiving the highest marks at 4.29 and Location also performing well at 4.27. Professors are also highly rated at 4.22. Areas for improvement include Accomodation and Internationality, which are the lowest rated categories, at 3.88 and 3.87 respectively. Facilities and Value are rated solidly in the mid-range.

This institution received uniform zero ratings across all surveyed categories. Consequently, there are no standout strengths or weaknesses to highlight. The assessment indicates a consistent lack of positive attributes in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. This uniform score suggests a critical need for improvement across the board.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

This institution receives a well-rounded set of ratings. **Professors** are the highest-rated area, closely followed by **Student Life** and **Location**. **Accommodations** emerge as the weakest point among the evaluated aspects. The university also scores well in **Facilities**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, indicating a generally positive student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are predominantly positive (~75%), highlighting excellent academic environments, helpful staff, and good organization. One reviewer mentioned unprofessional director and unqualified staff.

Around 74% of reviews highlight positive learning experiences, strong business and networking skills, and an international environment. A small percentage (3.1%) of reviews express concerns about academic deception and the educational experience.

With a 4.18 average rating from 11 reviews, students praise UCAM's high-level teaching, supportive faculty, and enriching academic and international environments. No negative feedback was provided.

Nearly all reviews praise the beautiful campus and positive social atmosphere, with ~74% highlighting excellent teachers and academic/social balance. A single review noted some teachers lack engagement.

With one review, the university receives a perfect 5/5 rating. The sole reviewer highlighted exceptional teacher support and a balance of creativity and practicality in instruction. No negative feedback was received.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% giving high ratings. Students highlight an enriching, practical learning experience, international environment, and strong professional preparation. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
55%
27%
34%
100%
60%
73%
4★
0%
29%
64%
55%
0%
40%
23%
3★
13%
13%
9%
9%
0%
0%
3%
2★
0%
3%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
13%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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ie university is the best university in the world, they education system is the best and infrastructure. It's the best university to put your child to I'm very happy with it i dont wanna lie l. Please go for it

Good, but worthy of improvement

The life in Murcia is simply great! A lot of tapas bars, bars, clubs etc. which are affordable for students! During the courses at UCAM, I got to know so many international people who got really good friends in the meanwhile. The only shortcoming is that several professors have difficulties to explain their ideas in English, because of the language barrier. But this does not concern every teacher. Furthermore, the teaching staff is not only about professors but about people having their own business and talking about their own experiences. All in all the education is pretty good at UCAM. But the working-life balance is even better. "Savoir-Vivre!"

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I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

Masters international Management

I enjoyed this programe, academically is it similar to other programs in other cities but it offers so much more. The personal connection with professors, strong guidance for future career and the international network is what separates it from other options!

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