IE University vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH vs Universitat de Girona vs Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot

Side-by-side comparison from 297 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)
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 1/7 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
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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155 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
3.68
4.63
Win
4.13
Not rated
4.40
4.63
Location
4.53
3.63
3.98
4.27
Not rated
4.70
4.76
Win
Professors
4.37
3.82
4.60
4.22
Not rated
4.60
4.78
Win
Internationality
4.76
Win
3.30
4.70
3.87
Not rated
4.60
4.59
Student life
4.35
3.59
4.45
4.29
Not rated
3.90
4.77
Win
Value
4.22
3.59
4.48
4.00
Not rated
3.90
4.59
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.16
3.95
3.88
Not rated
3.00
4.32
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +excellent education, facilities, and supportive faculty
  • +encouragement for individual success and career guidance
  • +strong marketing and business programs with practical application
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Excellent professors and comprehensive curriculum
  • +Practical learning opportunities and real-world brand experience
  • +Multicultural environment and diverse student body
  • +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 project-based learning with companies.
  • +Strong personal and professional development opportunities and support.
  • +Collaborative and supportive community atmosphere.
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low educational standards
  • -Marketing promises not matching reality
  • -Corporate campus lacking traditional college experience
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and unengaging course content are frustrating.
Rating summary
What students say

Remarkably strong performance is evident across most assessed aspects. The university excels particularly in **Internationality**, achieving a rating of 4.76, closely followed by **Location** at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area, receiving a score of 3.78. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities also received favorable scores above 4.3.

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.

This institution achieves its highest marks in **Internationality (4.7)**, closely followed by **Facilities (4.63)** and **Professors (4.6)**. Areas receiving comparatively lower scores include **Location (3.98)** and **Accommodations (3.95)**. Student Life and Value also present solid, well-regarded aspects.

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.

An analysis of university ratings reveals generally positive feedback, with professors earning the highest marks at approximately 4.78. Location and student life also scored very well, both around 4.76. Facilities and internationality received strong scores, while accommodation stood out as the weakest area, rated at 4.32. The overall value proposition is also rated favorably at 4.59.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~85% of 155 reviews are positive, praising excellent education, facilities, and faculty support. A small percentage (~3.2%) of negative feedback mentions issues with academic standards and program management.

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 an average rating of 4.32/5 from 19 reviews, ~100% are positive. Students highlight excellent professors, curriculum, and practical/theoretical skill development. A multicultural environment is also frequently praised.

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 (around 100% with 4.68/5 average). Students highly praise practical, project-based learning with real companies, personalized support, and strong career development. There is no negative feedback in the provided data.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
21%
37%
34%
100%
60%
71%
4★
29%
46%
58%
55%
0%
40%
25%
3★
13%
25%
5%
9%
0%
0%
4%
2★
3%
4%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
4%
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

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Studying at CEU prepared me for the world.

Studying Advertising and public relations at CEU Cardenal Herrera was an enriching and transformative experience. One thing I standout is the combined theoretical and practical skills we learned throughout the career. We work hand on hand with well known brands that give us a profesional view and a bigger understanding of the profesional world. The multicultural environment at CEU help me develop cultural sensibility and open my perspective because of the diverse backgrounds. The most enriching experience was living in the amazing city en Valencia, its stunning architecture and its amazing food. I graduated feeling confident and prepared to enter to the professional world.

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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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