Universidad Europea - UE vs NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS vs ISCTE Business School vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Universidade Lusófona

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS: wins 0/7 categories
ISCTE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/7 categories
Universidade Lusófona: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 4/7 categories
The Lisbon MBA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
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Lisbon, Portugal
4.00
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25 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Communication Design
Paris, France
4.70
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33 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Lisbon, Portugal
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: MBA International Business
Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
4.13
3.83
4.65
Win
3.94
4.47
4.00
Location
3.98
4.54
4.44
4.26
4.06
4.83
5.00
Win
Professors
4.21
4.46
3.88
4.38
3.78
4.91
Win
4.00
Internationality
4.49
4.42
4.08
4.58
3.61
4.55
5.00
Win
Student life
4.04
4.21
4.29
4.19
4.00
4.59
Win
Not rated
Value
3.72
4.25
4.08
4.46
3.61
4.58
Win
4.00
Accommodation
3.79
3.96
3.54
3.74
3.22
4.28
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +High-quality, accomplished professors
  • +Relevant, practical skills for future careers
  • +Supportive, international learning environment
  • +Engaging teaching and valuable learning experiences
  • +Strong professor-student relationships and helpful faculty
  • +Vibrant student life and networking opportunities
  • +Strong faculty and accessible professors
  • +Excellent campus location with beach access and amenities
  • +Welcoming community and engaging student activities
  • +Engaging and challenging academic programs
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Positive campus atmosphere and facilities
  • +Welcoming and international community
  • +Engaging and interactive learning approach
  • +Opportunities for personal development
  • +Real-world application & expert instructors
  • +Transformative, beyond traditional learning
  • +International cohort diversity
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues cause student problems.
  • -Lack of student support is a recurring complaint.
  • -Lack of student support, especially after tuition is paid.
  • -Poor campus network connection.
  • -Uncaring instructors focused on lectures over student needs.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues are prevalent.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are perceived as outdated and lacking practical relevance.
  • -Overcrowding due to excessive student intake negatively impacts available resources and study spaces.
  • -Administrative and communication issues
  • -Poor teaching quality and grading
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Disorganized and unhelpful administrative and management processes.
  • -Outdated or poorly maintained facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency regarding policies and decisions.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative issues and lack of responsiveness from staff cause frustration.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from current industry needs.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners high marks for its internationality, achieving a rating of 4.49. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.21, closely followed by facilities at 4.23 and student life at 4.04. Conversely, accommodation and value received lower scores, at 3.79 and 3.72 respectively, while location sits at 3.98.

This institution receives commendations for its strong performance in several areas, particularly Location, which scored highest, and Professors and Internationality, also rated very favorably. Student Life and Value also reflect positive student experiences. However, Accomodation received the lowest rating, indicating an area for potential improvement, while Facilities are rated moderately.

This institution achieves high marks, particularly excelling in its **Location (4.44)** and **Student Life (4.29)**. Internationality and value are also strong points at 4.08. The university's weakest area is **Accomodation**, receiving a rating of 3.54. Facilities and Professors also scored moderately well, around 3.8.

This university excels in its **Facilities**, receiving a top score. **Internationality** and **Value** are also significant strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest-rated area, indicating room for improvement. Other well-regarded aspects include **Professors**, **Location**, and **Student Life**, demonstrating a generally positive, albeit varied, university experience.

Overall, the institution receives a mixed but generally positive rating. Location stands out as the strongest aspect, achieving a perfect score. Student life and facilities are also highly regarded. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. Internationality and value for money are areas where improvement could be beneficial, as they receive the same middling score.

This institution garners impressive feedback, particularly excelling in **Professors** with a near-perfect 4.9 and **Location** at 4.83. **Facilities** and **Student Life** also score highly, above 4.45. The **Accomodation** rating, while still solid, is the lowest at 4.28, indicating it's the area with the most room for improvement.

This institution demonstrates a strong showing in several key areas. Its location and internationality are particularly well-regarded, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, professors, and accommodation also score highly, indicating a solid overall experience. However, student life emerges as a significant weakness, with a rating of zero. This suggests a need for considerable improvement in campus engagement and activities for students.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~96%), highlighting modern teaching methods, practical learning, and job opportunities. A small minority of feedback (~4%) mentions indifferent teachers and material costs.

Most students have a very positive experience, praising professors, practical applications, and the international environment. Of the 25 reviews, 23 are positive (4-5 stars). A small number of reviews mention issues with institutional procedures and student support.

Around 92% of reviews are positive, praising excellent professors, interesting subjects, and a supportive student life. A small percentage of negative feedback notes issues with teacher support on theses and campus network connectivity.

Approximately 97.5% of reviews are positive, praising strong faculty, campus amenities, and community. A small percentage of negative feedback highlights organizational issues and some course content concerns.

Most reviews are positive, highlighting a dynamic campus atmosphere, engaging classes, and helpful teachers. A small portion of negative feedback mentions issues with international student support and outdated facilities.

Students report a highly positive experience, praising the welcoming, international community and engaging, interactive learning. Professors are seen as approachable, and opportunities for personal development and unique academic paths are appreciated. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 4/5, one review indicates a highly positive student experience. This feedback highlights transformative education, industry expert professors, and practical, strategic learning through real-world scenarios and hands-on projects.

Rating distribution
5★
29%
60%
28%
59%
28%
67%
0%
4★
51%
32%
52%
36%
44%
33%
100%
3★
16%
4%
12%
3%
17%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
4%
1%
6%
0%
0%
1★
2%
4%
4%
2%
6%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

Spirit between students

It is a good university to combine two main areas, management and technology. It has international teachers and the conditions are being improved in last few years. The Campus is also very well located.

good university, with a good classification

Some teachers don’t care at all about the students, they just care about finishing their lecture program. The university as a very poor network connection through the entire campus. On the other hand, I enjoyed the program since you had one work assignment and one exam, only if you had under 7,5 you fail

Extra-curricular opportunities

I believe Nova SBE offers many unique extra-curricular opportunities. For example, through this university, I have already secured two internships that allowed me to explore my future career paths. I also joined a student-led no-proft organization, Noma Consulting, which allowed me to work on a real-life consulting case with a market-leader company in Portugal. All of this in my first year. For gaining experience it is absolutely great. However the course itself is not my favourite part. Having done an international programme during school a felt it was a bit boring and unrelated to my degree, at times. But for those coming from Portuguese system this might be different. The student life, location, and teachers are also amazing. I definetly would recommend for students looking for higher education in Portugal!

Lusófona University

We pay a lot and we don´t have the best conditions. We have good teachers but there are a lot of teachers that are not that good at teaching and don´t give the best grades. The computers are old and it´s difficult to work with them.

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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