Universidad Europea - UE vs University of Beira Interior - UBI vs Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs University of Coimbra - UC

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Beira Interior - UBI: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 1/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
University of Coimbra - UC: wins 1/7 categories
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda - IPG: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 3/7 categories
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Best programme: Civil Engineering
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4.70
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
3.56
4.33
4.65
Win
3.82
3.00
4.45
Location
4.00
3.50
4.52
4.24
4.38
2.75
4.83
Win
Professors
4.20
3.57
4.50
4.37
4.09
4.00
4.91
Win
Internationality
4.50
3.50
4.30
4.58
Win
4.23
2.75
4.56
Student life
4.02
4.57
4.24
4.19
4.61
Win
3.50
4.58
Value
3.70
3.79
4.57
Win
4.45
4.14
3.50
4.56
Accommodation
3.78
3.96
3.75
3.71
3.79
3.75
4.29
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Supportive and accessible faculty and staff
  • +Strong sense of community and lasting friendships
  • +Practical and up-to-date academic programs
  • +Supportive and approachable academic staff
  • +Practical, engaging, and English-taught courses
  • +Welcoming environment and well-equipped facilities
  • +Great campus, facilities, and community
  • +High-quality professors and practical teaching methods
  • +Strong student clubs and networking opportunities
  • +Supportive staff and excellent campus facilities
  • +Vibrant city integration and strong sense of community
  • +High-quality teaching and a positive academic atmosphere
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with approachable professors
  • +Supportive, calm, and functional campus environment
  • +Focus on real-world problem-solving in lectures
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and long waiting times
  • -Repetitive and low-value course content lacking professional recognition.
  • -Excessive workload and overly demanding semester structure.
  • -Lack of transparency in grading and exam feedback.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues are prevalent.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of resources negatively impact the student experience.
  • -Unresponsive administration and poor communication lead to significant delays and unresolved issues.
  • -Lack of transparency regarding academic program quality and university rankings is misleading.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Lack of academic support and unclear communication are major concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.
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.

The university demonstrates a solid performance in most areas, with its **Student Life** category receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Internationality** emerged as the weakest point in the assessment. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Location, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate range, indicating areas for potential improvement alongside recognized strengths.

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.

This university excels in several key areas, with **Facilities** receiving an outstanding rating of 4.65 and **Internationality** also scoring very highly at 4.58. **Value** and **Professors** are also well-regarded. The **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in this aspect compared to other surveyed elements. Student life and location are rated moderately well.

This institution demonstrates a consistently positive reception across various aspects. Student life stands out as the strongest area, receiving the highest rating. Location and internationality are also areas of significant strength. Conversely, the weakest areas, while still meeting a reasonable standard, are accommodation and facilities, which received the lowest scores among the surveyed categories.

This institution garners a mixed but generally positive review. Accommodation and student life are notable strengths, both scoring 3.75. Professors also receive a respectable rating of 4. Conversely, the university faces its greatest challenges in location and internationality, each at 2.75. Facilities lag slightly behind at a 3, while the overall value proposition is well-regarded at 3.5.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

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.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent faculty, helpful staff, and strong student relationships. A small percentage of feedback mentions poor management in specific programs and long wait times.

~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.

Most reviews are highly positive (~94%), praising the campus, community, and professors. A small percentage (~3%) cite organizational issues and theoretical course content impacting job readiness.

With a 4.12 average rating from 146 reviews, ~98.6% are positive, praising excellent professors, vibrant campus life, and a welcoming environment. Very limited negative feedback highlights administrative and organizational challenges.

With an average rating of 3.75/5 and 2 out of 4 reviews being positive, feedback highlights practical, student-focused learning and approachable professors. No negative reviews were provided.

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
27%
63%
58%
28%
25%
66%
4★
52%
43%
26%
36%
58%
25%
34%
3★
15%
23%
4%
3%
12%
50%
0%
2★
2%
3%
4%
1%
1%
0%
0%
1★
2%
3%
2%
2%
1%
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.

The town atmosphere

I would highlight the city's culture, atmosphere, and price. The town is small and everyone lives at a maximum of 15 minutes walk, it's very cozy. It's a very cheap city. The only thing is the education quality. As expected from a small-town university, the education quality can be pretty underwhelming.

Erasmus Traineeship Review

As my Erasmus internship draws to a close, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the guidance, support, and mentorship of the professor during my time in the laboratory. Working alongside her and her team has been an exceptionally rewarding experience, both scientifically and professionally.

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.

The best student life

For me the university of Coimbra is the best university in my country, Portugal. There there are plenty of traditions and cultural activities you can experience to make your student time the best years of your life. That is a beautiful city with a lot of interesting history and academic life experience. If you chose to study in Coimbra you will have the best personal learnings.

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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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