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

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Beira Interior - UBI: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/7 categories
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management: wins 0/7 categories
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda - IPG: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Aeronautical Engineering
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Paris, France
4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
3.54
4.24
4.63
Win
4.09
2.67
4.47
Location
4.00
3.52
4.42
4.20
4.17
3.00
5.00
Win
Professors
4.29
3.52
4.50
4.35
4.13
4.00
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.60
3.48
4.30
4.57
4.13
2.33
4.75
Win
Student life
4.11
4.59
4.16
4.16
4.09
3.67
4.73
Win
Value
3.78
3.78
4.58
4.41
4.17
3.33
4.63
Win
Accommodation
3.87
3.96
3.58
3.67
3.30
4.00
4.33
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
  • +Excellent campus facilities and location
  • +Strong academic programs and approachable, experienced professors
  • +Valuable career opportunities and skill development
  • +Supportive and experienced professors.
  • +Positive learning environment and relevant curriculum.
  • +Great student community and social experiences.
  • +Practical, student-focused learning
  • +Approachable professors and close academic support
  • +Calm, functional campus environment
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
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.
  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated or low-value course content and teaching.
  • -Overcrowded facilities and excessive student enrollment.
  • -Students are frustrated by the lack of refunds for registration fees, especially for international students facing visa or financial issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a source of frustration.
  • -Inconsistent and poor quality of instruction negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
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.

With a profile featuring notably high scores, this institution excels in its **Facilities**, rated at 4.63. It also demonstrates strong performance in **Internationality** (4.57) and **Value** (4.41). Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest rating at 3.67, indicating a potential area for improvement, though other aspects like Professors and Student Life remain well-regarded.

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.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Professors** and **Accomodation**, both receiving a perfect score of 4. Student life and overall value are also rated positively. However, the university's **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, with lower scores in these categories. The location also received a moderate rating.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

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.

Around 97% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent campus facilities, approachable professors with strong experience, and good career market connections. A small percentage of feedback mentioned poor organization and insufficient study space.

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.

With an average rating of 3.67/5 and no negative feedback (~0%), reviews highlight a practical, student-focused learning experience. Positive sentiment (~100%) points to small classes, approachable professors, and a calm campus, appealing to those seeking hands-on education.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Rating distribution
5★
36%
28%
63%
55%
22%
33%
94%
4★
62%
45%
26%
39%
57%
0%
6%
3★
18%
24%
4%
3%
17%
67%
0%
2★
2%
3%
4%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
3%
2%
2%
4%
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.

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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