Universidad Europea - UE vs Business and Economics School - ISG vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management vs Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics

Side-by-side comparison from 279 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: SHG Universities (5.00)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/5 categories
Business and Economics School - ISG: wins 0/5 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/5 categories
ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management: wins 0/5 categories
Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics: wins 0/5 categories
Forward College: wins 2/5 categories
SHG Universities: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Paris, France
4.90
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
Not rated
4.62
Win
4.09
4.05
4.47
Not rated
Location
4.00
Not rated
4.20
4.17
4.25
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.29
Not rated
4.34
4.13
4.30
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.60
Not rated
4.56
4.13
4.15
4.75
5.00
Win
Student life
4.11
Not rated
4.18
4.09
3.79
4.73
Win
4.00
Value
3.78
Not rated
4.40
4.17
4.15
4.63
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.87
Not rated
3.68
3.30
3.45
4.33
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs

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  • +Broad business curriculum with practical, problem-solving focus
  • +Supportive professors and collaborative social environment
  • +Modern campus facilities and international exposure
  • +Supportive and experienced professors.
  • +Positive learning environment and relevant curriculum.
  • +Great student community and social experiences.
  • +High-quality teaching and qualified, experienced faculty
  • +Strong academic reputation and rigorous programs
  • +Supportive learning environment and flexibility
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.

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  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated or uninspired course content and teaching methods.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of study space due to 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 frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or lacking depth.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent source of frustration.
  • -Students often complain about administrative inefficiency and poor communication.
  • -Course content is frequently perceived as irrelevant or not up-to-date.
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.

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This institution demonstrates impressive strengths in its **Facilities** (4.62) and **Internationality** (4.56), indicating high satisfaction in these areas. Professors and value for money also received positive marks (4.34 and 4.40 respectively). The **Accomodation** (3.68) is the lowest-rated aspect, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the university presents a solid offering with a particular standout in its physical environment and global presence.

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 academic offerings and campus environment. Professors received a very high rating (4.3), closely followed by location (4.25) and internationality and value (both 4.15). Facilities also scored well at 4.05. The area with the lowest score is accommodation, at 3.45, indicating room for improvement in this aspect. Student life, while solid, falls slightly behind other metrics at 3.79.

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.

With outstanding scores in several key areas, this institution shines in **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality**, all receiving perfect marks. Student life is also highly regarded, scoring a 4. Accommodations are rated a 3, representing a moderate aspect. The university's weakest area by a significant margin is **Facilities**, which received a score of 0. Overall, the value proposition is excellent, also rated a 5.

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.

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~97% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical courses, international exposure, and strong faculty. A small fraction of negative feedback mentions organizational issues and course content.

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 a 4.35/5 average rating from 20 reviews, approximately 95% are positive. Students praise academic reputation, qualified faculty, and supportive learning environments. No negative reviews were submitted.

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

With a single review, the university has a perfect 5/5 rating. The feedback highlights a strong professional stage, theoretical and practical understanding of the industry, and a practice-oriented approach with current specialists.

Rating distribution
5★
36%
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55%
22%
40%
94%
100%
4★
62%
0%
39%
57%
55%
6%
0%
3★
18%
0%
3%
17%
5%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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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.

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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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