Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Instituto Superior Miguel Torga - ISMT vs Coimbra Business School - ISCAC vs Coimbra Superior School of Education - ESEC

Side-by-side comparison from 222 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra - ISEC (4.70)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 0/6 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/6 categories
Instituto Superior Miguel Torga - ISMT: wins 0/6 categories
Coimbra Business School - ISCAC: wins 2/6 categories
Coimbra Superior School of Education - ESEC: wins 1/6 categories
Coimbra Health School - ESTeSC: wins 1/6 categories
Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra - ISEC: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
Best programme: Biomedical Sciences
Best programme: Computational Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
4.59
Win
3.00
4.40
4.33
4.50
4.00
Location
4.42
4.19
4.00
4.40
4.67
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.50
4.34
4.00
4.60
Win
4.50
4.50
3.67
Internationality
4.30
4.58
Win
3.00
4.40
4.17
4.00
4.00
Student life
4.16
4.18
4.00
4.80
4.83
Win
4.50
4.33
Value
4.58
4.38
3.00
4.60
Win
4.50
4.50
4.00
Accommodation
3.58
3.63
4.00
4.20
4.17
4.50
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and approachable academic staff
  • +Practical, engaging, and English-taught courses
  • +Welcoming environment and well-equipped facilities
  • +Excellent professors and supportive learning environment
  • +Diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Welcoming international community and campus life

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  • +Comprehensive and wide-ranging course content
  • +Supportive and available professors
  • +Strong academic atmosphere and community
  • +Engaging and practical curriculum
  • +Supportive and passionate faculty
  • +Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
  • +Strong career and international opportunities
  • +Practical, hands-on learning experiences
  • +Practical, broad, and well-selected programs
  • +Helpful professors and engaging people
  • +Good campus facilities and location
Cons
  • -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.
  • -- Overcrowded facilities and excessive student intake.
  • -- Outdated and unmarketable course content.

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  • -Poorly managed administrative processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and unsupportive staff create difficulties.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a consistent problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often perceived as ineffective or unengaging.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are perceived as outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -The curriculum is frequently criticized for being irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

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 its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring highly at 4.59. **Professors** and **Value** also received strong marks, around 4.38. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area with a rating of 3.63. **Location** and **Student Life** fall within the mid-range, both scoring just above 4.1.

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This institution garners excellent feedback across most metrics, with student life standing out as its strongest area at 4.8. Facilities and location also received high marks (4.4), alongside internationality (4.4) and professors (4.6). Value for money is also rated favorably at 4.6. Accommodation appears to be the relative weakest point, though still rated well at 4.2.

An evaluation of the university reveals a strong overall performance. Student Life stands out with the highest rating, reflecting a vibrant campus experience. Location also scores very favorably. Areas for potential improvement include Facilities and Accomodation, which, while good, received the lowest scores. Value and Professors are rated highly, indicating satisfaction with academic staff and the overall return on investment. Internationality also shows solid, though not top-tier, performance.

Consistently strong across most metrics, this institution boasts near-perfect scores for its exceptional location and impressive facilities. Professors and student life also receive very high marks. While student accommodation and overall value are highly rated, internationality stands out as the area with the most room for improvement, though still a solid rating.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths, with an exceptional rating for its location. Student life is also highly regarded, alongside solid scores for facilities, accommodation, and internationality. However, the assessment reveals that professors represent the weakest area, receiving a comparatively lower score. Overall, the university presents a positive picture, particularly in its environment and student engagement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~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.

With a 4.44 average rating, ~94% of reviews are positive, praising the environment, professors, and diverse opportunities. A small ~2.5% of feedback mentioned disorganization and overwhelming class sizes.

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All 5 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.6/5. Students highlight comprehensive courses, excellent professors, and a strong academic atmosphere. No negative feedback was recorded.

With a 4.33/5 average rating, 100% of reviews are positive. Students praise the engaging curriculum, supportive professors, and welcoming atmosphere, particularly highlighting professional and useful courses in sports.

With a 4.5/5 average rating from 2 reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight excellent job opportunities and useful programs, including international connections. Some modules were noted as less professionally relevant.

With a 4.67/5 average rating from 3 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight practical learning, helpful professors, and good facilities.

Rating distribution
5★
63%
55%
0%
60%
33%
50%
67%
4★
26%
39%
0%
40%
67%
50%
33%
3★
4%
4%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
4%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

Amazing experience

Nova’s MSc in Finance is the best program in Portugal. The quality of the professors is notable, they are very approachable. Career opportunities are broad and limitless. The school’s campus is super modern, with many spots to study and to chill. It is located right next to the beach, which allows you to go for nice walks, surf sessions, and so on, to keep your work-life balance. Your peers will be highly motivated and highly skilled individuals, which creates the perfect environment for a great learning experience. Having that said, Nova is by far one of the best choices you can make.

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