Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - UAB vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño de Barcelona vs UIC Barcelona vs Universitat Oberta de Catalunya - UOC

Side-by-side comparison from 254 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Superior de Diseño ESDi - ESDI (5.00)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona - UAB: wins 0/1 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/1 categories
BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño de Barcelona: wins 0/1 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/1 categories
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya - UOC: wins 0/1 categories
Escuela Superior de Diseño ESDi - ESDI: wins 0/1 categories
Barcelona Executive Business School - BEBS: wins 0/1 categories
Comparing
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Best programme: Psychology
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Advertising and Communication
Best programme: Multidisciplinary Design
Best programme: HR Management and Leadership
Category ratings
Facilities
3.90
4.17
5.00
4.09
3.11
5.00
3.50
Location
3.83
4.00
5.00
3.90
3.89
3.00
5.00
Professors
3.83
4.00
5.00
4.27
3.75
5.00
5.00
Internationality
3.98
3.83
5.00
3.82
3.79
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.23
4.17
5.00
3.82
2.67
3.00
5.00
Value
4.00
4.17
5.00
3.91
3.79
5.00
4.67
Accommodation
3.67
4.60
Win
1.00
3.33
3.13
4.00
2.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent faculty expertise and professor support
  • +Accessible digital resources and student services
  • +Pleasant campus environment and connectivity
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Industry-expert professors and practical, real-world projects
  • +Diverse, multicultural student environment promoting collaboration
  • +Comprehensive and complete programs covering various creative skills
  • +Excellent academic programs and knowledgeable, kind professors.
  • +Supportive and collaborative student atmosphere.
  • +Strong preparation for career success and international outlook.
  • +Flexible online learning and self-paced study
  • +High-quality teaching materials and organized virtual platform
  • +Accessible and supportive professors and tutors
  • +Friendly environment and well-prepared teachers
  • +Engaging and interesting classes
  • +Good canteen facilities
  • +Supportive & engaged professors, humanistic & diverse environment
  • +Practical learning, real-world application, and engaging classes
  • +Accessible (affordable, online, evening classes) and helpful support
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and negative teacher interactions.
  • -Substandard housing conditions and inadequate facilities.
  • -Lack of academic support and administrative issues.
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of support and indifferent attitude from staff create a negative experience.
  • -Administrative and communication issues cause significant problems.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful customer service frustrates students.
  • -Poorly organized and user-unfriendly online platforms hinder access to information.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently cited as disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

Across various metrics, the university demonstrates a strong showing, particularly in Student Life (4.23) and Value (4.00). Internationality also scores well at 3.98. The weakest area is Accomodation, with a rating of 3.67, though Facilities (3.90), Professors (3.83), and Location (3.83) also received solid, above-average scores.

This university garners strong approval, particularly for its **accommodation**, which achieved the highest rating. Facilities and student life also scored well. Conversely, **internationality** received the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. Professors, location, and value for money are all rated at a solid 4 out of 5.

This institution garners exceptional scores across multiple key aspects, including its facilities, professors, location, student life, internationality, and overall value, all receiving a perfect 5. Conversely, the accommodation received a significantly lower rating of 1, indicating a considerable area for improvement.

The university demonstrates particular strengths in its academic offerings, with **Professors** receiving a high rating of 4.27. **Facilities** are also well-regarded at 4.09. Areas for improvement are evident in **Accomodation**, which scored lowest at 3.33. Other aspects like Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value are rated moderately.

A well-rounded university experience is indicated by these ratings. The strongest aspects are the **Location** (3.89) and **Internationality/Value** (both 3.79), suggesting a desirable and globally recognized institution with good perceived worth. **Student Life** (2.67) received the lowest score, pointing to an area that could be improved. Other areas like Professors, Facilities, and Accomodation fall in the mid-range.

With outstanding scores in Facilities, Professors, Internationality, and Value, this institution excels in core academic and experiential offerings. Areas for potential improvement include Location and Student Life, both receiving moderate ratings. Accommodation is also viewed positively, though not reaching the top tier. Overall, the university presents a strong case, particularly for those prioritizing academic quality and global engagement.

This institution excels in several key areas, receiving perfect scores for its professors, location, student life, and internationality. Its value proposition is also very strong. However, accommodation presents the most significant weakness, rated considerably lower. Facilities also received a middling score.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~81% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong academic support, useful resources, and a pleasant campus environment. A small percentage (~4.6%) expresses dissatisfaction with teaching quality and faculty interaction.

Most reviews praise the academic environment, dedicated professors, and supportive staff. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with a specific director and teacher hiring practices.

All 3 reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the strong creative foundations, practical projects, and industry-expert professors. The multicultural environment and diverse course offerings were also highlighted.

With an average rating of 4.21/5, approximately 86% of reviews are positive, praising the collaborative atmosphere, quality programs, and accessible location. One review (around 7%) cites issues with indifferent administration.

~80% of reviews are positive, highlighting a robust virtual campus, flexible online model, and continuous assessment. A small percentage (~10%) of negative feedback mentions administrative errors and poor customer service.

With a 5/5 average rating from a single review, this university is overwhelmingly praised. The student highlighted a friendly environment, well-prepared English-speaking teachers with interesting classes, and a good canteen offering breakfast, lunch, and even beer.

All reviews are positive, highlighting helpful professors, a humanistic and diverse approach, and a practical, affordable learning experience. The average rating is 4.67 out of 5.

Rating distribution
5★
25%
71%
67%
50%
39%
100%
67%
4★
55%
0%
33%
36%
39%
0%
33%
3★
15%
14%
0%
7%
13%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
14%
0%
7%
10%
0%
0%
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Don't recommend

I studied tourism at UAB for one semester in 2022. I was supposed to stay for a full year, but my experience wasn't good and I left after the first semester. First of all, the housing area (Villa universitária) has mold. I was sick constantly during my exhange and went through multiple respiratory infections. I also had almost daily headaches and a very painful and strong cough. All of this eased after a couple weeks once I returned to my home country. Other exhange students told me about having the same issues and some noticed mold in their apartment walls. The housing area at times is very unsave and not controlled properly. The tourism faculty is located in the same building with the housing area reception. Therefore, it was very excluded from the rest of the campus. That's why, I didn't really get to use any of the services offered at the campus or get a real university experience. UAB also has a medical centre for "all students" according to their website, yet this doesn't include tourism students. I was turned away from the centre despite being extremely sick once they heard I study tourism at the school. The classes focused more on remembering as much information as you can to pass the exam, rather than focusing on understanding, critical thinking etc. The teachers were very often late to classes, they felt very unmotivated and I received very little feedback. In short, I do not recommend UAB. My experience was a loss of money and time.

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Well invested money

A master of immersive and comprehensive quality focused on people with little or no design knowledge. I had an excellent experience, the only thing that perhaps did not convince me was that the final work is done as a group.

ADE Course

Classes are good, I would try to make them more interactive and with more practices in class. Professors normally are good, in the english course I believe the english of the teachers could be better specially if the course is taught in that language. I also believe professors could interact more with their students and try to get in contact with students they see may be struggling. Otherwise the campus, although a bit small is fine, really nice, the library could be a little bigger.

Good online option

I started the UOC because I was very interested in Law, however I was already doing a career in a university in person. This undoubtedly, and after two years in it, it is no longer a problem. The UOC gives you the possibility to manage your time to your liking, the material is good (although it could be better and keep updating), and the jobs do not require a giant effort (it depends a lot on the subject). I definitely recommend it if you want to learn at your own pace.

Good english class options and great teachers

In my opinion the school has a friendly environment and staff. I have classes in English and I find the teachers well prepared and have interesting classes. It has a good cantine with breakfast and lunch, you can even buy beer as well.

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