United International Business Schools - UIBS vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs UIC Barcelona vs Harbour.Space University vs Catalonia College of Music - ESMUC

Side-by-side comparison from 53 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Barcelona Executive Business School - BEBS (4.70)
United International Business Schools - UIBS: wins 0/6 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/6 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/6 categories
Harbour.Space University: wins 0/6 categories
Catalonia College of Music - ESMUC: wins 1/6 categories
Barcelona Executive Business School - BEBS: wins 4/6 categories
Euroaula University School: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Management Information Systems
Best programme: Business Administration
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Digital Marketing
Best programme: Music
Best programme: HR Management and Leadership
Best programme: Business Tourism and Events Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
4.14
4.17
4.16
4.33
Win
3.50
4.00
Location
4.75
4.00
3.91
4.58
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
4.75
4.14
4.25
4.53
4.67
5.00
Win
4.00
Internationality
4.50
4.00
3.83
5.00
3.00
5.00
4.00
Student life
4.25
4.00
3.75
4.53
4.67
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
4.50
4.00
3.92
4.11
4.33
4.67
Win
4.00
Accommodation
4.00
4.50
Win
3.33
3.50
3.00
2.50
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Positive and enriching learning experience
  • +Safe and well-equipped campus
  • +Excellent organization and clear, accessible courses.
  • +Supportive staff and personalized academic attention.
  • +Modern facilities and diverse international opportunities.
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Practical, project-based learning with real-world application
  • +Instruction from experienced industry professionals and global leaders
  • +Collaborative and supportive learning environment
  • +Expert faculty and practical, hands-on learning
  • +High-level, industry-relevant music programs
  • +Supportive learning environment for skill development
  • +Supportive & engaged professors, humanistic & diverse environment
  • +Practical learning, real-world application, and engaging classes
  • +Accessible (affordable, online, evening classes) and helpful support
  • +Dedicated teaching staff and cutting-edge facilities
  • +All-embracing campus atmosphere
  • +Flexible housing options
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Poor leadership and unprofessional management are prevalent.
  • -Ineffective teaching quality due to unqualified instructors is a significant problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Lack of intellectual rigor and outdated educational approach.
  • -Disconnect between marketing and actual industry relevance.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -Ineffective teaching methods and a lack of engagement hinder academic progress.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are a concern.
  • -Limited academic support and unengaging teaching methods are disliked.
Rating summary
What students say

Academic and environmental aspects of the university are highly regarded, with professors and location both receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75. Student life is also a positive, scoring 4.25, and internationality and value are strong at 4.5. Facilities and accommodation present the weakest areas, both rated at 4.

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects. Accommodations stand out as the strongest area, receiving a high rating of 4.5. Facilities and Professors are also rated highly at 4.14. Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value all received a solid score of 4. This indicates a well-rounded institution with particular strengths in student living arrangements and academic personnel.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.25, followed closely by **Facilities** at 4.17. **Student Life** is rated a respectable 3.75, while **Internationality** scores 3.83. Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest rating of 3.33, and **Location** at 3.91. The university also scores well in **Value** at 3.92.

This institution excels in several key areas, with **Internationality** receiving a perfect score. **Location** and **Student Life** are also highly rated, closely followed by **Professors**. **Facilities** and **Value** are strong, while **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-scoring aspect.

Demonstrating notable strengths, this university excels in its professors, location, and student life, all receiving exceptionally high scores. Facilities and value also score well. Areas for improvement include accommodation and internationality, which are rated considerably lower.

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.

This institution garners excellent marks for its **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, all receiving a solid 4 out of 5. Conversely, **Location** and **Student Life** received no rating, indicating these areas may require significant attention or were not assessed. The university appears to excel in its core offerings and student support infrastructure.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~75% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive learning environment and helpful, passionate faculty. One review mentioned slow administrative services.

University reviews are predominantly positive (~75%), highlighting excellent academic environments, helpful staff, and good organization. One reviewer mentioned unprofessional director and unqualified staff.

With a 4.2/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting strong academics, supportive classmates, and good job preparation. ~7% of feedback is negative, citing issues with unhelpful administration.

Most (~95%) reviews are positive, highlighting practical, project-based learning from industry professionals and a collaborative atmosphere. One review found the program too easy.

With an average rating of 4/5 from three reviews, approximately 67% of feedback is positive. Students praise learning from experienced professionals, practical programs like film scoring, and international recognition in antique music studies. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

The sole review is highly positive, rating 4/5 stars. This indicates strong satisfaction with dedicated teaching, modern facilities, campus atmosphere, and housing options. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
75%
47%
47%
33%
67%
0%
4★
0%
0%
40%
42%
33%
33%
100%
3★
25%
13%
7%
5%
33%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
13%
7%
5%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

Valuable Experience with Room for Improvement

Harbour Space was an overall enriching and positive experience. The majority of the instructors were exceptional, providing invaluable knowledge and insights that significantly enhanced my learning journey. While the program delivered on many fronts, there were some areas where it fell short. Specifically, the promise of investors backing our ideas was not fully realized, and the networking events, although present, lacked the depth and engagement needed to forge meaningful connections. Despite these shortcomings, the education and experience gained were highly valuable.

Flexible Education

Flexible as in something that has pros as well as cons. ESMUC is a college with a nice name and prestige in Spain, I would say many if not all of the graduates I've met from the school are highly prepared. The university offers a good ambience for developing your skills with access to its facilities including the recordng studio and rehearsal rooms. Also being a student instantly gices you discounts and access to cultural events like the Auditori Concerts, which is highly appreciated. The quality of your education will depend on the major or course itself, I assisted to the unofficial master degree for film and media scoring. I was particularly thankful because I was able to assist despite not having an official diploma. The master itself is relatively new to the school so there are many flaws that could be improved, including poor planning and organization between courses. They were super valuable classes with highly prepared professor with whom I learned a lot, in contrast, some of them were indifferent to me. The highlight of the program I assisted to was the chance to record with a live orchestra, which was a superb opportunity and expereince. Considering the master degree price. In conclusion, you should consider ESMUC regarding your program choice. I would say overall you'll get good quality education, but a lot of the growth will come of how you manage to make the best out of it.

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