GBSB Global Business School vs IE University vs Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - UAM vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 326 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (4.90)
GBSB Global Business School: wins 0/7 categories
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - UAM: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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153 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Applied Economics
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.38
4.33
3.63
3.68
4.56
3.92
4.92
Win
Location
4.36
4.53
3.63
3.63
4.78
4.92
Win
4.67
Professors
4.19
4.36
3.97
3.82
4.67
4.62
4.92
Win
Internationality
4.61
4.75
4.23
3.30
4.67
4.92
Win
4.75
Student life
3.64
4.34
4.10
3.59
4.00
4.15
4.83
Win
Value
3.74
4.22
3.80
3.59
4.00
4.23
4.75
Win
Accommodation
2.78
3.77
3.57
3.16
3.22
3.62
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable professors
  • +Diverse and high-quality student community
  • +Well-structured learning and accessible resources
  • +Supportive faculty and personalized guidance for academic and career success.
  • +Excellent facilities, enriching coursework, and practical skill development.
  • +Abundant opportunities and networking for future career prospects.
  • +Supportive and professional professors and people
  • +Diverse academic programs with specialization options
  • +Research opportunities and strong career prospects
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Practical, real-world learning and projects
  • +Strong professor guidance and international connections
  • +Personalized support and career development
Cons
  • -Poor academic quality and irrelevant degrees.
  • -Inadequate facilities and lack of administrative support.
  • -Poor organization and unfulfilled internship promises.
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of support and communication from instructors and staff is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates outstanding strengths in its **Internationality**, receiving a near-perfect score, and its **Location** is also highly praised. The quality of its **Professors** is another area of significant achievement. Conversely, **Accomodation** appears to be the weakest aspect, with a considerably lower rating. Other areas like Facilities, Student Life, and Value fall within a moderate range.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Internationality stands out with an impressive rating, closely followed by an excellent score for Location. Student life and the quality of Professors also receive high marks. However, Accommodations represent the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Value for money and Facilities are rated favorably, though not as high as the top-performing categories.

Emerging from the survey data, the university demonstrates its strongest performance in Internationality, achieving a notable 4.23. Student Life also scores highly at 4.1. Conversely, Accomodation presents as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.57. Facilities and Location are rated similarly in the mid-range. Professors are generally well-regarded, and the Value proposition is solid.

This institution garners a solid academic reputation, with professors receiving a strong rating of 3.82. While facilities and student life also score well around 3.6, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, rated at 3.16. Internationality and value also present as moderate aspects of the university experience.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in **Facilities** and **Professors**, both receiving near-perfect scores. **Student Life** is also highly rated. The **weakest areas**, while still strong, are **Accommodations** and **Location**. Overall, the university presents a commendable academic and social environment, with value and internationality also receiving positive marks.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable and engaging lecturers, a diverse community, and well-structured assignments. A small portion of feedback (~9.1%) mentions a lack of organization and insufficient internship support.

Approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and enriching academic/networking opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions concerns about academic standards or the campus environment.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~74%), highlighting excellent professors, numerous specializations, and research opportunities. Students also praise good career prospects and excellent facilities for sports and extracurriculars. No negative reviews were recorded.

Approximately 74% of 28 reviews are positive, highlighting professional, sector-active teachers and practical, real-world facilities. A small portion of feedback (~7%) expresses disappointment with low English proficiency among some professors and organizational issues.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

All 13 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.92/5. Students highlight the practical, human, and international nature of the program, valuing real projects, professor connections, and career support. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
21%
55%
25%
21%
67%
69%
92%
4★
52%
29%
58%
46%
33%
23%
8%
3★
18%
12%
17%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
3%
0%
4%
0%
8%
0%
1★
9%
1%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Its ok

The overall experience was ok. Yet I dont feel that it was worth 10k€ a year for what I received. Starting from repetitive classes in each year but with a different name until not having bathrooms for almost 6 months. The quality of the majority of classes was 2/5. The content of the classes was not deep enough to teach you about tools, appliances, ways of solving, what should be taken into consideration. On my 2 last years. I took the exact same class of public relations but named differently. Not even the professor knew what to say any more. I didn’t saw not event one tool that is used in public relations. We analyzed just one case of public relations in the whole semester. And it was a mention not event a full analysis. I do not recommend GBSB. The internships they say the help you with on their webpage its a lie. They do not help you in any way to connect you with no company. They are not event informed in how to help you with the visa.

The teachers, the encouragement they give you,

I chose this university because some friends who had studied there had told me it was a great experience, and it's true. It has excellent facilities and a faculty that always encourages you to do your best. They motivate you a lot and guide you in a way I hadn't seen before. They are very approachable professors and are attentive to how they can optimize your studies. I made good friends there, I have good memories of that experience, and I might even pursue some further studies because it left a very positive impression on me.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

For the love of Schiller

Schiller university is the best thing that can ever happen to anyone l will never regret the day l applied and l mostly love their campus in Germany it has nice aesthetics and obviously l love their culture

Masters international Management

I enjoyed this programe, academically is it similar to other programs in other cities but it offers so much more. The personal connection with professors, strong guidance for future career and the international network is what separates it from other options!

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