Universidad Europea - UE vs NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs NOVA School of Law vs IADE Creative University - IADE

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
NOVA School of Law: wins 0/7 categories
IADE Creative University - IADE: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
University Institute of Lisbon - ISCTE: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Data-Driven Marketing
Best programme: Management
Lisbon, Portugal
3.70
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: Design
Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Best programme: BA International Studies
Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
4.13
4.65
Win
3.67
3.42
4.45
4.27
Location
3.98
4.54
4.25
4.33
4.17
4.83
Win
4.45
Professors
4.21
4.46
4.38
4.33
3.69
4.91
Win
4.45
Internationality
4.49
4.42
4.57
Win
3.67
3.46
4.56
4.45
Student life
4.04
4.21
4.18
3.67
3.08
4.58
Win
4.36
Value
3.72
4.25
4.45
3.33
3.00
4.56
Win
4.36
Accommodation
3.79
3.96
3.72
3.33
3.00
4.29
Win
3.55
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +High-quality, accomplished professors
  • +Relevant, practical skills for future careers
  • +Supportive, international learning environment
  • +Strong academic programs with valuable knowledge for future careers.
  • +Wonderful campus and vibrant community with many extracurricular activities.
  • +Competent and friendly professors and high-quality resources.
  • +Interdisciplinary and practical learning opportunities
  • +International atmosphere and community
  • +Modern facilities and career prospects
  • +Inspiring and creative learning environment with practical, project-based education
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty bringing real-world insights
  • +Modern facilities and active student life promoting personal growth
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
  • +Challenging yet achievable academic programs
  • +Enthusiastic and passionate professors
  • +Conducive learning environment and good facilities
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues cause student problems.
  • -Lack of student support is a recurring complaint.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues, including course cancellations and exam scheduling problems.
  • -Overcrowding due to excessive student intake, leading to a lack of study spaces.
  • -Outdated and theoretical course content, lacking practical and market-driven skills.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency.
  • -Lack of organization and poor event management.
  • -Apathetic and unhelpful professors, inadequate teaching, and self-teaching required.
  • -Unprofessional and rude faculty, and an inconsistent curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and poor management.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources.
  • -Limited career support and unclear future prospects.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners high marks for its internationality, achieving a rating of 4.49. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.21, closely followed by facilities at 4.23 and student life at 4.04. Conversely, accommodation and value received lower scores, at 3.79 and 3.72 respectively, while location sits at 3.98.

This institution receives commendations for its strong performance in several areas, particularly Location, which scored highest, and Professors and Internationality, also rated very favorably. Student Life and Value also reflect positive student experiences. However, Accomodation received the lowest rating, indicating an area for potential improvement, while Facilities are rated moderately.

This institution receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with its **Facilities** standing out as the strongest area at 4.65. **Professors** and **Internationality** also garnered high marks. **Accomodation** is noted as the weakest aspect, scoring 3.72, while **Student Life** and **Location** fall within a solid mid-range. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong offering, particularly in its physical resources and academic staff.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews, particularly excelling in the areas of **Professors** and **Location**, both rated at 4.33. Student life, facilities, and internationality are also well-regarded, averaging 3.67. However, **Accommodations** and **Value** received the lowest scores, both at 3.33, indicating these are areas for potential improvement.

This university scores highest for its excellent **Location**, with a rating of 4.17. **Professors** also receive positive marks at 3.69. The university's **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are areas for improvement, both scoring a modest 3.08 and 3 respectively. **Facilities** and **Internationality** are rated moderately, falling between 3.4 and 3.5. Its **Value** is also rated at 3.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

This institution receives strong evaluations across most categories, with particularly high marks for Professors, Location, and Internationality, all scoring above 4.45. Student Life and Value are also well-regarded, averaging 4.36. Facilities are rated at 4.27. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a score of 3.55.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~96%), highlighting modern teaching methods, practical learning, and job opportunities. A small minority of feedback (~4%) mentions indifferent teachers and material costs.

Most students have a very positive experience, praising professors, practical applications, and the international environment. Of the 25 reviews, 23 are positive (4-5 stars). A small number of reviews mention issues with institutional procedures and student support.

With a 4.49 average rating from 196 reviews, most students praise the strong community, nature-oriented campus, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through clubs and events. A small percentage of feedback (~2.6%) mentions organizational issues and a perceived lack of practical job market preparation.

Two out of three reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.67/5. Students appreciate diverse interdisciplinary learning and international opportunities, while some note excessive class hours and lack of group work.

About 54% of reviews are positive, highlighting inspiring environments and creative learning. A smaller portion, around 15%, criticizes poor organization and lack of professor support.

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

With 100% positive feedback and an average rating of 4.55/5, students praise challenging yet achievable coursework and excellent faculty passion. The campus environment, facilities, and suitability for academic excellence are also frequently highlighted.

Rating distribution
5★
29%
60%
59%
0%
8%
66%
55%
4★
51%
32%
36%
67%
46%
34%
45%
3★
16%
4%
3%
33%
31%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
8%
0%
0%
1★
2%
4%
2%
0%
8%
0%
0%
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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.

Spirit between students

It is a good university to combine two main areas, management and technology. It has international teachers and the conditions are being improved in last few years. The Campus is also very well located.

Extra-curricular opportunities

I believe Nova SBE offers many unique extra-curricular opportunities. For example, through this university, I have already secured two internships that allowed me to explore my future career paths. I also joined a student-led no-proft organization, Noma Consulting, which allowed me to work on a real-life consulting case with a market-leader company in Portugal. All of this in my first year. For gaining experience it is absolutely great. However the course itself is not my favourite part. Having done an international programme during school a felt it was a bit boring and unrelated to my degree, at times. But for those coming from Portuguese system this might be different. The student life, location, and teachers are also amazing. I definetly would recommend for students looking for higher education in Portugal!

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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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