ESADE Business School vs IE University vs Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - UNED vs Universidad Europea - UE vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP

Side-by-side comparison from 381 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Le Cordon Bleu Paris (4.60)
ESADE Business School: wins 0/6 categories
IE University: wins 1/6 categories
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - UNED: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/6 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 2/6 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
4.40
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50 reviews
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Best programme: BBA
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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174 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
4.60
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10 reviews
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
New York City, United States
4.50
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6 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
3.97
4.37
3.67
4.23
4.05
4.40
4.40
Location
3.84
4.55
4.28
3.98
3.89
4.70
Win
4.60
Professors
4.41
4.33
3.95
4.21
4.13
4.60
Win
4.50
Internationality
4.03
4.78
Win
3.50
4.49
3.58
4.60
4.67
Student life
4.06
4.41
3.06
4.04
3.85
3.90
4.60
Win
Value
4.25
4.23
4.05
3.72
3.73
3.90
4.50
Win
Accommodation
3.79
3.89
3.24
3.79
3.58
3.00
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Exceptional professors and engaging academic programs
  • +Diverse and supportive student community fostering personal and professional growth
  • +Abundant career opportunities and strong alumni network
  • +Experienced professors and engaging practical learning
  • +Diverse international environment and networking opportunities
  • +Modern campus and strong career preparation
  • +High-quality, involved faculty
  • +Flexible study options
  • +Comprehensive, self-directed learning materials
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +Supportive, approachable professors and staff
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Flexible study options
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Practical, real-world business experience and skill development.
  • +Unique global mobility and diverse cultural immersion opportunities.
  • +Valuable industry connections and strong peer networking.
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including financial disputes.
  • -Ineffective online learning and IT infrastructure.
  • -Lack of focus on critical thinking and intellectual development.
  • -Marketing promises regarding innovation and flexibility are not met.
  • -Academic standards and program content are perceived as low quality.
  • -The campus environment is corporate and lacks a traditional college experience.
  • -Poor educational quality and lack of practical knowledge gained.
  • -Inadequate teacher support, feedback, and communication.
  • -Disorganized administration and a poor online learning platform.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Poor English proficiency of professors and lack of organization.
  • -Lack of support and care for Erasmus students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication from the institution is frequently unclear or lacking.
Rating summary
What students say

Across surveyed categories, professors received the highest rating at 4.41, indicating a strong area of expertise. Value for money was also a significant strength at 4.25. Conversely, facilities earned the lowest score at 3.97, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and internationality also scored well, both above 4.0, reflecting positive aspects of the university experience.

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths, particularly in **Internationality** (4.78) and **Location** (4.55). Student life and facilities also receive high marks. The area requiring the most attention is **Accomodation**, which has the lowest rating (3.89). Other categories like Professors and Value are also rated favorably.

The university receives its highest marks for **Location**, rated at 4.28, closely followed by **Value** at 4.05 and **Professors** at 3.95. Conversely, **Student Life** is identified as the weakest area, scoring 3.06. **Facilities** and **Internationality** are rated moderately, with **Accomodation** also falling in a similar mid-range.

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.

Overall, the university receives positive evaluations across various aspects. Professors are notably well-regarded, followed closely by excellent Facilities. In contrast, Accomodation and Internationality received the lowest scores, while Student Life and Value also fell in the mid-range. Location scored moderately.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

This institution demonstrates a consistently strong performance across key areas. It excels particularly in **Internationality**, **Student Life**, and **Location**, all receiving top marks. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Accomodation** also score highly. The **Value** proposition is well-regarded. While all ratings are impressive, the slight difference in scores suggests that the unique global atmosphere, vibrant campus experience, and convenient setting are standout features.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The university receives highly positive feedback (~92%) concerning academic quality, diverse opportunities, and a supportive environment. A small portion of reviews (~8%) cite issues with IT infrastructure and program value.

Around 97% of reviews are positive, praising professors' experience, international environment, practical coursework, and networking opportunities. The remaining feedback highlights academic deception, low standards, and a corporate campus feel.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising flexible learning, supportive teachers, and comprehensive materials. A smaller portion (around 13%) criticizes poor organization and limited interaction.

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.

With a 4.06 average, ~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent infrastructure, approachable staff, and a practical learning approach. A small percentage (~4%) noted low professor English levels and disorganization.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

Most student reviews are highly positive, with ~83% rating 4-5 stars and an average of 4.5/5. Recurring themes include brilliant concepts, learning by doing, and valuable real-world business experience. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

Rating distribution
5★
64%
53%
26%
29%
36%
60%
67%
4★
28%
32%
44%
51%
40%
40%
17%
3★
0%
12%
18%
16%
19%
0%
17%
2★
2%
2%
8%
2%
2%
0%
0%
1★
6%
1%
5%
2%
2%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Networking

Esade has been a great start for my career. You have the opportunity to learn a lot from classes, but also from the people (professors and other students). They really help you to do your first steps in the world, referrings to your career

The review

ie university is the best university in the world, they education system is the best and infrastructure. It's the best university to put your child to I'm very happy with it i dont wanna lie l. Please go for it

Ideal for autodidacts

I am finishing the degree in ADE, in general, I believe that distance education is undervalued by society, when in my opinion it should be better qualified. In this university you learn to manage time and be constant. My experience has always been very good, although sometimes frustrating. The classes are one hour once a week in my case because I have a seat nearby, anyway the interesting thing is to be able to follow the classes with your computer from home, and see, in many of the subjects, more than one teacher explaining it It costs much more than a face-to-face one without a doubt, nevertheless you can combine it with the work or domestic tasks whenever you distribute yourself at least two hours of the day to the study. My advice: go slowly the first year, not throwing for the 10 subjects at once, then there is always time to expand enrollment if we can with more. Many luck and if you need more advice around here I will be.

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.

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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.

Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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