IE University vs Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - UC3M vs Universidad Europea - UE vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 372 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - UC3M: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: 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
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration and Information Systems Management
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
3.89
4.33
3.68
4.40
3.92
4.63
Win
Location
4.53
3.42
4.00
3.63
4.70
4.93
Win
4.74
Professors
4.36
3.92
4.29
3.82
4.60
4.64
4.89
Win
Internationality
4.75
3.79
4.60
3.30
4.60
4.93
Win
4.47
Student life
4.34
3.83
4.11
3.59
3.90
4.15
4.78
Win
Value
4.22
3.73
3.78
3.59
3.90
4.29
4.58
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.52
3.87
3.16
3.00
3.62
4.28
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment for diverse needs and success.
  • +Excellent academic programs with practical application.
  • +Valuable opportunities and guidance for future careers.
  • +Excellent faculty and practical learning experiences
  • +Strong academic reputation and diverse English-taught programs
  • +Modern facilities and industry connections
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Real-world, project-based learning with industry connections.
  • +Strong professor support and personal/professional development.
  • +International network and collaborative environment.
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low standards are prevalent.
  • -Outdated course material and false advertising exist.
  • -Administrative issues and a lack of traditional college experience are noted.
  • -Excessive focus on theory over practical application.
  • -Limited relevant skills for the job market.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of practical resources.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -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.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Student Life** also stand out as particularly strong aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated favorably, suggesting a generally positive university experience.

Academic and student life aspects of the university are well-regarded, with professors and facilities earning high marks. Location and accommodation are areas where improvements could be made, receiving the lowest scores. Internationality and value for money also present positively, indicating a generally favorable student experience with specific opportunities for enhancement.

Overall, the university receives strong marks, particularly in **Internationality (4.6)** and **Facilities (4.33)**. Student Life and Professors also score well, both above 4.2. The weakest areas identified are **Accomodation (3.87)** and **Value (3.78)**, though these still represent a moderately positive rating.

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 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.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

This institution garners strong approval from its students, with professors receiving exceptional scores. Location and student life are also highly rated. While facilities, internationality, and value are solid, accommodation stands out as the comparatively weakest area, though still generally positive.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and career opportunities. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions academic concerns and a corporate campus environment.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, highlighting good teachers, modern facilities, and practical learning opportunities. A small percentage (around 6%) express dissatisfaction with program structure and lack of practical focus.

Nearly 74% of 54 reviews are positive, highlighting modern teaching methods, spacious campuses, and good career opportunities. A small amount of negative feedback (~3.7%) notes administrative issues and unengaged instructors.

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.

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.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

With a 4.85/5 average rating from 20 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight practical learning, strong business connections, and valuable personal/professional growth opportunities. Professors and the international environment are also frequently praised.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
26%
36%
21%
60%
71%
85%
4★
29%
55%
62%
46%
40%
21%
15%
3★
13%
13%
18%
25%
0%
0%
0%
2★
3%
6%
2%
4%
0%
7%
0%
1★
1%
0%
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

Quality, International, Programmes, Languages

I am an international student who comes from Hong Kong. I would start my master's degree (Cultural Management) in September 2022. The school have so many programmes for international students and focuses on the exchange and development of talents of the international students. Moreover, the university provides so many internship programmes for students to choose from each semester. I graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Cultural Management. The universities in Hong Kong are all of a high ranking and have excellent academic performances in both Chinese and English. Moreover, the school provides many extracurricular activities for students.

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.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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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