IE University vs Universidad Complutense de Madrid - UCM vs Universidad Europea - UE vs Real Colegio Universitario María Cristina vs Deusto Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 411 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Deusto Business School (5.00)
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Complutense de Madrid - UCM: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 1/7 categories
Real Colegio Universitario María Cristina: wins 0/7 categories
Deusto Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 3/7 categories
European School of Economics - ESE: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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153 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Master's Degree in Finance
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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12 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
3.56
4.33
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Not rated
3.83
4.00
Location
4.53
4.32
4.00
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4.92
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4.79
Professors
4.36
3.95
4.29
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Not rated
4.58
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4.44
Internationality
4.75
3.81
4.60
Not rated
Not rated
4.92
Win
4.51
Student life
4.34
4.39
4.11
Not rated
Not rated
4.08
4.43
Win
Value
4.22
4.04
3.78
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Not rated
4.17
4.31
Win
Accommodation
3.77
3.47
3.87
Not rated
1.00
3.67
4.11
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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.
  • +Exceptional professors and engaging learning experiences
  • +High academic rigor and professional development opportunities
  • +Varied and relevant study programs
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs

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  • +High academic standards and professional faculty
  • +Focus on holistic development, including values and social impact
  • +Rigorous and structured learning environment
  • +Strong academic programs and supportive instructors
  • +Opportunities for international exposure and cultural immersion
  • +Practical experience and career advancement support
  • +International relevance & practical/hands-on experience
  • +Welcoming & supportive environment with friendly, helpful staff/faculty
  • +Diverse, small classes with experienced professors
Cons
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and old, uninformed teachers are common complaints.
  • -Lack of practical application and relevance to professional needs disappoints students.
  • -Evaluation methods are seen as outdated, with too much emphasis on final exams.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of engagement and transparency from instructors is a common complaint.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities for early students.
  • -Poor campus environment and lack of engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are often criticized.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unengaging course content are commonly cited.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

This university demonstrates a strong showing in student life and location, both receiving ratings above 4.3. Internationality and value also score well, exceeding 3.8 and 4.0 respectively. The weakest areas are accommodation and facilities, which fall below 3.5. Professors are rated favorably, just under 4.0.

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.

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The university's strongest aspect is its accommodation, receiving a perfect score. However, significant weaknesses are apparent across most other surveyed areas, with facilities, professors, location, student life, internationality, and value all scoring zero. This indicates considerable room for improvement in nearly all facets of the university experience outside of its housing provisions.

Considerable acclaim has been received across multiple university aspects. The institution excels particularly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.92. **Professors** also garnered high marks at 4.58. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest rating at 3.67, with **Facilities** also being a relative weakness at 3.83. **Student Life** and **Value** scored moderately well.

Student feedback indicates strong satisfaction across several aspects of university life. Location stands out as the highest-rated area, with internationality and professors also receiving excellent marks. While student life and value are also highly regarded, facilities represent the weakest area among the surveyed categories. Overall, the institution demonstrates a solid performance with clear strengths in its external and academic offerings.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

With an average rating of 3.79/5, ~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting strong learning, knowledgeable professors, and valuable professional development. A small percentage of feedback mentions outdated facilities and teaching methods.

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.

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With an average rating of 5/5 and 100% positive feedback, students praise exceptional academic standards and dedicated faculty. They also highlight the university's focus on shaping empathetic humans with a commitment to social justice and positive global impact.

With an average rating of 4.5/5 based on 12 reviews, approximately 92% of feedback is positive, highlighting independent learning opportunities, practical professors, and a good study abroad experience. A small portion (~8%) of reviews express dissatisfaction with limited extracurriculars and job opportunities.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~95% of feedback highlighting an engaging, internationally relevant learning experience and a welcoming environment. Students appreciate practical learning, helpful staff, and international class settings. No negative feedback was recorded.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
17%
36%
0%
200%
67%
59%
4★
29%
48%
62%
0%
0%
25%
36%
3★
12%
30%
18%
0%
0%
0%
5%
2★
3%
2%
2%
0%
0%
8%
0%
1★
1%
2%
2%
0%
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 is not always up to the teachers

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid is an old and big University. This comes with good and bad things. The best is that it has very very very good teachers and a good quality of studies with a huge variety of choices. But, at the same time the teachers, even though they are very good, they've been teaching for a very long time. Sometimes more than they should and they should have retired a long time ago. Also the bureaucracy is slow and exasperating. The university doesn't even respect their own deadlines and they tend to be a little botchy. In summary, a good university that needs to be renovated.

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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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

The amazing professors/teachers there!

First of all since my campus was in the heart of Rome, the place and inside of the university was like a whole museum. I love how friendly and helpful the staff was, the professors were one in a million. I love how they did all their best to tell us about the subjects in detail and in a fun way with examples for us to get into it more. I liked how they make time and engage in it and actually help us to teach us, so it was all in one reading writing with our own brain and infos searching for the sources by ourselves listening but also being able to express our own way of knowledge on the topics!

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