Universidad Europea - UE vs Business and Economics School - ISG vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs NOVA School of Law vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 226 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: SHG Universities (5.00)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/5 categories
Business and Economics School - ISG: wins 0/5 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 0/5 categories
NOVA School of Law: wins 0/5 categories
Forward College: wins 0/5 categories
School of Innovation and Creation Technologies - ETIC: wins 3/5 categories
SHG Universities: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Management
Lisbon, Portugal
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Best programme: Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication
Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
Not rated
4.59
3.67
4.47
5.00
Win
Not rated
Location
4.00
Not rated
4.19
4.33
5.00
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.29
Not rated
4.34
4.33
5.00
5.00
5.00
Internationality
4.60
Not rated
4.58
3.67
4.75
3.50
5.00
Win
Student life
4.11
Not rated
4.18
3.67
4.73
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
3.78
Not rated
4.38
3.33
4.63
3.50
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.87
Not rated
3.63
3.33
4.33
5.00
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs

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  • +Excellent professors and supportive learning environment
  • +Diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities
  • +Welcoming international community and campus life
  • +Interdisciplinary and practical learning opportunities
  • +International atmosphere and community
  • +Modern facilities and career prospects
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
  • +Experienced teachers & well-equipped facilities
  • +Diverse, intensive courses simulating real-world experience
  • +Practical work experience & networking opportunities
  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.

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  • -- Poor internal organization and administrative issues.
  • -- Overcrowded facilities and excessive student intake.
  • -- Outdated and unmarketable course content.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources frustrate students.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unhelpful staff create significant challenges.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and not preparing students for future careers.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent source of frustration.
  • -Students often complain about administrative inefficiency and poor communication.
  • -Course content is frequently perceived as irrelevant or not up-to-date.
Rating summary
What students say

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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This university excels in its **Facilities** and **Internationality**, both scoring highly at 4.59. **Professors** and **Value** also received strong marks, around 4.38. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area with a rating of 3.63. **Location** and **Student Life** fall within the mid-range, both scoring just above 4.1.

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 garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in core areas, with perfect scores awarded for Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, and Accommodation. Conversely, its performance in Internationality and Value is notably lower, receiving 3.5 stars in both. This suggests a highly regarded campus experience and academic environment, though there is clear room for improvement in its global reach and affordability.

With outstanding scores in several key areas, this institution shines in **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality**, all receiving perfect marks. Student life is also highly regarded, scoring a 4. Accommodations are rated a 3, representing a moderate aspect. The university's weakest area by a significant margin is **Facilities**, which received a score of 0. Overall, the value proposition is excellent, also rated a 5.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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 a 4.44 average rating, ~94% of reviews are positive, praising the environment, professors, and diverse opportunities. A small ~2.5% of feedback mentioned disorganization and overwhelming class sizes.

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.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, student feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Key themes highlight experienced teachers, well-equipped facilities, and valuable work experience opportunities. No negative reviews were recorded.

With a single review, the university has a perfect 5/5 rating. The feedback highlights a strong professional stage, theoretical and practical understanding of the industry, and a practice-oriented approach with current specialists.

Rating distribution
5★
36%
0%
55%
0%
94%
50%
100%
4★
62%
0%
39%
67%
6%
50%
0%
3★
18%
0%
4%
33%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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.

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Amazing experience

Nova’s MSc in Finance is the best program in Portugal. The quality of the professors is notable, they are very approachable. Career opportunities are broad and limitless. The school’s campus is super modern, with many spots to study and to chill. It is located right next to the beach, which allows you to go for nice walks, surf sessions, and so on, to keep your work-life balance. Your peers will be highly motivated and highly skilled individuals, which creates the perfect environment for a great learning experience. Having that said, Nova is by far one of the best choices you can make.

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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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