Sapienza – Università di Roma vs Rome Business School vs Swiss School of Management - SSM vs LUISS Guido Carli vs European School of Economics - ESE

Side-by-side comparison from 249 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Sapienza – Università di Roma: wins 0/3 categories
Rome Business School: wins 0/3 categories
Swiss School of Management - SSM: wins 1/3 categories
LUISS Guido Carli: wins 0/3 categories
European School of Economics - ESE: wins 0/3 categories
The American University of Rome: wins 1/3 categories
SHG Universities: wins 1/3 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: International MBA
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Art History
Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.63
4.16
4.67
Win
4.54
4.00
4.33
Not rated
Location
4.17
4.61
5.00
4.33
4.79
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.03
4.51
4.33
4.36
4.44
4.75
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.87
4.76
5.00
4.36
4.51
4.50
5.00
Student life
3.78
4.23
4.33
4.19
4.43
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
4.04
4.35
5.00
4.29
4.31
4.75
5.00
Accommodation
3.34
3.76
5.00
3.65
4.11
5.00
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Well-structured programs with relevant, real-world applications
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive professors fostering interactive learning
  • +International environment and ample opportunities for growth
  • +Insightful, professional professors and well-rounded curriculum
  • +Practical, real-world application and business simulations
  • +Diverse, multicultural student body and global networking opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world preparation
  • +Personal and professional growth
  • +International experience
  • +Rigorous academics and top professors
  • +Real-world application and practical skills
  • +Personal and professional development
  • +International relevance & practical/hands-on experience
  • +Welcoming & supportive environment with friendly, helpful staff/faculty
  • +Diverse, small classes with experienced professors
  • +Small class sizes and personalized attention
  • +Strong academic programs with hands-on experience
  • +Cultural immersion and vibrant community in Rome
  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Administrative and organizational issues cause students to feel like a number.
  • -Outdated facilities and labs limit the quality of education and practical experience.
  • -Lack of preparation for the job market and unhelpful teaching staff are recurring concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant delays and unfulfilled promises.
  • -Lack of professional support and competence from staff leads to unresolvable problems.
  • -Programs and lessons are perceived as low-quality and not meeting advertised standards.
  • -Frustrating administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Lack of engaging and relevant curriculum.
  • -Inadequate teaching style and lack of professor accessibility.
  • -Poor student support and excessive academic pressure.
  • -Language barriers and incompetent staff hinder understanding.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Unresponsive or unsupportive staff further detract from the student experience.
  • -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

Considering the provided ratings, this institution demonstrates particular strengths in **Location** and **Value**, both scoring above 4.0. Professors also receive a strong rating. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, scoring the lowest. Student life and internationality are rated moderately well, falling between the strongest and weakest aspects.

This institution garners high marks in several key areas, notably excelling in **Internationality** and **Location**, both receiving scores above 4.6. **Professors** and **Value** also perform very well, with ratings above 4.35. Student life and facilities are also positively reviewed. However, **Accommodations** stand out as the weakest area, with a score of 3.76.

This institution boasts exceptional scores in several key areas, notably achieving perfect marks for **Location**, **Accomodation**, **Internationality**, and **Value**. The **Facilities** also stand out with a strong rating of 4.67. Areas showing slightly less consistent strength, though still positive, include **Professors** and **Student Life**, both rated at 4.33.

This institution garners exceptional marks in its facilities, achieving a score of 4.54. Professors and internationality are also highly rated, both at 4.36, closely followed by location (4.33) and value (4.29). Student life is also a positive aspect, rated at 4.19. The lowest rated area is accommodation, with a score of 3.65.

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.

This institution demonstrates outstanding strengths, notably achieving perfect scores in Location, Student Life, and Accomodation. Professors and Value also received exceptionally high marks. While Facilities are rated well, they represent the lowest score among the surveyed areas. Internationality also stands out as a strong point, though slightly below the top-tier ratings.

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

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting well-structured programs, knowledgeable professors, and international opportunities. Negative feedback, representing ~4.8%, mentions disorganization and unengaging teaching.

~92% of reviews are positive, highlighting insightful instructors, holistic education, and diverse networking opportunities. A small percentage (~8%) of negative feedback mentions issues with diploma delivery, unprofessionalism, and unmet offerings.

All three reviews are overwhelmingly positive, awarding a perfect 5/5 rating. Students highlight the university's encouragement of creativity and practical, real-world business preparation. The international experience and the balance between theory and practice are also frequently praised.

Nearly 93% of reviews are positive, highlighting intense, deep courses, real-world challenges, and personal growth. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions an unengaging teaching style and limited student assistance for academic matters.

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.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.75/5. Students praise the intimate learning environment, personalized attention, and opportunities for personal and academic growth within Rome's vibrant culture.

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★
28%
67%
100%
46%
59%
75%
100%
4★
48%
20%
0%
39%
36%
25%
0%
3★
20%
6%
0%
7%
5%
0%
0%
2★
5%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
My University

I studied at the Sapienza University of Rome. I think it is one of the best Italian universities, among its strong points we have: prestigious professors and a super active student community. the negative point is that there are many students and sometimes they are difficult to follow everyone. Beyond this I recommend the university. I studied in the economics faculty and I must say that it is really well organised. there are numerous study rooms, laboratories and there is a canteen which allows students to eat good food for a few euros. Sapienza is today a point of reference in the Italian community for capable young graduates!

RBS Business Simulation Game Experience.

Participating in the Business Simulation Game as part of my MBA at Rome Business School was one of the most practical and impactful experiences of the program, It provided a realistic environment to test strategic decision making under pressure and highlighted the strong interdependence between market dynamics, operational performance, cost discipline, people management, pricing strategy and profitability.

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The research focus

One of the aspects that I really appreciate at Luiss Digital program is the research focus approach. This is really equipping. The live sessions are very interesting as they also help develop public speaking. As a matter of fact, I got a research part-time job with no research skills but thanks to the research methodology courses at LUISS, I was able to pick up pace with the job.

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!

A home far away from home

The American University of Rome is a home away from home where one finds their true selves with little to no effort. The small community has so much more to offer beyond the roman neighborhoods, the live full and generous community. You have numerous opportunities such as internships and workshops to deepen the knowledge and interest in your course. All this in the beautiful Rome!

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