IE University vs Escuela Europea de Negocios vs Universidade da Coruña - UDC vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School vs Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH

Side-by-side comparison from 316 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Europea de Negocios (5.00)
IE University: wins 0/5 categories
Escuela Europea de Negocios: wins 3/5 categories
Universidade da Coruña - UDC: wins 0/5 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 0/5 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/5 categories
Mestre Mateo School of Art and Design - EASD: wins 1/5 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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160 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: Medicine
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: Art and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.35
4.00
3.44
4.20
4.66
3.92
5.00
Win
Location
4.55
4.00
3.57
4.40
3.87
4.93
Win
4.00
Professors
4.36
5.00
Win
3.82
4.30
4.64
4.64
3.00
Internationality
4.76
5.00
3.27
3.90
4.71
4.93
5.00
Student life
4.36
5.00
Win
3.39
4.15
4.58
4.15
3.00
Value
4.24
5.00
Win
3.38
4.35
4.61
4.29
4.00
Accommodation
3.77
5.00
3.04
3.15
4.08
3.62
5.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging professors with deep knowledge and professional backgrounds
  • +International and interdisciplinary environment fostering networking and diverse perspectives
  • +Practical learning and strong support for student success
  • +Renowned university status and societal impact
  • +Welcoming and fulfilling study abroad experience
  • +Excellent teaching structure
  • +Broad international perspective and exchange opportunities
  • +Strong emphasis on practical learning and professional development
  • +Involved and approachable faculty who care about education
  • +strong academic quality and practical focus
  • +welcoming and supportive community
  • +multicultural and global perspective
  • +Real-world work experience and strong career support.
  • +Excellent professors and a supportive, modern learning environment.
  • +International student community and enriching social connections.
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Small class sizes and quality teaching
  • +Strong design and artistic programs
  • +European exchange opportunities
Cons
  • -Academic standards and course quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Marketing promises, particularly regarding technology and flexibility, do not align with reality.
  • -The campus environment lacks traditional college experience and diversity.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and disorganization, are frequently criticized.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are a common source of frustration.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are major concerns.
  • -Excessive administrative and management issues create frustration.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning experiences.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are frequently criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often found to be lacking.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning and student support.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder effective study.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback creates frustration.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners significant praise for its exceptional internationality, achieving a rating of 4.76. Location is also a strong suit, rated at 4.55. Student life and professors are well-regarded, both scoring 4.36, closely followed by facilities at 4.35. Value for money is rated at 4.24. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.77.

Receiving outstanding marks, this institution excels particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value, all scoring a perfect 5. Facilities and Location also stand out with a strong 4. The university's weakest, though still highly positive, area lies in its Facilities and Location, which, while good, did not reach the perfect score achieved in other key aspects.

Offering a diverse range of experiences, this institution shows its strongest performance in the **Professors** category, receiving a high rating. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerged as the area with the lowest score. Other aspects like Facilities, Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value also received moderately positive feedback, suggesting room for improvement in certain key student support areas.

An overall assessment reveals a strong showing in several key areas. Location and Professors received particularly high marks, with Facilities and Value also scoring well. Student Life and Internationality demonstrate respectable performance. However, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, indicating a need for improvement.

An excellent overall performance is indicated by these university ratings. The institution excels particularly in **Internationality**, boasting a high score of 4.71. Facilities and Professors also received strong marks. The weakest area, by comparison, is **Location**, with a score of 3.87, suggesting this may be a point of consideration.

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.

Excelling in several key areas, this institution receives top marks for its facilities, accommodation, and internationality. Conversely, areas for improvement include professors and student life, both scoring moderately. The location and overall value are also rated positively, indicating a generally well-regarded academic environment with specific strengths in physical resources and global engagement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews highlight positive learning experiences, strong business and networking skills, and an international environment. A small percentage (3.1%) of reviews express concerns about academic deception and the educational experience.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. The reviewer highlighted their rewarding acceptance, a welcoming atmosphere, and excellent teaching structure.

With 64 reviews and a 3.84 average rating, ~81% of feedback is positive. Students highly value the international experience, strong academic learning, and professional development opportunities. Some note that teaching methods and practical experience could be improved.

Nearly all 52 reviews are positive, with ~74% praising high academic quality, excellent faculty and facilities, and a welcoming community. The campus environment and practical learning are also frequently highlighted. No negative reviews were submitted.

With an average rating of 4.43/5, ~96% of 23 reviews are positive. Students highlight rewarding academic and personal development, practical work experience, and an international environment. There is no negative feedback recorded.

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 4/5 average rating from 1 review, ~100% of feedback is positive. The single positive review highlights strong design programs, small class sizes, good teaching quality, and a charming city location. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
100%
3%
38%
48%
71%
0%
4★
29%
0%
78%
51%
48%
21%
100%
3★
13%
0%
19%
9%
4%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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

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The teachers has created a special conexion.

The university was so good, I think that it would be your best time in your life. Yo meet new friends who will be forever and, mostly, you learn a lot about important things such how to be a good professional.

MBA Deusto

The DBS MBA is a master's degree for people who really want to learn a lot in a relatively short time, to do so they use a very dynamic and fast-paced work methodology, and in my opinion very useful and effective. In addition, teamwork is encouraged almost at all times, values that are highly valued if you come from more autonomous training such as engineering. The more purely theoretical training is also combined with real cases of entrepreneurship or experiences of successful people with high experience in the business world. Without a doubt, quality-price, I think it is the best master's degree you can opt for. Of course, being part of the Deusto Business School will greatly facilitate your access to the world of work, as well as a great networking network.

Studying at CEU prepared me for the world.

Studying Advertising and public relations at CEU Cardenal Herrera was an enriching and transformative experience. One thing I standout is the combined theoretical and practical skills we learned throughout the career. We work hand on hand with well known brands that give us a profesional view and a bigger understanding of the profesional world. The multicultural environment at CEU help me develop cultural sensibility and open my perspective because of the diverse backgrounds. The most enriching experience was living in the amazing city en Valencia, its stunning architecture and its amazing food. I graduated feeling confident and prepared to enter to the professional world.

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.

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