Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs Universidad de Salamanca vs Johan Cruyff Institute vs Pontifical University of Salamanca vs IME Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 138 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Neuro Business School - NBS (5.00)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/4 categories
Universidad de Salamanca: wins 0/4 categories
Johan Cruyff Institute: wins 0/4 categories
Pontifical University of Salamanca: wins 0/4 categories
IME Business School: wins 0/4 categories
Neuro Business School - NBS: wins 4/4 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 0/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Sport Management
Best programme: Creative Marketing and Communications
Salamanca, Spain
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Best programme: BA in NeuroMarketing
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.07
4.43
4.67
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Location
4.00
4.54
4.00
4.44
Not rated
5.00
Win
3.00
Professors
4.00
3.80
4.71
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Internationality
3.83
4.23
4.71
4.44
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.17
4.64
4.29
4.56
Not rated
5.00
5.00
Value
4.17
4.01
4.79
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Accommodation
4.60
4.09
4.21
4.22
Not rated
5.00
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Dedicated professors and strong academic programmes.
  • +Supportive university environment and campus life.
  • +Rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant city.
  • +Specialized sports management content and expert professors
  • +Valuable industry connections and networking opportunities
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and excellent staff support
  • +Excellent academic quality and supportive faculty
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Beautiful campus and vibrant student life

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  • +Integrated marketing, psychology, and neuroscience curriculum
  • +Expert instructors and supportive staff
  • +Practical application and industry connections
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Students express frustration with administrative and management issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are consistently criticized.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Poor quality of instruction and unengaging student discussions.
  • -Ineffective project management and lack of professional experience among peers.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching and a lack of support are recurring problems.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are a recurring problem.
  • -Communication is often poor, leading to confusion and unmet expectations.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners strong approval, particularly for its **accommodation**, which achieved the highest rating. Facilities and student life also scored well. Conversely, **internationality** received the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. Professors, location, and value for money are all rated at a solid 4 out of 5.

This institution receives its highest marks in **Student Life**, scoring a notable 4.64, closely followed by **Location** at 4.54. Areas such as **Facilities** (4.07) and **Accomodation** (4.09) are also rated positively. The **Professors** category, while still good, is the lowest rated at 3.8. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong performance in student-focused aspects.

Across several key areas, the institution receives commendable ratings. Its strongest performances are noted in Value and Internationality, both achieving near-perfect scores. Professors also garnered exceptionally high marks. The weakest area is Location, which, while still positive, is rated lower than other aspects. Student Life, Accomodation, and Facilities all fall within a strong middle range.

This institution demonstrates strong performance across several key areas. Facilities, Professors, and Value all received exceptional scores. Location and Internationality are also well-regarded. Student Life scores are positive, though slightly lower than the top-tier categories. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating.

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Across all evaluated aspects, this institution demonstrates exceptional strength. It achieves a perfect score of 5 in every category, including Facilities, Professors, Location, Student Life, Accommodation, Internationality, and Value. This indicates a consistently outstanding experience for students in all surveyed areas, with no single category performing weaker than others.

This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Student Life**, both receiving perfect scores. **Internationality** also stands out with a top rating. Conversely, **Location** is the weakest point, scoring a moderate three. Other aspects like Professors, Accommodation, and Value are rated positively at a solid four.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews praise the academic environment, dedicated professors, and supportive staff. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with a specific director and teacher hiring practices.

With an average rating of 4.18/5 from 88 reviews, ~74% are positive, highlighting academic excellence, supportive departments, and a vibrant city. There is no recorded negative feedback.

University students largely praise the insightful sports management content, quality professors, and valuable networking opportunities, with a ~96% positive sentiment. A small fraction of feedback (~4%) mentions issues with academic support variability or program depth.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100%) with a 4.7/5 average rating. Students praise the beautiful campus, rich student life, and the quality of formation, teachers, and staff. Positive experiences with diverse international student interactions and helpful faculty are recurring themes.

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All 6 reviews were positive, giving an average of 5/5 stars. Students highlighted the program's blend of marketing, psychology, and neuroscience, and found classes engaging and practical. Professors were professional and supportive.

With a single review, the university receives a 4/5 average rating. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting good teacher-student relationships and real-world focused teaching.

Rating distribution
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85%
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4★
0%
27%
15%
10%
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3★
14%
27%
4%
10%
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0%
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1★
14%
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One of the best cities to study !!

The city is very small, because you can travel it in 50 minutes from end to end. The student environment is amazing. People from all over come to Salamanca to study and enjoy all the charm it offers with its cathedral, the Plaza Mayor, etc. Academically leaves much to be desired ...

A life-changing experience in Sports Industry

A perfect synergy between theoretical knowledge, practical application, and high-quality networking. After completing the Master in Sport Management at Johan Cruyff Institute, I took a major step forward in my career in the sports industry. What truly sets this institution apart is the closeness and support of the professors and staff, as well as the enriching experiences shared with fellow students. Without a doubt, it has been one of the most transformative decisions of my life.

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The attitude and the atmosphere

The classes are so intresting I love how they they teach you about psychology and business strategy, I really like how the teachers are real professionals in terms of marketing , buisness... overall I really enjoy it.

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