IE University vs University of Vigo vs Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM vs ESAD Escola Superior de Arte Dramático de Galicia vs C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S

Side-by-side comparison from 320 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: ESAD Escola Superior de Arte Dramático de Galicia (5.00)
IE University: wins 0/5 categories
University of Vigo: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM: wins 0/5 categories
ESAD Escola Superior de Arte Dramático de Galicia: wins 3/5 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 0/5 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 1/5 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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174 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: Communication
Best programme: School of Arts and Sciences
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
New York City, United States
4.50
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6 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.37
3.89
3.50
4.00
4.00
4.40
5.00
Win
Location
4.55
3.50
4.00
5.00
Win
4.37
4.60
3.00
Professors
4.33
3.89
4.33
5.00
Win
4.61
4.50
4.00
Internationality
4.78
3.72
3.83
5.00
4.50
4.67
5.00
Student life
4.41
3.94
4.17
5.00
4.24
4.60
5.00
Value
4.23
3.94
3.83
5.00
Win
4.39
4.50
4.00
Accommodation
3.89
3.94
3.83
3.00
3.68
4.50
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Experienced professors and engaging practical learning
  • +Diverse international environment and networking opportunities
  • +Modern campus and strong career preparation
  • +Excellent professors and strong academic programs
  • +Welcoming and diverse student environment
  • +High employability and available student support services
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +High-quality, well-organized programs
  • +Diverse and international community
  • +Excellent teachers and academic support leading to great results.
  • +Pleasant and clean campus environment.
  • +Affordable food options.
  • +Supportive and approachable lecturers
  • +Practical and well-structured courses
  • +Welcoming and diverse international environment
  • +Practical, real-world business experience and skill development.
  • +Unique global mobility and diverse cultural immersion opportunities.
  • +Valuable industry connections and strong peer networking.
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Marketing promises regarding innovation and flexibility are not met.
  • -Academic standards and program content are perceived as low quality.
  • -The campus environment is corporate and lacks a traditional college experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including unclear course structures.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities require urgent repairs.
  • -Poor transportation links and distance from the city.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum concerns are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are major concerns.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often seen as unsatisfactory.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent complaints.
  • -Lack of support for internships and poor handling of student complaints are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent staff behavior and a general lack of positive aspects make students unhappy.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication from the institution is frequently unclear or lacking.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths, particularly in **Internationality** (4.78) and **Location** (4.55). Student life and facilities also receive high marks. The area requiring the most attention is **Accomodation**, which has the lowest rating (3.89). Other categories like Professors and Value are also rated favorably.

Student feedback indicates a generally positive university experience, with **Student Life** being the standout area. The university also received strong marks for its **Professors** and **Accommodation**. Areas that performed less strongly include **Location** and **Facilities**. **Internationality** and **Value** received good, though not exceptional, scores.

Reviewing the university's performance reveals a mixed but generally positive picture. The strongest area for the institution is clearly its professors, who received an excellent rating. Students also appear to be well-served by the location and student life. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, scores include facilities, accommodation, internationality, and value for money.

This institution achieves exceptional scores in several key areas, notably in its **professors, location, student life, internationality, and perceived value**, all receiving perfect marks. Its facilities are also rated highly. The primary area for potential improvement lies in **accommodation**, which received a moderate rating compared to the other exceptional categories.

Among surveyed metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **professors** and **internationality**, both receiving high marks. **Student life** and **location** also score favorably. While **facilities** and **value** are solid, **accommodation** emerges as the weakest area, indicating room for improvement in this aspect of the student experience.

This institution demonstrates a consistently strong performance across key areas. It excels particularly in **Internationality**, **Student Life**, and **Location**, all receiving top marks. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Accomodation** also score highly. The **Value** proposition is well-regarded. While all ratings are impressive, the slight difference in scores suggests that the unique global atmosphere, vibrant campus experience, and convenient setting are standout features.

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

Around 97% of reviews are positive, praising professors' experience, international environment, practical coursework, and networking opportunities. The remaining feedback highlights academic deception, low standards, and a corporate campus feel.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good careers, excellent professors, and a welcoming student environment. A small percentage of negative feedback exists, with one mention of outdated evaluation regulations and another of faculty issues.

With a 4.18 average rating from 11 reviews, students praise UCAM's high-level teaching, supportive faculty, and enriching academic and international environments. No negative feedback was provided.

With one review, the university receives a perfect 5/5 rating. The feedback highlights excellent teachers, a good campus, and affordable amenities. There is no negative feedback to report.

With a 4.57/5 average rating from 44 reviews, approximately 95% of feedback is positive, praising supportive, knowledgeable lecturers and practical courses in a multicultural environment. A small minority of ~5% reported issues with staff helpfulness and internship support.

Most student reviews are highly positive, with ~83% rating 4-5 stars and an average of 4.5/5. Recurring themes include brilliant concepts, learning by doing, and valuable real-world business experience. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

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
5★
53%
12%
27%
100%
70%
67%
0%
4★
32%
53%
64%
0%
23%
17%
100%
3★
12%
33%
9%
0%
2%
17%
0%
2★
2%
2%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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The review

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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Good, but worthy of improvement

The life in Murcia is simply great! A lot of tapas bars, bars, clubs etc. which are affordable for students! During the courses at UCAM, I got to know so many international people who got really good friends in the meanwhile. The only shortcoming is that several professors have difficulties to explain their ideas in English, because of the language barrier. But this does not concern every teacher. Furthermore, the teaching staff is not only about professors but about people having their own business and talking about their own experiences. All in all the education is pretty good at UCAM. But the working-life balance is even better. "Savoir-Vivre!"

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Supportive Environment, Faculty and Academics

C3S is a very good Institution for International Students. The lecturers here are so enthusiastic and truly passionate about their subjects; their knowledge and encouragement make me feel ready for my future career. At C3S, I really felt like I belonged; the diversity is incredible, and everyone is genuinely kind. Plus, the support systems are really strong. The courses are top-notch, and the learning experience really sets you up for great career opportunities.

Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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