EU Business School vs IE University vs Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC vs UIC Barcelona vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 510 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
EU Business School: wins 1/5 categories
IE University: wins 1/5 categories
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC: wins 0/5 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/5 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 1/5 categories
Mestre Mateo School of Art and Design - EASD: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 1/5 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
3.80
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238 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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154 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Biological Sciences
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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15 reviews
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: Art and Design
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.05
4.34
3.80
4.17
4.26
5.00
5.00
Location
4.71
Win
4.53
4.09
3.91
4.37
4.00
3.00
Professors
4.03
4.36
Win
4.18
4.25
4.26
3.00
4.00
Internationality
4.71
4.75
4.09
3.83
3.84
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.22
4.34
4.45
3.75
4.11
3.00
5.00
Win
Value
3.85
4.22
4.09
3.92
4.37
Win
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
3.46
3.78
4.22
3.33
3.26
5.00
Win
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive, knowledgeable professors and practical curriculum
  • +Diverse, international environment and strong community
  • +Opportunities for networking and gaining real-world insights
  • +Supportive environment for diverse needs and success.
  • +Excellent academic programs with practical application.
  • +Valuable opportunities and guidance for future careers.
  • +Passionate professors and rich academic/research opportunities
  • +Vibrant community, student organizations, and diverse activities/services
  • +Strong networking, career guidance, and international support
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Welcoming community and supportive, knowledgeable professors
  • +Comprehensive and practical academic programs
  • +Enriching personal and global development
  • +Small class sizes and quality teaching
  • +Strong design and artistic programs
  • +European exchange opportunities
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and confusion.
  • -Educational quality is perceived as basic with unhelpful staff and poor support for extracurriculars.
  • -Facilities and resources are lacking, with issues around accreditation and career prospects.
  • -Academic deception and low standards are prevalent.
  • -Outdated course material and false advertising exist.
  • -Administrative issues and a lack of traditional college experience are noted.
  • -Lack of practical and useful course content.
  • -Teachers with no vocation and poor teaching skills.
  • -Outdated teaching methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning and student comfort.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a significant problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning and student support.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder effective study.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback creates frustration.
  • -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 receives particularly high marks for its **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring well above 4.7. **Student Life** is also a strong point, with a rating of 4.22. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the weakest area, averaging 3.46. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, and Value fall within a mid-range of 3.85 to 4.05.

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Student Life** also stand out as particularly strong aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated favorably, suggesting a generally positive university experience.

Student life stands out as the university's strongest area, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, facilities were rated lowest among the surveyed categories. Professors, location, internationality, and value all received solid scores, with accommodation also performing well. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong showing, particularly in student engagement and campus life.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.25, followed closely by **Facilities** at 4.17. **Student Life** is rated a respectable 3.75, while **Internationality** scores 3.83. Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest rating of 3.33, and **Location** at 3.91. The university also scores well in **Value** at 3.92.

This institution shows strong performance in several key areas, with Location and Value both receiving a high rating of 4.37. Professors and Facilities are also well-regarded, scoring 4.26. Student Life, at 4.11, and Internationality, at 3.84, are moderately rated. The weakest area appears to be Accomodation, which received a score of 3.26.

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.

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 are positive (~74%), highlighting supportive lecturers, interactive classes, and an international environment. A smaller percentage (~7.6%) express concerns about disorganization and basic education.

~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and career opportunities. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions academic concerns and a corporate campus environment.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting passionate professors and rich academic/extracurricular opportunities. A small portion (around 4%) express concerns about practicality and teaching methods.

With a 4.2/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting strong academics, supportive classmates, and good job preparation. ~7% of feedback is negative, citing issues with unhelpful administration.

With ~90% positive feedback, students highlight welcoming communities and exceptionally useful, kindly delivered teaching. The average rating is 4.27/5.

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.

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★
26%
55%
16%
47%
37%
0%
0%
4★
45%
29%
53%
40%
52%
100%
100%
3★
22%
13%
27%
7%
10%
0%
0%
2★
4%
3%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
4%
1%
2%
7%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
EU Business School: A Launchpad for Success

I'm thrilled to share my experience at EU Business School. The professors are industry experts who bring real-world insights to the classroom. The classes are interactive and engaging, with a focus on practical applications. I've achieved amazing things, including internships, networking opportunities, and launching my own business project. The campus life is vibrant, with a diverse community of students from around the world. Overall, EU Business School has given me the skills, confidence, and network to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a business education that truly prepares you for the real worldworld.

The teachers, the encouragement they give you,

I chose this university because some friends who had studied there had told me it was a great experience, and it's true. It has excellent facilities and a faculty that always encourages you to do your best. They motivate you a lot and guide you in a way I hadn't seen before. They are very approachable professors and are attentive to how they can optimize your studies. I made good friends there, I have good memories of that experience, and I might even pursue some further studies because it left a very positive impression on me.

ADE Course

Classes are good, I would try to make them more interactive and with more practices in class. Professors normally are good, in the english course I believe the english of the teachers could be better specially if the course is taught in that language. I also believe professors could interact more with their students and try to get in contact with students they see may be struggling. Otherwise the campus, although a bit small is fine, really nice, the library could be a little bigger.

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.

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