EADA Business School vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs Escuela Europea de Negocios vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad de Valladolid

Side-by-side comparison from 353 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Europea de Negocios (5.00)
EADA Business School: wins 2/7 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Europea de Negocios: wins 5/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de Valladolid: wins 0/7 categories
Miguel de Cervantes European University: wins 0/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
4.50
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208 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelors in Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: School of Business/Management
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Category ratings
Facilities
4.49
Win
4.14
4.00
3.82
3.80
4.00
4.05
Location
4.93
Win
4.00
4.00
3.81
4.27
4.00
4.43
Professors
4.49
4.14
5.00
Win
3.90
3.13
4.75
4.63
Internationality
4.79
4.00
5.00
Win
3.36
3.13
4.75
4.56
Student life
4.58
4.00
5.00
Win
3.75
3.67
4.33
4.32
Value
4.45
4.00
5.00
Win
3.63
3.40
4.00
4.40
Accommodation
4.17
4.50
5.00
Win
3.40
3.60
4.33
3.69
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Diverse international community and enriching global perspectives
  • +Strong academic programs with real-world application and expert faculty
  • +Engaging learning environment with practical case studies and soft-skills development
  • +Excellent organization and clear, accessible courses.
  • +Supportive staff and personalized academic attention.
  • +Modern facilities and diverse international opportunities.
  • +Renowned university status and societal impact
  • +Welcoming and fulfilling study abroad experience
  • +Excellent teaching structure
  • +Practical, real-world learning and professional faculty
  • +Active campus life and cultural experience
  • +Comprehensive and complementary degree programmes
  • +Supportive and available professors
  • +Good course content and practical opportunities
  • +Well-organized facilities and campus resources
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive lecturers and conducive learning environment
  • +Excellent resources and effective online learning experience
  • +Modern facilities, small class sizes, and employability focus
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Practical and well-structured courses
  • +Welcoming and diverse international environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause poor communication and inflexibility.
  • -Program content and delivery do not consistently meet expectations.
  • -Poor leadership and unprofessional management are prevalent.
  • -Ineffective teaching quality due to unqualified instructors is a significant problem.
  • -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.
  • -Low English proficiency of professors and lack of care for Erasmus students.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues lead to scheduling problems and poor communication.
  • -Educational content is not aligned with real-world needs and work preparation.
  • -Teaching quality is inconsistent, and a lack of student engagement activities is evident.
  • -Delayed certificate issuance and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated online platform.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor internship support and disregard for student complaints.
  • -Inconsistent staff helpfulness and attitude.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution achieves strong scores across multiple metrics, with an exceptional rating for Location (4.93). Student Life and Internationality also stand out with ratings above 4.5. Among the surveyed areas, Accomodation received the lowest score at 4.17, indicating room for improvement in this specific aspect.

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects. Accommodations stand out as the strongest area, receiving a high rating of 4.5. Facilities and Professors are also rated highly at 4.14. Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value all received a solid score of 4. This indicates a well-rounded institution with particular strengths in student living arrangements and academic personnel.

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.

Academically and experientially, this institution receives solid marks. Professors and facilities are particularly well-regarded, scoring close to 3.9. Student life and value also present favorably. However, accommodation and internationality stand out as areas with lower ratings, suggesting potential for improvement in these aspects to match the university's otherwise strong performance.

This institution receives high marks for its **Location**, which stands out as its strongest asset. Conversely, **Professors** and **Internationality** are areas where the university received its lowest scores, indicating potential for improvement. Other aspects such as Facilities, Student Life, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate range, suggesting a generally positive but not exceptional experience in these regards.

Overall, this university receives consistently positive evaluations. Its strongest areas are **Professors** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.75. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are also highly regarded, achieving 4.33. Ratings for **Facilities** and **Value** are solid at 4. The university demonstrates a good balance of strengths and high overall performance.

Academic and international aspects of the university are highly regarded, with Professors receiving an exceptional score of 4.63 and Internationality a strong 4.56. Location and Value also perform well, both exceeding 4.3. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.69. Facilities and Student Life are rated moderately well, around 4.05 and 4.32 respectively.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting a multicultural environment, strong academic content, and valuable personal/professional development. A few reviews note issues with administrative flexibility and program delivery.

University reviews are predominantly positive (~75%), highlighting excellent academic environments, helpful staff, and good organization. One reviewer mentioned unprofessional director and unqualified staff.

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.

Approximately 94% of reviews are positive, praising practical learning and faculty expertise. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions low English proficiency from professors and a lack of organization.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, citing good teaching, organization, and facilities. Negative feedback (approximately 9%) points to curriculum relevance and teacher assignment issues.

With an average rating of 4/5, ~60% of reviews are positive, highlighting rewarding experiences, supportive lecturers, and good resources. Approximately 20% of feedback is negative, mentioning delays in receiving certificates and an outdated online platform.

With an average rating of 4.58/5 from 43 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting supportive, knowledgeable lecturers, practical courses, and a welcoming, multicultural environment. A small ~4.7% of feedback expressed dissatisfaction with staff consistency and internship support.

Rating distribution
5★
59%
75%
100%
27%
11%
60%
72%
4★
34%
0%
0%
45%
36%
0%
21%
3★
5%
13%
0%
21%
44%
20%
2%
2★
1%
0%
0%
3%
9%
20%
2%
1★
0%
13%
0%
3%
0%
0%
2%
Most useful review
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Overrated.

In my experience, this business school is considerably more hyped than the actual value it delivers. While the marketing and reputation may create high expectations, the learning experience often falls short. One of the biggest concerns is the lack of placement support. Students are largely expected to manage their career opportunities on their own, which can be disappointing given the investment made in the program. Academically, many subjects are covered only at a surface level. The curriculum tends to focus on providing a broad overview rather than developing deep understanding or practical expertise. Most topics are wrapped up in just one or two classes, which is rarely enough to gain meaningful knowledge or build strong skills. As a result, students are often left to do significant self-learning if they want to truly understand the material. While the school introduces a wide range of business concepts, it doesn't always provide the depth, rigour, or hands-on learning that many students expect from a quality business education. Overall, I found the institution to be somewhat overrated, with the reputation and hype exceeding the actual learning outcomes and career support provided.

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Universidad y ciudad muy recomendables

He pasado cuatro años muy intensos en Valladolid, y la verdad es que no puedo poner muchas pegas al respecto. Al menos en el Grado en Periodismo, que es lo que he estudiado. El nivel de las materias es bueno; en general, el profesorado me ha transmitido mucho y el trato ha sido cordial; los servicios de la Universidad propician que puedas practicar un montón de deportes y también formar parte de un coro, entre otras actividades, ... Y para más inri, la ciudad tiene un mezcla de alegría y tranquilidad que hace de ella un magnífico para vivir. Mezcla un ambiente universitario y festivo con una paz necesaria en algunos momentos. Hace unos meses que he acabado la carrera, los mismo que llevo echando de menos mi estancia allí.

Modern and with great technical means

The UEMC is a University with modern facilities and with very good technical resources. The small number of students in each class means that the subjects can be better taught and the learning is properly taken advantage of. The University has been making a firm commitment for the promotion of the employment of its students for a long time, thanks to the measures that are part of the Strategic Plan of Employability and the possibility of practicing from the first courses, with the advice of attentive academic tutors to the needs of each student. In addition, it has an online training program that also allows professionals to update their knowledge through a modality that has advantages such as flexibility, ease of connection or reconciliation with other activities. There are always areas in which you can improve but, in general, the UEMC is an excellent University in which to study degrees, double degrees, own degrees or master's degrees. (Note: Ismael is a professor at the European University Miguel de Cervantes)

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.

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