Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Escuela Europea de Negocios vs Universidad de Valladolid vs Miguel de Cervantes European University

Side-by-side comparison from 269 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Europea de Negocios (5.00)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/6 categories
IE University: wins 1/6 categories
Escuela Europea de Negocios: wins 4/6 categories
Universidad de Valladolid: wins 0/6 categories
Miguel de Cervantes European University: wins 0/6 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 0/6 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Best programme: School of Business/Management
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
New York City, United States
4.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.34
4.00
3.80
4.00
4.03
4.50
Win
Location
4.00
4.53
Win
4.00
4.27
4.00
4.41
4.50
Professors
4.00
4.37
5.00
Win
3.13
4.75
4.62
4.67
Internationality
3.83
4.76
5.00
Win
3.13
4.75
4.55
4.33
Student life
4.17
4.35
5.00
3.67
4.33
4.30
5.00
Value
4.17
4.22
5.00
Win
3.40
4.00
4.38
4.67
Accommodation
4.60
3.78
5.00
Win
3.60
4.33
3.71
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +excellent education, facilities, and supportive faculty
  • +encouragement for individual success and career guidance
  • +strong marketing and business programs with practical application
  • +Renowned university status and societal impact
  • +Welcoming and fulfilling study abroad experience
  • +Excellent teaching structure
  • +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
  • +Engaging and practical curriculum with real business case studies.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty fostering career readiness.
  • +Diverse and international learning environment with strong staff support.
  • +Experiential learning and practical application of business concepts
  • +High-quality instruction and direct industry leader engagement
  • +International exposure and strong peer networking opportunities
Cons
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Academic deception and low educational standards
  • -Marketing promises not matching reality
  • -Corporate campus lacking traditional college experience
  • -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.
  • -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 & management issues.
  • -Lack of support and unhelpful staff.
  • -Unmet promises regarding internships.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resources detract from learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a recurring problem.
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.

Remarkably strong performance is evident across most assessed aspects. The university excels particularly in **Internationality**, achieving a rating of 4.76, closely followed by **Location** at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area, receiving a score of 3.78. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities also received favorable scores above 4.3.

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.

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.

This university garners exceptional praise for its professors, achieving a high rating of 4.62. Internationality and location also received strong scores, both above 4.4. Student life and value are well-regarded at 4.3. Facilities are rated at 4.03. The lowest-scoring area is accommodation, with a rating of 3.71.

This institution garners exceptionally high marks, particularly excelling in Student Life with a perfect score. Facilities, Location, and Accomodation are also strong, all receiving 4.5 ratings. Professors and Value are rated highly at 4.67. The lowest score, though still solid, is for Internationality at 4.33.

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.

~85% of 155 reviews are positive, praising excellent education, facilities, and faculty support. A small percentage (~3.2%) of negative feedback mentions issues with academic standards and program management.

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.

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.

Nearly all reviews are positive (~93%), highlighting knowledgeable, supportive lecturers and practical, well-structured courses in a welcoming, international environment. A few (~5%) noted inconsistent staff helpfulness and lack of internship support.

With an average rating of 4.75/5 from four reviews, feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight hands-on learning, business idea development, and valuable connections with industry leaders and peers as significant benefits. Minimal negative feedback was present.

Rating distribution
5★
71%
55%
100%
11%
60%
71%
75%
4★
0%
29%
0%
36%
0%
21%
25%
3★
14%
13%
0%
44%
20%
2%
0%
2★
0%
3%
0%
9%
20%
2%
0%
1★
14%
1%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
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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.

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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.

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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