Universidad Europea - UE vs Universidade do Minho vs Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 496 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade do Minho: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 1/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 3/7 categories
NOVA Medical School - NMS: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – UCP – Braga: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Braga, Portugal
3.80
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170 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
3.90
4.33
4.65
Win
4.45
Not rated
3.00
Location
4.00
4.45
4.52
4.24
4.83
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.20
3.77
4.50
4.37
4.91
Win
Not rated
3.00
Internationality
4.50
3.83
4.30
4.58
Win
4.56
Not rated
4.00
Student life
4.02
4.38
4.24
4.19
4.58
Win
Not rated
4.00
Value
3.70
3.92
4.57
Win
4.45
4.56
Not rated
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.70
3.75
3.71
4.29
Win
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +High-quality teaching and supportive, friendly staff
  • +Diverse opportunities and vibrant student community
  • +Modern facilities and wide range of activities
  • +Supportive and approachable academic staff
  • +Practical, engaging, and English-taught courses
  • +Welcoming environment and well-equipped facilities
  • +Great campus, facilities, and community
  • +High-quality professors and practical teaching methods
  • +Strong student clubs and networking opportunities
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development

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Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause disorganization and lack of support.
  • -Outdated facilities and ineffective teaching methods hinder practical learning.
  • -Insufficient financial support and low staff capacity create student challenges.
  • -Repetitive and low-value course content lacking professional recognition.
  • -Excessive workload and overly demanding semester structure.
  • -Lack of transparency in grading and exam feedback.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues are prevalent.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of resources negatively impact the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.

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Rating summary
What students say

Overall, the university receives strong marks, particularly in **Internationality (4.6)** and **Facilities (4.33)**. Student Life and Professors also score well, both above 4.2. The weakest areas identified are **Accomodation (3.87)** and **Value (3.78)**, though these still represent a moderately positive rating.

A notable university presents a strong performance in its **Location**, receiving the highest rating. Areas such as **Student Life** and **Value** also score highly. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Professors** received the lowest ratings, indicating potential areas for improvement. Other aspects like Facilities and Internationality fall within a moderate range.

This institution demonstrates significant strengths in several key areas. Professors and value received the highest marks, indicating strong academic and financial returns for students. Location and internationality also scored well. However, accommodation emerged as the weakest point, suggesting potential room for improvement in student housing offerings.

This university excels in several key areas, with **Facilities** receiving an outstanding rating of 4.65 and **Internationality** also scoring very highly at 4.58. **Value** and **Professors** are also well-regarded. The **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in this aspect compared to other surveyed elements. Student life and location are rated moderately well.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of 54 reviews are positive, highlighting modern teaching methods, spacious campuses, and good career opportunities. A small amount of negative feedback (~3.7%) notes administrative issues and unengaged instructors.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good teaching, a strong community, and helpful staff. A small percentage (~5.3%) mention disorganized programs and poor administrative services.

~93% of reviews are positive, praising the university environment, practical courses, and supportive staff. A small portion (~7%) expressed disappointment with course content and job market relevance.

Most reviews are highly positive (~94%), praising the campus, community, and professors. A small percentage (~3%) cite organizational issues and theoretical course content impacting job readiness.

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

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Rating distribution
5★
30%
21%
63%
58%
66%
0%
0%
4★
52%
46%
26%
36%
34%
0%
0%
3★
15%
27%
4%
3%
0%
0%
100%
2★
2%
4%
4%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
1%
2%
2%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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University Review

Excellent university, with experienced professors, professionals in the areas they teach and with an incomparable teacher-student proximity.It is a very good university for International students since thet offer Portuguese classes and some subjects are in English. In terms of infrastructure, despite being small and not having all the conditions and equipment, it brings together a pleasant environment for studying - in addition to very good cleaning conditions and modern rooms. At the administrative level, it is organized. As for the students, many are very interested in being there, excellent students and enormous dedication.

International Relations: Universidade do Minho

The services are horrible. Too many students for a very low staff that can’t handle and don’t have the info to help the students figure their problems out. Specifically the International Relations program: wasn’t great, but it changed and got worse. Some of the professors are great investigators, but not so great at teaching. I wouldn’t recommend either the University or the Bachelors. At least it’s affordable.

Erasmus Traineeship Review

As my Erasmus internship draws to a close, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the guidance, support, and mentorship of the professor during my time in the laboratory. Working alongside her and her team has been an exceptionally rewarding experience, both scientifically and professionally.

Extra-curricular opportunities

I believe Nova SBE offers many unique extra-curricular opportunities. For example, through this university, I have already secured two internships that allowed me to explore my future career paths. I also joined a student-led no-proft organization, Noma Consulting, which allowed me to work on a real-life consulting case with a market-leader company in Portugal. All of this in my first year. For gaining experience it is absolutely great. However the course itself is not my favourite part. Having done an international programme during school a felt it was a bit boring and unrelated to my degree, at times. But for those coming from Portuguese system this might be different. The student life, location, and teachers are also amazing. I definetly would recommend for students looking for higher education in Portugal!

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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