Universidad Europea - UE vs University of Lisbon - ULisboa vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Lisbon Accounting and Business School - ISCAL vs Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Lisbon - ULisboa: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
Lisbon Accounting and Business School - ISCAL: wins 0/7 categories
Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP - Lisbon: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Paris, France
4.70
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
4.04
4.65
Win
3.56
4.05
4.45
4.06
Location
3.98
4.27
4.24
4.33
4.29
4.83
Win
4.00
Professors
4.21
3.94
4.37
4.33
4.33
4.91
Win
4.24
Internationality
4.49
3.87
4.58
Win
4.22
4.19
4.56
4.32
Student life
4.04
4.10
4.19
4.22
3.80
4.58
Win
4.20
Value
3.72
4.20
4.45
4.33
4.19
4.56
Win
4.14
Accommodation
3.79
3.40
3.71
3.63
3.48
4.29
Win
3.83
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +Excellent teaching and academic environment
  • +High-quality facilities and campus resources
  • +Strong reputation and student growth opportunities
  • +Great campus, facilities, and community
  • +High-quality professors and practical teaching methods
  • +Strong student clubs and networking opportunities
  • +Dedicated and expert faculty
  • +Practical and engaging curriculum
  • +Excellent facilities and opportunities
  • +Challenging academics and high expectations.
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive faculty.
  • +Flexible programs and career-focused education.
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
  • +Passionate professors and supportive staff
  • +Comprehensive and well-structured curriculum
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and safe campus environment
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring problems.
  • -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 cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Lack of communication and support from instructors is a common complaint.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance significantly detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of student support and engagement opportunities are frequently mentioned.
  • -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.
  • -Bureaucratic administrative issues and lack of feedback
  • -Outdated facilities and theoretical curriculum
  • -Ineffective teaching and rushed core content
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners high marks for its internationality, achieving a rating of 4.49. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.21, closely followed by facilities at 4.23 and student life at 4.04. Conversely, accommodation and value received lower scores, at 3.79 and 3.72 respectively, while location sits at 3.98.

An overall positive assessment of this university reveals its location and value to be its strongest aspects, both receiving ratings above 4.2. Student life and facilities also garnered strong scores around 4.0. Accommodations, however, emerged as the weakest area, with a rating below 3.5. Internationality and professor quality also scored moderately well, indicating areas of consistent performance.

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.

Across a range of metrics, this institution demonstrates notable strengths in several key areas. Professors, location, and value all received exceptionally high marks, suggesting excellent academic and practical offerings. Student life and internationality also scored well, indicating a vibrant and globally-minded campus. The weakest areas appear to be facilities and accommodation, which, while still positive, scored lower than other categories.

This institution demonstrates particular strengths in its **Professors**, earning a high rating, and also scores well in **Location** and **Internationality**. While **Student Life** and **Facilities** are generally positive, **Accomodation** received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects. The university also offers good **Value**, reflecting a well-rounded profile with specific areas for potential enhancement.

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.

This institution garners strong praise for its internationality, receiving the highest rating of 4.32. Student life and professors also score highly, at 4.2 and 4.24 respectively. Facilities are rated at 4.06, and value at 4.14. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.83. Location received a solid rating of 4.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~96%), highlighting modern teaching methods, practical learning, and job opportunities. A small minority of feedback (~4%) mentions indifferent teachers and material costs.

With ~85% positive reviews, students highlight good, diverse courses, excellent, accessible campuses, and welcoming communities. A small percentage of feedback notes slightly less modern facilities and slow administrative processes.

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.

Nearly all reviews are positive, ~89%, highlighting exceptional and supportive professors and practical, engaging programs. Excellent facilities and industry opportunities are also recurring themes.

With an average rating of 4.38/5 from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students highlight excellent academic rigor, outstanding teaching quality with knowledgeable and supportive professors, and a strong learning environment. No negative reviews were recorded.

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.

With an average rating of 4.11/5, ~97% of reviews are positive, praising passionate professors, a strong curriculum, and a diverse, supportive campus. One negative review mentioned a theoretical program and bureaucratic issues.

Rating distribution
5★
29%
31%
58%
22%
43%
66%
24%
4★
51%
54%
36%
67%
52%
34%
68%
3★
16%
15%
3%
11%
5%
0%
5%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
3%
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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.

Faculty of Law at University of Lisbon - Decent education in amazing city

Having recently concluded my Bachelor in Law at the University of Lisbon I am now able to look back and reflect on my experience. In summary, I would say the Faculty of Law stands out on four aspects: 1. Recognition - recognized as a top University in Portugal it definitely enhances career prospects, especially internationally. 2. Erasmus programs - I participated in two exchange programs, taking place in another Portuguese city and in the European Union. 3. Location and Student Life - the Faculty is located in the city center making it easy to enjoy the cosmopolitan life. There are several student activities throughout the year including parties and events. 4. Evaluation system - even though the curriculum is tough you get many opportunities to pass. Through participation, written exams or oral exams the evaluation period is long but allows you to keep trying. That being said, the Faculty definitely has its problems: 1. Professors - you never know what kind of class you will land on. Could be the best teacher you ever had, one that makes you interested and wanting to participate. Could be the worst you will ever be in contact with, intimidating and insulting making you want to quit. You will question your decision. 2. The Faculty does not care about you. Weather this is true or not you will, at some point, feel like the faculty does not care for its students' interests and problems. From changing evaluation methods and dates of exams in the middle of a semester to never getting answers back on important emails or waiting months for your grades to come out. Important note: This is not true for the staff workers, who will always offer you a smile and kind words! 3. Facilities - apart from the beautiful grandiose entrance the Faculty itself was very lacking. Some of the bathrooms were recently renovated but most remain dilapidated with every single door unable to properly close and lock. The amphitheaters are spacious but the classrooms fitting sometimes more than 30 students have crammed old desks and get especially cold during winter. The library is good but lacks space funneling the traffic to the study room, where the space is uncomfortable and lacking in outlets. Overall you will be able to cover all the bases related to law, in a challenging setting and enjoy all the great things Portugal has to offer, without breaking your bank account.

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!

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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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