IE University vs Escuela Europea de Negocios vs Universidad de Oviedo vs C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Side-by-side comparison from 250 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
IE University: wins 0/3 categories
Escuela Europea de Negocios: wins 1/3 categories
Universidad de Oviedo: wins 0/3 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 0/3 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 1/3 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/3 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 0/3 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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153 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.50
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13 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
New York City, United States
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
4.00
3.80
4.03
4.56
Win
3.92
4.50
Location
4.53
4.00
4.20
4.42
4.78
4.92
Win
4.50
Professors
4.36
5.00
3.84
4.59
4.67
4.62
5.00
Internationality
4.75
5.00
3.95
4.54
4.67
4.92
5.00
Student life
4.34
5.00
3.88
4.30
4.00
4.15
5.00
Value
4.22
5.00
3.89
4.36
4.00
4.23
5.00
Accommodation
3.77
5.00
Win
3.62
3.66
3.22
3.62
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and personalized guidance for academic and career success.
  • +Excellent facilities, enriching coursework, and practical skill development.
  • +Abundant opportunities and networking for future career prospects.
  • +Renowned university status and societal impact
  • +Welcoming and fulfilling study abroad experience
  • +Excellent teaching structure
  • +Excellent professors and engaging teaching
  • +High-quality, comprehensive curriculum and academic training
  • +Good facilities and advantageous location
  • +Passionate and knowledgeable faculty providing strong support for career readiness.
  • +Diverse and welcoming multicultural environment fostering collaboration and soft skills.
  • +Accessible instructors and helpful staff dedicated to student success and growth.
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Culturally diverse environment and international campus access
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment with helpful instructors
  • +Opportunities for career advancement and independent learning
  • +Experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • +Direct access to industry leaders (CXOs, CEOs)
  • +Valuable networking and lifelong friendships
Cons
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student 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.
  • -Lack of support and resources for academic projects.
  • -Outdated or irrelevant curriculum and teaching methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Lack of support for internships and career services is a recurring complaint.
  • -Inconsistent staff helpfulness and unaddressed student grievances are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and limited opportunities for lower-year students.
  • -Poor campus environment and a perceived low academic standard.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from the institution are frequently mentioned.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Internationality stands out with an impressive rating, closely followed by an excellent score for Location. Student life and the quality of Professors also receive high marks. However, Accommodations represent the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Value for money and Facilities are rated favorably, though not as high as the top-performing categories.

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 commendable ratings across multiple aspects. The location stands out as its strongest area, while accommodation is its weakest. Other highly-rated categories include value and internationality, demonstrating a well-rounded university experience. Facilities, professors, and student life also score positively, indicating general satisfaction with these key university features.

This institution garners significant praise, particularly for its professors, internationality, and location, all receiving scores above 4.4. Student life and value also score highly. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a considerably lower rating. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded offering, though improvements could be made in its housing provisions.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

With a strong emphasis on location and internationality, this university also scores very well for its professors and student life. Value for money is also a positive aspect. The weakest areas, while still respectable, are its facilities and accommodation.

Across a range of metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strengths, particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and overall Value, all receiving perfect scores. Location, Facilities, and Accommodations also stand out with high ratings. While no specific area received a low score, the consistency across the board suggests a well-rounded institution with particularly strong offerings in teaching quality and student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and enriching academic/networking opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions concerns about academic standards or the campus environment.

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 74% of reviews are positive, praising the diverse curriculum, excellent professors, and helpful exam schedules. A small amount of negative feedback highlights issues with project support and career-relevant coursework.

With a 4.54 average rating, ~95% of reviews are positive, praising enthusiastic faculty, a diverse and supportive environment, and strong career preparation. A small minority (~5%) express dissatisfaction with staff consistency and internship support.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

With a 4.54/5 average rating, nearly all students praise Schiller for its culturally rich environment and global opportunities. A small portion of feedback (~7.7%) suggests the university may be better suited for those seeking a less demanding academic path.

All three reviews are highly positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight real-world business experience, including product development and profit generation, and valuable learning from industry leaders. They also praise opportunities for international collaboration and lifelong friendships.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
100%
13%
69%
67%
69%
100%
4★
29%
0%
69%
23%
33%
23%
0%
3★
12%
0%
13%
3%
0%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
6%
3%
0%
8%
0%
1★
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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Precarity

This University claims for international excellence but the reality is very different. Precarity, bad and old fashioned teachers, no accuracy to law or their own institutions. Student rights that are disappeared or bad quality on the practical subjects.

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.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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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