IE University vs Universidad Europea - UE vs Alfonso X el Sabio University - UAX vs Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM vs Schiller International University

Side-by-side comparison from 332 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Europea - UE (4.90)
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
Alfonso X el Sabio University - UAX: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 3/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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155 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Aeronautical Engineering
Best programme: Communication
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
New York City, United States
4.80
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4 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
4.33
3.80
3.50
3.92
4.50
4.61
Win
Location
4.53
4.00
3.77
4.00
4.93
Win
4.50
4.78
Professors
4.37
4.29
4.00
4.33
4.64
4.67
4.83
Win
Internationality
4.76
4.60
3.62
3.83
4.93
Win
4.33
4.52
Student life
4.35
4.11
3.68
4.17
4.15
5.00
Win
4.77
Value
4.22
3.78
3.91
3.83
4.29
4.67
Win
4.57
Accommodation
3.78
3.87
3.91
3.83
3.62
4.50
Win
4.23
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +excellent education, facilities, and supportive faculty
  • +encouragement for individual success and career guidance
  • +strong marketing and business programs with practical application
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Excellent facilities and diverse programs
  • +Supportive and student-friendly atmosphere
  • +International exposure and robust learning support
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +High-quality, well-organized programs
  • +Diverse and international community
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Experiential learning and practical application of business concepts
  • +High-quality instruction and direct industry leader engagement
  • +International exposure and strong peer networking opportunities
  • +Practical, real-world projects with companies
  • +Strong professor and mentor relationships with personalized support
  • +International and collaborative community environment
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low educational standards
  • -Marketing promises not matching reality
  • -Corporate campus lacking traditional college experience
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Lack of essential amenities like on-campus eating spaces.
  • -Inconvenient and costly transportation requirements for off-campus activities.
  • -Insufficient support and facilities for extracurricular pursuits.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum concerns are frequently mentioned.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

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.

Overall, the university garners solid ratings, with accommodation standing out as its strongest area. Conversely, student life received the lowest marks among the surveyed categories. Professors and value also scored highly, while facilities, location, and internationality fall within the average range.

Reviewing the university's performance reveals a mixed but generally positive picture. The strongest area for the institution is clearly its professors, who received an excellent rating. Students also appear to be well-served by the location and student life. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, scores include facilities, accommodation, internationality, and value for money.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

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.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings and campus environment. Professors receive an outstanding 4.83 rating, closely followed by location at 4.78 and student life at 4.77. Facilities and value are also highly regarded. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, with a rating of 4.23. Internationality is rated well at 4.52.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~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.

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.

Nearly all (~98.7%) reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, a student-friendly atmosphere, and international diversity. One review mentioned high costs and lack of on-campus amenities.

With a 4.18 average rating from 11 reviews, students praise UCAM's high-level teaching, supportive faculty, and enriching academic and international environments. No negative feedback was provided.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

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.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% giving 4-5 stars and an average rating of 4.75/5. Students praise the practical approach, real-world projects with companies, and supportive professors, highlighting personal and professional growth.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
36%
15%
27%
71%
75%
79%
4★
29%
62%
77%
64%
21%
25%
17%
3★
13%
18%
6%
9%
0%
0%
4%
2★
3%
2%
1%
0%
7%
0%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
0%
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.

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.

Incredible cultural diversity

I’ve made friends from all over the world and learned so much from different cultures. The international exposure is a highlight of this university. It’s a place that truly celebrates diversity.I really love my time here.

Good, but worthy of improvement

The life in Murcia is simply great! A lot of tapas bars, bars, clubs etc. which are affordable for students! During the courses at UCAM, I got to know so many international people who got really good friends in the meanwhile. The only shortcoming is that several professors have difficulties to explain their ideas in English, because of the language barrier. But this does not concern every teacher. Furthermore, the teaching staff is not only about professors but about people having their own business and talking about their own experiences. All in all the education is pretty good at UCAM. But the working-life balance is even better. "Savoir-Vivre!"

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.

Masters international Management

I enjoyed this programe, academically is it similar to other programs in other cities but it offers so much more. The personal connection with professors, strong guidance for future career and the international network is what separates it from other options!

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