GBSB Global Business School vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 316 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: IE University (4.40)
GBSB Global Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/7 categories
IE University: wins 2/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de Almería: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
Best programme: Business Administration
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: English Studies
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
3.36
4.14
4.35
3.83
4.20
3.83
5.00
Win
Location
4.48
4.00
4.55
Win
3.79
4.40
3.43
3.00
Professors
4.13
4.14
4.36
Win
3.90
4.30
3.71
4.00
Internationality
4.64
4.00
4.76
3.44
3.90
4.00
5.00
Win
Student life
3.83
4.00
4.36
3.76
4.15
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
3.62
4.00
4.24
3.65
4.35
Win
4.00
4.00
Accommodation
2.79
4.50
Win
3.77
3.44
3.15
3.67
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Balanced academic theory with practical, real-world application
  • +Knowledgeable, passionate, and engaged lecturers
  • +Strong community and international atmosphere
  • +Excellent organization and clear, accessible courses.
  • +Supportive staff and personalized academic attention.
  • +Modern facilities and diverse international opportunities.
  • +Engaging professors with deep knowledge and professional backgrounds
  • +International and interdisciplinary environment fostering networking and diverse perspectives
  • +Practical learning and strong support for student success
  • +Welcoming people and active campus life
  • +Comprehensive and complementary programmes
  • +Practical learning opportunities and real-world application
  • +strong academic quality and practical focus
  • +welcoming and supportive community
  • +multicultural and global perspective
  • +Friendly and well-prepared staff and faculty.
  • +Engaging and relevant course content.
  • +Good campus facilities and location.
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Poor academic quality and lack of practical value in degrees.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues with limited student support.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and outdated or inadequate facilities.
  • -Poor leadership and unprofessional management are prevalent.
  • -Ineffective teaching quality due to unqualified instructors is a significant problem.
  • -Academic standards and course quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Marketing promises, particularly regarding technology and flexibility, do not align with reality.
  • -The campus environment lacks traditional college experience and diversity.
  • -Poor professor English proficiency and lack of care for international students.
  • -Disorganization and a lack of a cohesive program structure.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support from staff are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistent complaints.
  • -Lack of adequate support and resources is a major concern.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

This institution shines brightest in its **internationality**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Location** is another significant strength, highly valued by students. Conversely, **accommodation** presents the most significant area for improvement, receiving the lowest rating. Other aspects like **professors** and **student life** are well-regarded, while **facilities** and **value** fall within the mid-range.

This university garners excellent scores across most aspects. Accommodations stand out as the strongest area, receiving a high rating of 4.5. Facilities and Professors are also rated highly at 4.14. Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value all received a solid score of 4. This indicates a well-rounded institution with particular strengths in student living arrangements and academic personnel.

This institution garners significant praise for its exceptional internationality, achieving a rating of 4.76. Location is also a strong suit, rated at 4.55. Student life and professors are well-regarded, both scoring 4.36, closely followed by facilities at 4.35. Value for money is rated at 4.24. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.77.

This university garners strong marks in academics and overall experience, with Professors receiving the highest rating at approximately 3.9 and Facilities closely following at 3.83. Student Life and Location also score well. Areas for potential improvement lie in Accomodation and Internationality, both rated at 3.44, indicating these aspects may not meet the same high standards as other surveyed categories.

An overall assessment reveals a strong showing in several key areas. Location and Professors received particularly high marks, with Facilities and Value also scoring well. Student Life and Internationality demonstrate respectable performance. However, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, indicating a need for improvement.

This university garners excellent marks, particularly excelling in Student Life and Internationality, both receiving perfect scores. Value also stands out with a high rating. Location is the area receiving the lowest score, indicating potential room for improvement in this aspect. Facilities and Accommodation are rated moderately well, with Professors also performing solidly.

This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Student Life**, both receiving perfect scores. **Internationality** also stands out with a top rating. Conversely, **Location** is the weakest point, scoring a moderate three. Other aspects like Professors, Accommodation, and Value are rated positively at a solid four.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising the community, practical curriculum, and knowledgeable lecturers. Some negative feedback, ~13%, points to administrative issues and inconsistent academic quality.

University reviews are predominantly positive (~75%), highlighting excellent academic environments, helpful staff, and good organization. One reviewer mentioned unprofessional director and unqualified staff.

Around 74% of reviews highlight positive learning experiences, strong business and networking skills, and an international environment. A small percentage (3.1%) of reviews express concerns about academic deception and the educational experience.

With ~74% positive feedback and an average rating of 3.94/5, students highlight positive interactions and campus life. A small percentage (~6%) express disappointment, citing low academic rigor and English proficiency concerns.

Nearly all 52 reviews are positive, with ~74% praising high academic quality, excellent faculty and facilities, and a welcoming community. The campus environment and practical learning are also frequently highlighted. No negative reviews were submitted.

With a 4.17 average rating from 12 reviews, ~83% are positive. Students praise friendly staff, well-prepared teachers, and enjoyable classes. A few noted transport challenges during peak hours and improvable facilities.

With a single review, the university receives a 4/5 average rating. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting good teacher-student relationships and real-world focused teaching.

Rating distribution
5★
23%
75%
55%
29%
38%
33%
0%
4★
45%
0%
29%
46%
51%
50%
100%
3★
19%
13%
13%
20%
9%
17%
0%
2★
6%
0%
3%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
6%
13%
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Its ok

The overall experience was ok. Yet I dont feel that it was worth 10k€ a year for what I received. Starting from repetitive classes in each year but with a different name until not having bathrooms for almost 6 months. The quality of the majority of classes was 2/5. The content of the classes was not deep enough to teach you about tools, appliances, ways of solving, what should be taken into consideration. On my 2 last years. I took the exact same class of public relations but named differently. Not even the professor knew what to say any more. I didn’t saw not event one tool that is used in public relations. We analyzed just one case of public relations in the whole semester. And it was a mention not event a full analysis. I do not recommend GBSB. The internships they say the help you with on their webpage its a lie. They do not help you in any way to connect you with no company. They are not event informed in how to help you with the visa.

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ie university is the best university in the world, they education system is the best and infrastructure. It's the best university to put your child to I'm very happy with it i dont wanna lie l. Please go for it

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MBA Deusto

The DBS MBA is a master's degree for people who really want to learn a lot in a relatively short time, to do so they use a very dynamic and fast-paced work methodology, and in my opinion very useful and effective. In addition, teamwork is encouraged almost at all times, values that are highly valued if you come from more autonomous training such as engineering. The more purely theoretical training is also combined with real cases of entrepreneurship or experiences of successful people with high experience in the business world. Without a doubt, quality-price, I think it is the best master's degree you can opt for. Of course, being part of the Deusto Business School will greatly facilitate your access to the world of work, as well as a great networking network.

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