ESCI School of International Studies vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs UIC Barcelona vs Escuela Universitaria de Diseño e Ingeniería de Barcelona - ELISAVA vs HTL International School

Side-by-side comparison from 128 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
ESCI School of International Studies: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/7 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Universitaria de Diseño e Ingeniería de Barcelona - ELISAVA: wins 0/7 categories
HTL International School: wins 0/7 categories
ENEB Business School: wins 4/7 categories
Neuro Business School - NBS: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
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Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.48
4.13
4.17
2.83
3.21
4.67
Win
4.63
Location
4.38
4.13
3.91
3.67
3.79
4.88
Win
4.38
Professors
4.51
4.13
4.25
3.33
3.60
4.78
Win
4.74
Internationality
4.03
3.69
3.83
2.67
3.67
4.67
4.79
Win
Student life
4.45
3.88
3.75
2.83
3.21
4.60
4.63
Win
Value
4.34
4.00
3.92
2.50
3.33
5.00
Win
4.68
Accommodation
4.20
4.27
3.33
2.40
3.14
4.00
4.38
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Friendly, responsive, and qualified faculty
  • +Engaging and enjoyable classes with up-to-date programs
  • +Strong community and diverse, inclusive campus environment
  • +Practical, industry-connected curriculum
  • +Expert lecturers with real-world experience
  • +Supportive professor-student relationships
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Inspiring creative environment with practical, hands-on learning.
  • +Strong international community and networking with professionals.
  • +Engaging projects fostering idea realization and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • +Strong academic programs and knowledge acquisition
  • +Supportive and professional faculty and staff
  • +Effective teaching methods and practical application
  • +Flexible online learning format
  • +Comprehensive and relevant curriculum
  • +Efficient support and accessible materials
  • +Practical, creative, and engaging learning approach
  • +Inspiring and supportive teachers with real-world business insights
  • +Strong academic programs with global perspectives
Cons
  • -Disorganized and unclear teaching with lack of individual attention.
  • -Program or course content is not as advertised or challenging as expected.
  • -Administrative and management issues within the school.
  • -Incompetent and unprofessional leadership and management.
  • -Poor quality of instruction due to unqualified staff.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Experiencing unhelpful, expensive education with little practical application or support.
  • -Facing a curriculum perceived as irrelevant, overly conceptual, and lacking real-world career preparation.
  • -Struggling with unsupportive and inaccessible faculty, especially for those without prior design backgrounds.
  • -Misleading program length and content
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues
  • -Invalid certificates and waste of money
  • -Administrative and management issues create frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning.
  • -Course content is often irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Poor value for money regarding class hours.
  • -Disappointing overall experience not meeting expectations.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners strong marks across most metrics. Professors and facilities stand out as particular strengths, both exceeding a 4.4 rating. Student life also scores well, alongside location and perceived value. The weakest area identified is internationality, scoring just above 4.0, with accommodation also receiving a lower, though still respectable, score of 4.2.

Across various aspects, the university demonstrates strong performance, particularly in accommodation, which received the highest rating. Facilities, professors, and location also scored well, indicating solid foundational strengths. Student life and internationality received comparatively lower marks, suggesting areas where enhancements could be considered. Overall, the university presents a positive evaluation with a clear standout in its living arrangements.

Overall, the university garners positive feedback, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.25, followed closely by **Facilities** at 4.17. **Student Life** is rated a respectable 3.75, while **Internationality** scores 3.83. Areas for potential improvement include **Accomodation**, which received the lowest rating of 3.33, and **Location** at 3.91. The university also scores well in **Value** at 3.92.

Overall, this university garners moderate ratings across various aspects. Its strongest area is **Location**, achieving a high score. Conversely, **Accomodation** is identified as the weakest point, receiving the lowest rating. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities fall within a similar, average range, with Internationality and Value also scoring below average.

This institution's strengths lie in its **Location**, scoring a notable 3.79, and its **Internationality**, with a rating of 3.67. Other well-regarded aspects include **Professors** (3.6) and **Value** (3.33). Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest marks at 3.14, with **Facilities** and **Student Life** also in the lower range (both 3.21).

This university garners excellent feedback, particularly in its **location**, which received the highest score. Professors and facilities also earned strong marks. While overall student life and internationality are well-regarded, **accommodation** stands out as the area with the lowest, though still positive, rating. The value proposition is considered perfect.

The institution demonstrates considerable strengths, particularly in its internationality, with a notable 4.79 rating. Professors also receive high marks at 4.74, and value for money is strong at 4.68. Areas for potential improvement include location and accommodation, both rated at 4.375, representing the lowest scores among the surveyed categories.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.46/5 average, ~96% of reviews are positive, praising fun learning, qualified faculty, and community. A small ~4% of feedback notes disorganization and unclear expectations.

With an average rating of 4.29/5 from 17 reviews, ~76% of feedback is positive, highlighting practical learning, professional lecturers, and personal professor relationships. A small amount of negative feedback (~6%) points to poor management and unprofessionalism.

With a 4.2/5 average rating from 15 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting strong academics, supportive classmates, and good job preparation. ~7% of feedback is negative, citing issues with unhelpful administration.

About 57% of reviews highlight a creative, international environment with practical projects and industry connections. However, roughly 43% criticize a pretentious curriculum, a lack of practical skills, and feeling unsupported or that the education is overpriced.

Around 67% of reviews are positive, praising the strong knowledge and professionalism gained. However, about 33% are negative, citing concerns about organization, program duration, and communication.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.78/5. Students highly recommend ENEB for its flexibility, comprehensive curriculum, and valuable additional courses.

Nearly all reviews are positive, highlighting engaging, creative learning with practical projects and inspiring teachers. A small percentage of feedback expressed dissatisfaction with the value of full-time programs.

Rating distribution
5★
57%
65%
47%
29%
47%
78%
95%
4★
37%
12%
40%
29%
20%
22%
0%
3★
2%
18%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
6%
7%
29%
33%
0%
5%
Most useful review
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ESCI-UPF

ESCI es una escuela de negocios seria, donde existe un contacto cercano entre el alumno y el profesor. Disponen de una alta variedad de clases donde en algunos casos, si es cierto que necesitan terminar de pulir el temario para que resulte mas práctico y aplicable al ámbito laboral. Pero, en la mayoría de casos, ofrecen un temario exigente, riguroso, y una alta calidad de docencia. La escuela es pequeña, por lo que no siempre da la sensación de estar viviendo la experiencia universitaria, pero a la vez esto resulta en un muy agradable ambiente entre los estudiantes. Los puntos fuertes en mi opinión se resumen en: el programa de idiomas, el programa de prácticas, las buenas intalaciones y la gran valoración que tiene el título de negocios y marketing en el mercado.

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ADE Course

Classes are good, I would try to make them more interactive and with more practices in class. Professors normally are good, in the english course I believe the english of the teachers could be better specially if the course is taught in that language. I also believe professors could interact more with their students and try to get in contact with students they see may be struggling. Otherwise the campus, although a bit small is fine, really nice, the library could be a little bigger.

Creativity

The way the Departments treat the students are notable and the situation of the University in one of the most important and old part of the city, as well the projects are interesting, we capture all the essence and bring with as a lugagge of experiences

Do not recomend at all

Ive had so many problems with this school>tehy just care about money , after you get in barcelonna even information they just give it if you pay like 200 euros . than the classes> they say you have the option to study online or Presencial but the presential the techer is on her house so it is also online. you dont get any presencial class. aldo if the teacher is in the school she is the same person as the receptionist, the cordiator and director of the course. Classes were poorly organized, with minimal academic content*( if you had any kind of study about the theme you know they dont say anything) and a strong lack of structure. Many subjects were rushed or skipped, and there was little to no real academic guidance.

Excelent choise for beginning PM

I highly recommend the Master’s in Project Management course at ENEB for anyone considering a career in this field. The course is entirely online, making it convenient for those with busy schedules, and it includes valuable additional courses like Business English and specialized modules from Harvard Business School. The quality of the material is veri high and very comprehensive, providing a strong foundation for beginner project managers or those who are just starting to explore this field. It’s also well-suited for small business owners looking to develop strategic planning skills. Overall, a great choice for gaining practical, applicable knowledge in project management!

The attitude and the atmosphere

The classes are so intresting I love how they they teach you about psychology and business strategy, I really like how the teachers are real professionals in terms of marketing , buisness... overall I really enjoy it.

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