GBSB Global Business School vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs Escuela Europea de Negocios vs Universidad de Valladolid vs Johan Cruyff Institute

Side-by-side comparison from 139 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Europea de Negocios (5.00)
GBSB Global Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Europea de Negocios: wins 5/7 categories
Universidad de Valladolid: wins 0/7 categories
Johan Cruyff Institute: wins 0/7 categories
Miguel de Cervantes European University: wins 0/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration and Digital Innovation
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Accounting and Economics
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Sport Management
Best programme: School of Business/Management
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.38
4.17
4.00
3.80
4.43
4.00
4.92
Win
Location
4.36
4.00
4.00
4.27
4.00
4.50
4.67
Win
Professors
4.19
4.00
5.00
Win
3.13
4.71
4.67
4.92
Internationality
4.61
3.83
5.00
Win
3.13
4.71
4.67
4.75
Student life
3.64
4.17
5.00
Win
3.67
4.29
4.50
4.83
Value
3.74
4.17
5.00
Win
3.40
4.79
3.67
4.75
Accommodation
2.78
4.60
5.00
Win
3.60
4.21
4.50
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable professors
  • +Diverse and high-quality student community
  • +Well-structured learning and accessible resources
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Renowned university status and societal impact
  • +Welcoming and fulfilling study abroad experience
  • +Excellent teaching structure
  • +Supportive and available professors
  • +Good course content and practical opportunities
  • +Well-organized facilities and campus resources
  • +Specialized sports management content and expert professors
  • +Valuable industry connections and networking opportunities
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and excellent staff support
  • +Smooth online learning experience and problem-free progression
  • +Modern facilities and effective small class sizes
  • +Strong focus on student employability and practical experience
  • +Practical, real-world learning and projects
  • +Strong professor guidance and international connections
  • +Personalized support and career development
Cons
  • -Poor academic quality and irrelevant degrees.
  • -Inadequate facilities and lack of administrative support.
  • -Poor organization and unfulfilled internship promises.
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues lead to scheduling problems and poor communication.
  • -Educational content is not aligned with real-world needs and work preparation.
  • -Teaching quality is inconsistent, and a lack of student engagement activities is evident.
  • -Poor quality of instruction and unengaging student discussions.
  • -Ineffective project management and lack of professional experience among peers.
  • -Delayed certificate issuance is a significant problem.
  • -The online platform is considered outdated.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of support and communication from instructors and staff is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates outstanding strengths in its **Internationality**, receiving a near-perfect score, and its **Location** is also highly praised. The quality of its **Professors** is another area of significant achievement. Conversely, **Accomodation** appears to be the weakest aspect, with a considerably lower rating. Other areas like Facilities, Student Life, and Value fall within a moderate range.

This university garners strong approval, particularly for its **accommodation**, which achieved the highest rating. Facilities and student life also scored well. Conversely, **internationality** received the lowest rating among the surveyed aspects. Professors, location, and value for money are all rated at a solid 4 out of 5.

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 high marks for its **Location**, which stands out as its strongest asset. Conversely, **Professors** and **Internationality** are areas where the university received its lowest scores, indicating potential for improvement. Other aspects such as Facilities, Student Life, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate range, suggesting a generally positive but not exceptional experience in these regards.

Across several key areas, the institution receives commendable ratings. Its strongest performances are noted in Value and Internationality, both achieving near-perfect scores. Professors also garnered exceptionally high marks. The weakest area is Location, which, while still positive, is rated lower than other aspects. Student Life, Accomodation, and Facilities all fall within a strong middle range.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths, particularly in its Professors and Internationality, both scoring an impressive 4.67. Location, Student Life, and Accomodation also received strong marks at 4.5. Facilities are rated at a solid 4. However, the university's Value stands out as its weakest area, receiving a lower score of 3.67 compared to other aspects.

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in **Facilities** and **Professors**, both receiving near-perfect scores. **Student Life** is also highly rated. The **weakest areas**, while still strong, are **Accommodations** and **Location**. Overall, the university presents a commendable academic and social environment, with value and internationality also receiving positive marks.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable and engaging lecturers, a diverse community, and well-structured assignments. A small portion of feedback (~9.1%) mentions a lack of organization and insufficient internship support.

Most reviews praise the academic environment, dedicated professors, and supportive staff. A small percentage of feedback mentions issues with a specific director and teacher hiring practices.

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.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, citing good teaching, organization, and facilities. Negative feedback (approximately 9%) points to curriculum relevance and teacher assignment issues.

University students largely praise the insightful sports management content, quality professors, and valuable networking opportunities, with a ~96% positive sentiment. A small fraction of feedback (~4%) mentions issues with academic support variability or program depth.

Two positive reviews highlight modern facilities and effective teaching with small class sizes, while one negative review, about 25% of feedback, mentions delays in receiving certificates. The average rating is 3.75 out of 5.

All 13 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.92/5. Students highlight the practical, human, and international nature of the program, valuing real projects, professor connections, and career support. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
21%
71%
100%
11%
85%
50%
92%
4★
52%
0%
0%
36%
15%
0%
8%
3★
18%
14%
0%
44%
4%
25%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
9%
0%
25%
0%
1★
9%
14%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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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Universidad y ciudad muy recomendables

He pasado cuatro años muy intensos en Valladolid, y la verdad es que no puedo poner muchas pegas al respecto. Al menos en el Grado en Periodismo, que es lo que he estudiado. El nivel de las materias es bueno; en general, el profesorado me ha transmitido mucho y el trato ha sido cordial; los servicios de la Universidad propician que puedas practicar un montón de deportes y también formar parte de un coro, entre otras actividades, ... Y para más inri, la ciudad tiene un mezcla de alegría y tranquilidad que hace de ella un magnífico para vivir. Mezcla un ambiente universitario y festivo con una paz necesaria en algunos momentos. Hace unos meses que he acabado la carrera, los mismo que llevo echando de menos mi estancia allí.

A life-changing experience in Sports Industry

A perfect synergy between theoretical knowledge, practical application, and high-quality networking. After completing the Master in Sport Management at Johan Cruyff Institute, I took a major step forward in my career in the sports industry. What truly sets this institution apart is the closeness and support of the professors and staff, as well as the enriching experiences shared with fellow students. Without a doubt, it has been one of the most transformative decisions of my life.

Modern and with great technical means

The UEMC is a University with modern facilities and with very good technical resources. The small number of students in each class means that the subjects can be better taught and the learning is properly taken advantage of. The University has been making a firm commitment for the promotion of the employment of its students for a long time, thanks to the measures that are part of the Strategic Plan of Employability and the possibility of practicing from the first courses, with the advice of attentive academic tutors to the needs of each student. In addition, it has an online training program that also allows professionals to update their knowledge through a modality that has advantages such as flexibility, ease of connection or reconciliation with other activities. There are always areas in which you can improve but, in general, the UEMC is an excellent University in which to study degrees, double degrees, own degrees or master's degrees. (Note: Ismael is a professor at the European University Miguel de Cervantes)

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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