United International Business Schools - UIBS vs Universitat Oberta de Catalunya - UOC vs ISG International Business School vs Escuela de Artes y Letras - EAL vs Universidade Federal do Rio Grando do Norte

Side-by-side comparison from 44 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
United International Business Schools - UIBS: wins 2/5 categories
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya - UOC: wins 0/5 categories
ISG International Business School: wins 1/5 categories
Escuela de Artes y Letras - EAL: wins 0/5 categories
Universidade Federal do Rio Grando do Norte: wins 0/5 categories
Telecom Paris - Télécom Paris: wins 0/5 categories
Tokushima University: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting and Management Information Systems
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Best programme: Graphic Engineering and Design
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.00
3.05
4.00
2.33
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4.00
Location
4.75
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3.85
4.50
3.00
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3.00
Professors
4.75
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3.64
4.50
4.33
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4.00
Internationality
4.50
3.72
4.75
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2.33
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4.00
Student life
4.25
2.58
4.25
2.67
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4.00
Value
4.50
3.68
4.00
2.67
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5.00
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Accommodation
4.00
3.12
3.25
2.33
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5.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Positive and enriching learning experience
  • +Safe and well-equipped campus
  • +Flexible online learning model
  • +Engaging virtual campus and resources
  • +Supportive and accessible teaching staff
  • +International & multicultural environment, supportive atmosphere
  • +Dynamic professors, engaging and flexible programs
  • +Excellent alumni network, international opportunities
  • +quality faculty and student programs
  • +good location

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  • +Supportive and helpful faculty
  • +Practical, research-based learning
  • +Strong international student focus
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support frustrates students.
  • -Administrative and communication issues are prevalent.
  • -Lack of structured instruction and feedback is a concern.
  • -Unclear assessment criteria and disorganization cause frustration.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance create an unpleasant learning environment.
  • -Lack of resources and support hampers academic success.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Lack of effective communication and student support is a problem.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are frequently criticized.
  • -Course content and teaching methods are often perceived as irrelevant or ineffective.
Rating summary
What students say

Academic and environmental aspects of the university are highly regarded, with professors and location both receiving a near-perfect score of 4.75. Student life is also a positive, scoring 4.25, and internationality and value are strong at 4.5. Facilities and accommodation present the weakest areas, both rated at 4.

This institution shows notable strengths in **Location** (3.85) and **Internationality** (3.72), with **Professors** (3.64) and **Value** (3.68) also receiving positive marks. However, **Student Life** emerges as the weakest area at 2.58, alongside **Facilities** at 3.05. **Accomodation** falls in the middle ground with a rating of 3.12.

This university demonstrates excellent strengths in **Internationality**, with a score of 4.75, and **Professors**, rated at 4.5. **Location** also receives a high mark of 4.5. While **Facilities**, **Student Life**, and **Value** are all well-regarded, the **Accomodation** is its weakest point, receiving a score of 3.25.

Academically, the university excels, with professors receiving an exceptionally high rating of 4.33. However, areas requiring significant improvement include facilities and accommodation, both rated at a low 2.33. Student life and value for money are also mid-range, while location sits at a neutral 3. The university's internationality also scored similarly low at 2.33.

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Overall, this university garners a very positive assessment. Its strongest areas include accommodation and value, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, professors, student life, and internationality are also highly rated. The location is its weakest point, scoring a moderate three out of five.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.5/5, ~75% of reviews are positive, highlighting a supportive learning environment and helpful, passionate faculty. One review mentioned slow administrative services.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising the virtual campus, continuous assessment, and flexibility for work-life balance. A smaller portion of feedback notes issues with administrative errors and a lack of clear instruction or responsiveness.

All four reviews are positive, averaging 4.5/5 stars. Students appreciate the international environment, knowledgeable professors, and encouragement of entrepreneurial thinking. No negative feedback was received.

With an average rating of 3.67/5, reviews indicate positive aspects like good teachers and program offerings. A minor point concerns the availability of study and sports spaces, and outdated computer equipment.

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The single review is highly positive, rating the university 4 out of 5 stars. This feedback highlights helpful faculty and a research-based curriculum beneficial for international students. Negative feedback is negligible.

Rating distribution
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33%
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0%
38%
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3★
25%
13%
0%
67%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
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1★
0%
13%
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Good online option

I started the UOC because I was very interested in Law, however I was already doing a career in a university in person. This undoubtedly, and after two years in it, it is no longer a problem. The UOC gives you the possibility to manage your time to your liking, the material is good (although it could be better and keep updating), and the jobs do not require a giant effort (it depends a lot on the subject). I definitely recommend it if you want to learn at your own pace.

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