ESADE Business School vs IE University vs Universidad Europea - UE vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM

Side-by-side comparison from 342 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Schiller International University (4.60)
ESADE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela de Diseño CEI - CEI : wins 6/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
4.40
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45 reviews
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Best programme: BBA
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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170 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Communication
Best programme: Graphic Design
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Category ratings
Facilities
3.92
4.36
4.24
4.03
3.50
4.50
Win
3.92
Location
3.85
4.55
4.00
3.86
4.00
5.00
Win
4.93
Professors
4.37
4.33
4.20
4.05
4.33
5.00
Win
4.64
Internationality
4.11
4.78
4.50
3.51
3.83
4.50
4.93
Win
Student life
4.00
4.40
4.02
3.81
4.17
5.00
Win
4.15
Value
4.19
4.23
3.70
3.65
3.83
5.00
Win
4.29
Accommodation
3.75
3.89
3.78
3.54
3.83
5.00
Win
3.62
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Highly practical and collaborative learning environment with strong faculty support.
  • +Diverse and engaging cohort fostering community and personal growth.
  • +Excellent career support and opportunities for professional development.
  • +Engaging, knowledgeable professors and practical, career-focused coursework
  • +Vibrant, international campus life and extensive networking opportunities
  • +Strong emphasis on business and "do it yourself" skills
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable professors
  • +Flexible and practical learning environment
  • +Positive campus and city experience
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +High-quality, well-organized programs
  • +Diverse and international community
  • +Excellent and knowledgeable teachers
  • +High-quality training and programs
  • +Effective virtual learning environment
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Supportive and well-organized academic environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including financial misdealings and poor online testing infrastructure.
  • -Lack of focus on intellectual development and critical thinking skills.
  • -Negative peer environment and social dynamics.
  • -Academic deception and low standards.
  • -Outdated course material and a misleading "fluid learning" promise.
  • -Lack of traditional college experience due to corporate campus environment.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Poor professor English proficiency
  • -Lack of organization and student support
  • -Disregard for international students
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum concerns are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and management issues make the student experience frustrating.
  • -Course content does not align with advertised practical applications.
  • -A decline in staff cordiality and support after enrollment occurs.
  • -Lack of extracurricular activities and limited internship/job opportunities.
  • -Poor campus environment and student engagement.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, university ratings show a solid performance with professors and internationality receiving particularly high marks. Student life and value are also rated favorably. Areas for potential improvement include facilities, location, and accommodation, which received the lowest scores in this assessment.

Remarkably high scores across many aspects characterize this university's feedback. Its strongest areas are Internationality (4.78) and Location (4.55), indicating significant appeal in global reach and geographical desirability. Conversely, Accomodation received the lowest rating (3.89), suggesting this is an area for potential improvement. Other categories, including Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Value, all received solid scores above 4.2.

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.

Academic aspects of the university are generally well-regarded, with **Professors** receiving the highest score at 4.05 and **Facilities** also scoring highly at 4.03. Conversely, **Accomodation** is identified as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.54, closely followed by **Internationality** at 3.51. The university also scores moderately well in **Location** and **Student Life**.

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.

Overall, this university garners overwhelmingly positive feedback. It excels in providing outstanding accommodation and a prime location, both receiving perfect scores. Student life and professor quality are also highly lauded. The weakest area, while still strong, is internationality, though it remains a positive aspect. Value for money is rated exceptionally highly, as are facilities.

This university garners its highest marks for **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving a near-perfect score. **Professors** are also highly rated, reflecting strong academic quality. The university's **Value** and **Student Life** also score well. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, followed by **Facilities**, indicating room for improvement in these aspects of the student experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~74% of reviews are positive, praising great teachers, practical learning, and career opportunities. The remaining ~11% offer some criticism, including concerns about value for money and administrative issues.

Approximately 97% of reviews are positive, highlighting engaging courses, knowledgeable professors, and strong networking opportunities. A small fraction of feedback (around 3%) mentions concerns with academic standards or program specifics.

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.

With a ~74% positive rating and 4.02 average, students praise academic growth, practical learning, and supportive professors. A small fraction (~4.6%) experienced issues with professor English levels or organization.

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.

Feedback is split, with ~50% of reviews being negative. Positive feedback highlights excellent teachers and good training, while negative reviews cite disappointing practical application and unhelpful management after payment.

With an average rating of 4.57/5 from 14 reviews, ~93% are positive, praising diverse classes, educators, and global peer networks. A single negative review (~7%) found it suitable only for those seeking an easy degree with limited extracurriculars.

Rating distribution
5★
62%
54%
30%
34%
27%
50%
71%
4★
29%
31%
52%
41%
64%
0%
21%
3★
0%
12%
15%
20%
9%
0%
0%
2★
2%
2%
2%
2%
0%
25%
7%
1★
7%
1%
2%
2%
0%
25%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Networking

Esade has been a great start for my career. You have the opportunity to learn a lot from classes, but also from the people (professors and other students). They really help you to do your first steps in the world, referrings to your career

The review

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

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.

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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!"

It is NOT worth what is paid

I have started studying a master in this center. They sell you the course as something very practical that will help you find work in the chosen field. I am currently finishing my first module and I am quite disappointed. I arrived eager to learn and practice. The first two or three weeks were very good. Everyone was very cordial and friendly, and the teacher was very motivated. All that changed to the third week after they sent us a survey to give our opinion about the course, the teacher and the school. This teacher is very unmotivated and does not follow his own curriculum. We are a week away from finishing the course and we have not given all the material that is requested to carry out the project, and many classes are based on comparing other web pages with theirs or criticizing people who are dedicated to creating websites. They have also put me a lot of problems in the secretariat. If you are going to enroll in this school, since it is cheaper than many others, keep in mind that if you do not ask for the labor guarantee, they will NOT inform you about it. And if you sign it, you have to do it before you start the classes. Many people did not know that and they have lost it. Also if you are subject to the labor guarantee you have a number of days left, if you spend that day even if you have proof you lose the labor guarantee. I want to think that things will improve with the next module and that there will be other more professional and dedicated teachers. At the moment this is my opinion. If you are thinking about enrolling in CEI, review all the clauses before paying. They will not refund your money under any circumstances.

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.

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