ESADE Business School vs Universidad Complutense de Madrid - UCM vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Schiller International University

Side-by-side comparison from 328 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (4.70)
ESADE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Complutense de Madrid - UCM: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Barcelona, Spain
4.40
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50 reviews
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Best programme: BBA
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Best programme: Culinary Arts
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.40
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15 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
New York City, United States
4.50
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6 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
3.97
3.52
4.05
4.40
3.93
4.40
4.69
Win
Location
3.84
4.31
3.89
4.70
4.87
Win
4.60
4.79
Professors
4.41
3.94
4.13
4.60
4.53
4.50
4.81
Win
Internationality
4.03
3.80
3.58
4.60
4.87
Win
4.67
4.59
Student life
4.06
4.30
3.85
3.90
4.14
4.60
4.77
Win
Value
4.25
3.98
3.73
3.90
4.13
4.50
4.66
Win
Accommodation
3.79
3.38
3.58
3.00
3.62
4.50
Win
4.34
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Exceptional professors and engaging academic programs
  • +Diverse and supportive student community fostering personal and professional growth
  • +Abundant career opportunities and strong alumni network
  • +High academic standards and challenging programs leading to professional confidence.
  • +Knowledgeable, supportive, and friendly professors and staff.
  • +Relevant and integrated training with an emphasis on critical analysis and diverse perspectives.
  • +Supportive, approachable professors and staff
  • +Practical, real-world learning experiences
  • +Flexible study options
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • +Helpful staff and organized curriculum
  • +Practical, real-world business experience and skill development.
  • +Unique global mobility and diverse cultural immersion opportunities.
  • +Valuable industry connections and strong peer networking.
  • +Practical, project-based learning with real-world application
  • +Strong professional network and career preparation
  • +Supportive faculty and international environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including financial disputes.
  • -Ineffective online learning and IT infrastructure.
  • -Lack of focus on critical thinking and intellectual development.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology.
  • -Administrative and bureaucratic issues.
  • -Lack of practical application and low academic rigor.
  • -Poor English proficiency of professors and lack of organization.
  • -Lack of support and care for Erasmus students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of extracurriculars and career support limits student experience.
  • -Teaching quality varies and some courses lack depth.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Facilities are outdated and poorly maintained.
  • -Communication from the institution is frequently unclear or lacking.
  • -Poor communication and disorganization from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and inadequate resources.
  • -Uninspiring teaching methods and irrelevant curriculum.
Rating summary
What students say

Across surveyed categories, professors received the highest rating at 4.41, indicating a strong area of expertise. Value for money was also a significant strength at 4.25. Conversely, facilities earned the lowest score at 3.97, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and internationality also scored well, both above 4.0, reflecting positive aspects of the university experience.

Examining the university's ratings reveals a varied performance. The strongest aspects are **Location** and **Student Life**, both scoring highly at 4.3. **Value** also received a strong rating of nearly 4. In contrast, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.38. **Facilities** are also a point for improvement, scoring 3.52.

Overall, the university receives positive evaluations across various aspects. Professors are notably well-regarded, followed closely by excellent Facilities. In contrast, Accomodation and Internationality received the lowest scores, while Student Life and Value also fell in the mid-range. Location scored moderately.

This university demonstrates exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

This university is highly rated, particularly excelling in **Location** and **Internationality**, both scoring an impressive 4.87. **Professors** also receive strong marks at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.62. **Facilities** are also on the lower end at 3.93, though **Student Life** and **Value** are rated positively around 4.1.

This institution demonstrates a consistently strong performance across key areas. It excels particularly in **Internationality**, **Student Life**, and **Location**, all receiving top marks. **Facilities**, **Professors**, and **Accomodation** also score highly. The **Value** proposition is well-regarded. While all ratings are impressive, the slight difference in scores suggests that the unique global atmosphere, vibrant campus experience, and convenient setting are standout features.

Remarkable scores are evident across most surveyed aspects of this university. Professors and location stand out as exceptionally strong areas, both scoring near perfect marks. Student life and facilities also received very high praise. The weakest area appears to be accommodation, though it still maintains a respectable rating. Internationality and value for money are also well-regarded.

Reviews summary
Highlights

The university receives highly positive feedback (~92%) concerning academic quality, diverse opportunities, and a supportive environment. A small portion of reviews (~8%) cite issues with IT infrastructure and program value.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising knowledgeable professors, challenging coursework, and professional development. A small percentage of negative feedback notes outdated facilities and some administrative/organizational issues.

With a 4.06 average, ~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent infrastructure, approachable staff, and a practical learning approach. A small percentage (~4%) noted low professor English levels and disorganization.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

The university is highly praised for its diverse student body, rich learning experiences, and opportunities for personal and career growth. However, about 13% of reviews mention inconsistent teaching quality and administrative issues.

Most student reviews are highly positive, with ~83% rating 4-5 stars and an average of 4.5/5. Recurring themes include brilliant concepts, learning by doing, and valuable real-world business experience. Minimal negative feedback was noted.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~97% 4-5 stars), highlighting valuable technical knowledge, practical learning, and professional network development. No negative feedback was provided.

Rating distribution
5★
64%
17%
36%
60%
67%
67%
75%
4★
28%
49%
40%
40%
20%
17%
22%
3★
0%
29%
19%
0%
0%
17%
3%
2★
2%
3%
2%
0%
13%
0%
0%
1★
6%
2%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
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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

Quality is not always up to the teachers

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid is an old and big University. This comes with good and bad things. The best is that it has very very very good teachers and a good quality of studies with a huge variety of choices. But, at the same time the teachers, even though they are very good, they've been teaching for a very long time. Sometimes more than they should and they should have retired a long time ago. Also the bureaucracy is slow and exasperating. The university doesn't even respect their own deadlines and they tend to be a little botchy. In summary, a good university that needs to be renovated.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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.

Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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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