Universitat de Barcelona - UB vs Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs La Salle U.R.L. vs BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño de Barcelona vs UIC Barcelona

Side-by-side comparison from 210 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Superior de Diseño ESDi - ESDI (5.00)
Universitat de Barcelona - UB: wins 0/1 categories
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/1 categories
La Salle U.R.L.: wins 0/1 categories
BAU Centro Universitario de Artes y Diseño de Barcelona: wins 0/1 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/1 categories
Escuela Superior de Diseño ESDi - ESDI: wins 0/1 categories
Barcelona Executive Business School - BEBS: wins 0/1 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Chemistry
Best programme: Psychology
Barcelona, Spain
4.00
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6 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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15 reviews
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Multidisciplinary Design
Best programme: HR Management and Leadership
Category ratings
Facilities
3.87
4.17
4.67
5.00
4.17
5.00
3.50
Location
3.90
4.00
5.00
5.00
3.91
3.00
5.00
Professors
4.10
4.00
3.33
5.00
4.25
5.00
5.00
Internationality
3.97
3.83
4.00
5.00
3.83
5.00
5.00
Student life
4.13
4.17
4.67
5.00
3.75
3.00
5.00
Value
4.11
4.17
4.00
5.00
3.92
5.00
4.67
Accommodation
3.78
4.60
Win
4.33
1.00
3.33
4.00
2.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Engaging academics and supportive faculty
  • +Vibrant international student environment and cultural diversity
  • +Inspiring city setting and academic challenges
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +International environment and diverse cultures
  • +Engaging, proactive, and technology-focused learning methods
  • +Strong academic content and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Industry-expert professors and practical, real-world projects
  • +Diverse, multicultural student environment promoting collaboration
  • +Comprehensive and complete programs covering various creative skills
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Friendly environment and well-prepared teachers
  • +Engaging and interesting classes
  • +Good canteen facilities
  • +Supportive & engaged professors, humanistic & diverse environment
  • +Practical learning, real-world application, and engaging classes
  • +Accessible (affordable, online, evening classes) and helpful support
Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources for students.
  • -Inflexible and traditional teaching methods with limited student interaction.
  • -Lack of digital resources and support for remote learning.
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Outdated curriculum and outdated facilities.
  • -Administrative and management issues are prevalent.
  • -Lack of forward-thinking and innovative educational approach.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently cited as disappointing.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, the university garners favorable ratings across key areas. Student Life and Value emerge as the strongest aspects, both scoring over 4.0. Professors also received high marks. Accommodations represent the weakest point, though still a respectable score. The university demonstrates a good balance, particularly in its student experience and perceived worth.

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.

Outstanding scores are evident for this university's **Location** (5), **Facilities** (4.67), and **Student Life** (4.67). Conversely, the **Professors** category received the lowest rating at 3.33. Other areas like Accomodation (4.33), Internationality (4), and Value (4) are rated positively.

This institution garners exceptional scores across multiple key aspects, including its facilities, professors, location, student life, internationality, and overall value, all receiving a perfect 5. Conversely, the accommodation received a significantly lower rating of 1, indicating a considerable area for improvement.

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.

With outstanding scores in Facilities, Professors, Internationality, and Value, this institution excels in core academic and experiential offerings. Areas for potential improvement include Location and Student Life, both receiving moderate ratings. Accommodation is also viewed positively, though not reaching the top tier. Overall, the university presents a strong case, particularly for those prioritizing academic quality and global engagement.

This institution excels in several key areas, receiving perfect scores for its professors, location, student life, and internationality. Its value proposition is also very strong. However, accommodation presents the most significant weakness, rated considerably lower. Facilities also received a middling score.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising academics, international environment, and supportive professors. A small percentage of feedback (around 4%) notes issues with administrative processes, outdated facilities, and teaching methods.

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.

Nearly 83% of reviews are positive, highlighting internationality, relevant projects, and technology focus. One review (~17%) criticizes outdated architectural programs and facilities.

All 3 reviews are highly positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the strong creative foundations, practical projects, and industry-expert professors. The multicultural environment and diverse course offerings were also highlighted.

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.

With a 5/5 average rating from a single review, this university is overwhelmingly praised. The student highlighted a friendly environment, well-prepared English-speaking teachers with interesting classes, and a good canteen offering breakfast, lunch, and even beer.

All reviews are positive, highlighting helpful professors, a humanistic and diverse approach, and a practical, affordable learning experience. The average rating is 4.67 out of 5.

Rating distribution
5★
25%
71%
33%
67%
47%
100%
67%
4★
54%
0%
50%
33%
40%
0%
33%
3★
18%
14%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
2★
4%
0%
17%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
14%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Navigating University While Not Always in Class

Honestly, I didn't attend class that often, so my connection to the university was more practical than emotional. I appreciated the resources, but I felt disconnected from campus culture. In hindsight, I'd have engaged more, but I also believe that university should facilitate more digital resources and support for those who, for whatever reason, can't always attend in person.

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Well invested money

A master of immersive and comprehensive quality focused on people with little or no design knowledge. I had an excellent experience, the only thing that perhaps did not convince me was that the final work is done as a group.

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.

Good english class options and great teachers

In my opinion the school has a friendly environment and staff. I have classes in English and I find the teachers well prepared and have interesting classes. It has a good cantine with breakfast and lunch, you can even buy beer as well.

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