Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs ESIC Business & Marketing School vs IE University vs Universidad de Navarra - UNAV vs Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA

Side-by-side comparison from 389 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/7 categories
ESIC Business & Marketing School: wins 0/7 categories
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad de Navarra - UNAV: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA: wins 3/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 1/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 1/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Advertising and Public Relations
Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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161 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Biochemistry
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
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
4.25
4.09
4.34
Win
4.08
3.00
4.05
3.92
Location
4.00
4.00
4.55
3.96
5.00
Win
4.43
4.93
Professors
4.25
3.82
4.35
4.19
2.00
4.63
4.64
Win
Internationality
4.13
3.64
4.76
4.04
5.00
Win
4.56
4.93
Student life
4.13
3.82
4.35
4.16
5.00
Win
4.32
4.15
Value
4.13
3.64
4.24
3.85
4.00
4.40
Win
4.29
Accommodation
4.43
Win
3.64
3.77
4.16
2.00
3.69
3.62
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Personalized faculty support and professional development
  • +Organized and clear program delivery with helpful staff
  • +Excellent academic environment and modern facilities
  • +Practical learning, real-world projects, and industry connections.
  • +Excellent teaching quality and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Supportive campus environment and strong academic/personal guidance.
  • +Practical skills and entrepreneurial environment
  • +Engaging professors with deep knowledge and professional backgrounds
  • +International and interdisciplinary community with networking opportunities
  • +High-quality, approachable teaching staff
  • +Diverse opportunities and enriching programs
  • +Welcoming student community and beautiful environment
  • +Engaging instructors and effective teaching methods
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Relevant and practical curriculum leading to career success
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Practical and well-structured courses
  • +Welcoming and diverse international environment
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
Cons
  • -Poor management and unprofessional leadership.
  • -Incompetent teachers due to unqualified hiring practices.
  • -Poor administrative support and unclear communication regarding academic systems.
  • -Lack of orientation and support for international students.
  • -Misleading information about course delivery methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues hinder flexibility.
  • -Academic standards and course content are perceived as low or outdated.
  • -The university environment lacks a traditional college experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor infrastructure are consistently mentioned.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unhelpful staff are significant frustrations.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and a lack of individualized attention are common complaints.
  • -Administrative and management issues plague scheduling and student group allocation.
  • -Outdated computer programs hinder practical skill development.
  • -Overly theoretical coursework fails to align with current labor market needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor internship support and disregard for student complaints.
  • -Inconsistent staff helpfulness and attitude.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives commendations across several key areas. Accommodation stands out as its strongest point, boasting the highest rating. Other well-regarded aspects include facilities and professors, both scoring an impressive 4.25. While student life, internationality, and value are also positively rated, the location is the weakest area of assessment, though still considered good.

This institution demonstrates strong performance in its **facilities**, which received a high rating. Conversely, **accommodation**, **internationality**, and **value** represent areas that received comparatively lower scores. Other aspects like professors, location, and student life fall within a moderate range of satisfaction.

This institution garners excellent scores in several key areas, with **Internationality** standing out at 4.76 and **Location** also highly rated at 4.55. Professors and student life received a solid 4.35, with facilities close behind at 4.34. The **Accomodation** category presented the lowest score, registering at 3.77, while the **Value** for money was rated at 4.24.

This university demonstrates a strong profile, excelling particularly in the quality of its professors, with a rating of 4.19. Student life and accommodation also received high marks at 4.16. Conversely, the university's value for money is its lowest-rated aspect, scoring 3.85. Facilities and internationality are also solid, though not as prominent as the top-performing areas.

A well-rounded assessment reveals this institution excels in its **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality**, all receiving top marks. Conversely, it faces challenges with **Facilities** and **Accomodation**, both rated at a lower two. **Professors** also received a modest rating of two. The **Value** proposition sits comfortably in the upper half of the scale, suggesting a generally positive, though not flawless, university experience.

Academic and international aspects of the university are highly regarded, with Professors receiving an exceptional score of 4.63 and Internationality a strong 4.56. Location and Value also perform well, both exceeding 4.3. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, scoring 3.69. Facilities and Student Life are rated moderately well, around 4.05 and 4.32 respectively.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.33/5 average rating from 9 reviews, ~78% of feedback is positive. Students praise personalized professor attention, organization, and support. A small amount of negative feedback noted director and faculty issues.

With 4.13 stars from 55 reviews, ~85% of students praise the collaborative learning, practical projects with real companies, and good teaching quality. One review found the university experience poor.

The vast majority of reviews (~84%) are positive, praising the entrepreneurial atmosphere, networking, and practical skills gained. A small percentage (~3%) express dissatisfaction, citing academic concerns and a corporate campus environment.

With an average rating of 4.62/5 from 104 reviews, ~97% of students are highly satisfied. Positive feedback frequently praises approachable and expert professors, enriching programs with international opportunities, and a welcoming campus environment. No negative reviews were recorded.

With 3 reviews and an average rating of 2.67/5, feedback is mixed. Approximately 33% of reviews are negative, citing disorganization in administration, scheduling, and outdated course content. No positive reviews were provided.

With an average rating of 4.58/5 from 43 reviews, ~93% are positive, highlighting supportive, knowledgeable lecturers, practical courses, and a welcoming, multicultural environment. A small ~4.7% of feedback expressed dissatisfaction with staff consistency and internship support.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

Rating distribution
5★
78%
31%
55%
63%
0%
72%
71%
4★
0%
55%
30%
35%
0%
21%
21%
3★
11%
13%
12%
2%
67%
2%
0%
2★
0%
0%
2%
0%
33%
2%
7%
1★
11%
2%
1%
0%
0%
2%
0%
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Esic university Valencia is the worst university ever 😡

Worst university ever, I’m an İNTERNATİONAL student who came just for one semester for ERASMUS from another institution. It was the worst experience ever in my life, Esic university treated me so badly. The ERASMUS coordinator is really disrespectful and he didn’t even do a welcoming day for the new students. We didn’t get any training on how we can adapt to the university's system. First, they told us it is a hybrid system, which is not the case. This is the first lie from a higher education institution. They are really trying to push me to fail administration and also teachers I really feel it’s a religious problem about where I come from , plus I did all of my exams perfectly. Now I’m surprised that one teacher wants me to fail because I didn’t do one exercise ( just one in all semester lol) , my exam was perfect now she doesn’t want to show me my results and told me that she will make me fail because of one exercise. It is not fair and no one from the administration wants to help me as an Erasmus student, but I feel there is a difference between me and Spanish nationalities. Now I will take my legal right. They really discriminated against me in every way I’m really sad how I got used and treated this badly and also this issue has now become a personal issue, I really don’t recommend any İNTERNATİONAL students to join ESIC Valencia it’s the worst university on planet earth 😡

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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

Una experiencia universitaria

Alguna vez me contaron la historia del hijo de una familia real de un pais europeo importante. El chico estaba buscando una universidad; ya había pasado por Cambridge, Oxford y algunas universidades de Estados Unidos. Decidió visitar la Universidad de Navarra junto con su padre y les gustó mucho. En medio de la cena con el rector, el padre le dice al recto: ¿sabes que me ha gustado más de la Universidad? La mirada de los alumnos... en ellos se nota que son personas felices, alegres, generosas... El chico se acabó quedando en la Universidad de Navarra pudiendo estudiar en cualquier otra universidad del mundo. Eso es lo que más me gusta de la Universidad -además del buen nivel académico-, que es propiamente universal; un lugar donde se interesan por ti, no solo desde el punto de vista académico sino personal. Se busca realmente formar personas y se les invita a vivir una experiencia universitaria autentica.

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Supportive Environment, Faculty and Academics

C3S is a very good Institution for International Students. The lecturers here are so enthusiastic and truly passionate about their subjects; their knowledge and encouragement make me feel ready for my future career. At C3S, I really felt like I belonged; the diversity is incredible, and everyone is genuinely kind. Plus, the support systems are really strong. The courses are top-notch, and the learning experience really sets you up for great career opportunities.

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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