Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria vs UIC Barcelona vs Johan Cruyff Institute

Side-by-side comparison from 245 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Johan Cruyff Institute (4.60)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/6 categories
IE University: wins 0/6 categories
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: wins 0/6 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/6 categories
Johan Cruyff Institute: wins 1/6 categories
University Universidad Fernando Pessoa - UFP-C: wins 2/6 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 2/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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153 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
3.30
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43 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration and Management and Law
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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14 reviews
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Barcelona, Spain
4.60
Top
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26 reviews
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Best programme: Sport Management
Best programme: Architecture
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.33
3.16
4.09
4.43
5.00
5.00
Location
4.00
4.53
3.26
3.90
4.00
5.00
Win
3.00
Professors
4.00
4.36
2.97
4.27
4.71
Win
4.00
4.00
Internationality
3.83
4.75
2.95
3.82
4.71
4.00
5.00
Win
Student life
4.17
4.34
3.33
3.82
4.29
4.00
5.00
Win
Value
4.17
4.22
3.28
3.91
4.79
5.00
Win
4.00
Accommodation
4.60
Win
3.77
3.42
3.33
4.21
4.00
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Supportive faculty and personalized guidance for academic and career success.
  • +Excellent facilities, enriching coursework, and practical skill development.
  • +Abundant opportunities and networking for future career prospects.
  • +Practical, applied learning focused on job opportunities.
  • +Ambitious environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • +Excellent facilities, supportive professors, and diverse programs.
  • +Excellent academic programs and knowledgeable, kind professors.
  • +Supportive and collaborative student atmosphere.
  • +Strong preparation for career success and international outlook.
  • +Specialized sports management content and expert professors
  • +Valuable industry connections and networking opportunities
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and excellent staff support
  • +Broadened perspectives and enriched understanding.
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues, with a focus on revenue over student development.
  • -Outdated and ineffective teaching methods with unmotivated professors and overcrowded classes.
  • -Lack of practical experience, irrelevant coursework, and poor campus organization.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Lack of support and indifferent attitude from staff create a negative experience.
  • -Poor quality of instruction and unengaging student discussions.
  • -Ineffective project management and lack of professional experience among peers.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and poor management hinder academic progress.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities create an uncomfortable learning environment.
  • -Lack of resources and career support leave students feeling unprepared for the future.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

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.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. Internationality stands out with an impressive rating, closely followed by an excellent score for Location. Student life and the quality of Professors also receive high marks. However, Accommodations represent the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Value for money and Facilities are rated favorably, though not as high as the top-performing categories.

This university garners positive marks, with accommodation and student life standing out as its strongest areas, both exceeding 3.3. Location and value also receive solid ratings. Conversely, the university's professors and internationality are rated lowest, falling just below 3. These aspects represent opportunities for improvement.

The university demonstrates particular strengths in its academic offerings, with **Professors** receiving a high rating of 4.27. **Facilities** are also well-regarded at 4.09. Areas for improvement are evident in **Accomodation**, which scored lowest at 3.33. Other aspects like Location, Student Life, Internationality, and Value are rated moderately.

Across several key areas, the institution receives commendable ratings. Its strongest performances are noted in Value and Internationality, both achieving near-perfect scores. Professors also garnered exceptionally high marks. The weakest area is Location, which, while still positive, is rated lower than other aspects. Student Life, Accomodation, and Facilities all fall within a strong middle range.

This institution garners an outstanding score for its facilities and location. Students also report a positive experience with student life, accommodation, and its international outlook, all receiving solid ratings. While professors are well-regarded, this area presents the only slight dip from the otherwise exceptional scores, suggesting it's the weakest point in an otherwise highly favorable review. Overall, the university offers strong value.

This institution garners excellent feedback, particularly excelling in **Facilities** and **Student Life**, both receiving perfect scores. **Internationality** also stands out with a top rating. Conversely, **Location** is the weakest point, scoring a moderate three. Other aspects like Professors, Accommodation, and Value are rated positively at a solid four.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

Approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and enriching academic/networking opportunities. A small percentage of feedback mentions concerns about academic standards or the campus environment.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, praising opportunities and practical learning. The remaining 16% are negative, citing poor organization and unmotivated professors. The average rating is 3.28/5.

With an average rating of 4.21/5, approximately 86% of reviews are positive, praising the collaborative atmosphere, quality programs, and accessible location. One review (around 7%) cites issues with indifferent administration.

University students largely praise the insightful sports management content, quality professors, and valuable networking opportunities, with a ~96% positive sentiment. A small fraction of feedback (~4%) mentions issues with academic support variability or program depth.

With one review, the average rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating generally positive feedback. Alternative learning platforms are noted as beneficial for deepening understanding and broadening knowledge. No negative feedback was reported.

With a single review, the university receives a 4/5 average rating. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting good teacher-student relationships and real-world focused teaching.

Rating distribution
5★
71%
55%
7%
50%
85%
0%
0%
4★
0%
29%
35%
36%
15%
100%
100%
3★
14%
12%
42%
7%
4%
0%
0%
2★
0%
3%
12%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
14%
1%
5%
7%
4%
0%
0%
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The teachers, the encouragement they give you,

I chose this university because some friends who had studied there had told me it was a great experience, and it's true. It has excellent facilities and a faculty that always encourages you to do your best. They motivate you a lot and guide you in a way I hadn't seen before. They are very approachable professors and are attentive to how they can optimize your studies. I made good friends there, I have good memories of that experience, and I might even pursue some further studies because it left a very positive impression on me.

Very good

I was here on Erasmus for 1 year and the experience was really excellent. Compared to Italian universities, it is much more practical and applied, with lighter study loads but more focused on a job opportunity. The professors are very friendly and willing to help, especially Erasmus students. I am really satisfied with my experience, the only complaint would be about the economics courses which are not very varied especially the masters and the internationalization office which is quite inefficient and slow

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.

A life-changing experience in Sports Industry

A perfect synergy between theoretical knowledge, practical application, and high-quality networking. After completing the Master in Sport Management at Johan Cruyff Institute, I took a major step forward in my career in the sports industry. What truly sets this institution apart is the closeness and support of the professors and staff, as well as the enriching experiences shared with fellow students. Without a doubt, it has been one of the most transformative decisions of my life.

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