Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs Universidad Europea - UE vs UIC Barcelona vs Universitat de Girona

Side-by-side comparison from 341 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot (5.00)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/7 categories
IE University: wins 4/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat de Girona: wins 0/7 categories
Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Olot: wins 0/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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169 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration in 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: Accounting
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Category ratings
Facilities
4.27
4.34
Win
4.33
4.17
4.13
Not rated
4.05
Location
4.09
4.52
Win
4.00
3.91
4.27
Not rated
4.43
Professors
4.18
4.34
4.29
4.25
4.22
Not rated
4.63
Win
Internationality
3.91
4.78
Win
4.60
3.83
3.87
Not rated
4.56
Student life
4.09
4.37
Win
4.11
3.75
4.29
Not rated
4.32
Value
4.09
4.23
3.78
3.92
4.00
Not rated
4.40
Win
Accommodation
4.30
Win
3.79
3.87
3.33
3.88
Not rated
3.69
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical, career-focused programmes with industry relevance
  • +Supportive, personal relationships with experienced professors
  • +Well-organized, accessible academic environment
  • +Expert professors and engaging, practical coursework
  • +Strong emphasis on career preparation and networking
  • +Vibrant, international campus and student life
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Engaging campus environment and strong sense of community
  • +High-quality academics and dedicated, supportive faculty
  • +Excellent balance of academic rigor and vibrant social life
  • +Supportive and personal teacher relationships
  • +Balance of creativity and practical application
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers
  • +Practical and well-structured courses
  • +Welcoming and diverse international environment
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including unprofessional and unqualified leadership.
  • -Outdated and low academic standards are prevalent.
  • -Program management is ineffective and unhelpful.
  • -The campus environment lacks traditional college experiences.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Uncaring and unmotivated instructors are a recurring problem.
  • -Repetitive campus life offers little variety.
  • -Excessive administrative burden and unclear communication are frustrating.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application for future careers.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor internship support and disregard for student complaints.
  • -Inconsistent staff helpfulness and attitude.
Rating summary
What students say

This university garners particularly strong reviews for its **Accomodation**, scoring an impressive 4.3. Facilities also receive high marks, with a rating of 4.27. Areas performing slightly lower include Internationality, rated at 3.91, and Student Life and Location, both at 4.09. Professors and Value are also well-regarded, with scores around 4.18 and 4.09 respectively.

Assessing the university's performance, its strengths lie notably in **Internationality** (4.78) and **Location** (4.52). Areas such as **Facilities** (4.34), **Professors** (4.34), and **Student Life** (4.37) also received positive marks. The **Value** (4.23) and **Accomodation** (3.79) categories represent the areas with the lowest scores in this evaluation.

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.

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.

This university demonstrates a strong showing in student-focused aspects, with Student Life receiving the highest marks at 4.29 and Location also performing well at 4.27. Professors are also highly rated at 4.22. Areas for improvement include Accomodation and Internationality, which are the lowest rated categories, at 3.88 and 3.87 respectively. Facilities and Value are rated solidly in the mid-range.

This institution received uniform zero ratings across all surveyed categories. Consequently, there are no standout strengths or weaknesses to highlight. The assessment indicates a consistent lack of positive attributes in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. This uniform score suggests a critical need for improvement across the board.

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University feedback is overwhelmingly positive (~92%), highlighting excellent professors and a practical academic approach. Minimal negative feedback (~8%) exists, with one mention of unprofessional management.

With a 4.35/5 average, ~97% of reviews are positive, highlighting engaging courses, knowledgeable professors, networking, and an international environment. A small percentage of negative feedback exists.

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 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.

Nearly all reviews praise the beautiful campus and positive social atmosphere, with ~74% highlighting excellent teachers and academic/social balance. A single review noted some teachers lack engagement.

With one review, the university receives a perfect 5/5 rating. The sole reviewer highlighted exceptional teacher support and a balance of creativity and practicality in instruction. No negative feedback was received.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
54%
36%
47%
34%
100%
72%
4★
8%
31%
62%
40%
55%
0%
21%
3★
8%
12%
18%
7%
9%
0%
2%
2★
0%
2%
2%
0%
2%
0%
2%
1★
8%
1%
2%
7%
0%
0%
2%
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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

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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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.

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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.

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