Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs IE University vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School vs Universidad de Burgos vs Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S (4.60)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 1/7 categories
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de Burgos: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 1/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
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Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
4.34
4.26
3.57
4.56
4.03
5.00
Win
Location
4.00
4.53
Win
4.37
3.47
3.80
4.41
3.00
Professors
4.00
4.37
4.26
3.86
4.53
4.62
Win
4.00
Internationality
3.83
4.76
3.84
3.21
4.65
4.55
5.00
Win
Student life
4.17
4.35
4.11
3.67
4.35
4.30
5.00
Win
Value
4.17
4.22
4.37
3.48
4.48
Win
4.38
4.00
Accommodation
4.60
Win
3.78
3.26
3.21
3.85
3.71
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +excellent education, facilities, and supportive faculty
  • +encouragement for individual success and career guidance
  • +strong marketing and business programs with practical application
  • +Welcoming community and supportive, knowledgeable professors
  • +Comprehensive and practical academic programs
  • +Enriching personal and global development
  • +Supportive teachers and academic programs
  • +Accessible and helpful staff
  • +Positive campus environment and resources
  • +Strong practical focus with real-world brand experience
  • +Supportive teachers and excellent campus facilities/resources
  • +Diverse, multicultural student body and environment
  • +Engaging and practical curriculum with real business case studies.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty fostering career readiness.
  • +Diverse and international learning environment with strong staff support.
  • +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.
  • -Academic deception and low educational standards
  • -Marketing promises not matching reality
  • -Corporate campus lacking traditional college experience
  • -Administrative and management issues cause confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning and student comfort.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support from staff is a significant problem.
  • -Poor communication and a lack of transparency from administration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources.
  • -Overcrowded classes and a lack of personalized attention.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistent complaints.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application for many students.
  • -Administrative & management issues.
  • -Lack of support and unhelpful staff.
  • -Unmet promises regarding internships.
  • -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.

Remarkably strong performance is evident across most assessed aspects. The university excels particularly in **Internationality**, achieving a rating of 4.76, closely followed by **Location** at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area, receiving a score of 3.78. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities also received favorable scores above 4.3.

This institution shows strong performance in several key areas, with Location and Value both receiving a high rating of 4.37. Professors and Facilities are also well-regarded, scoring 4.26. Student Life, at 4.11, and Internationality, at 3.84, are moderately rated. The weakest area appears to be Accomodation, which received a score of 3.26.

Overall, the university garners a generally positive reception. Professors receive the highest marks, indicating a strong academic environment. Conversely, accommodation is rated lowest, suggesting this area could benefit from improvement. Other aspects like facilities, student life, location, internationality, and value fall within a moderate range, reflecting a generally satisfactory, yet not exceptional, experience across these facets.

This university garners exceptionally high marks in internationality, boasting a rating of 4.65. Facilities also received strong acclaim at 4.56, closely followed by professors at 4.53 and value at 4.48. The student experience is well-regarded, with a 4.35 rating for student life. Location and accommodation represent the areas with the lowest scores, both falling in the upper 3-point range.

This university garners exceptional praise for its professors, achieving a high rating of 4.62. Internationality and location also received strong scores, both above 4.4. Student life and value are well-regarded at 4.3. Facilities are rated at 4.03. The lowest-scoring area is accommodation, with a rating of 3.71.

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.

~85% of 155 reviews are positive, praising excellent education, facilities, and faculty support. A small percentage (~3.2%) of negative feedback mentions issues with academic standards and program management.

With ~90% positive feedback, students highlight welcoming communities and exceptionally useful, kindly delivered teaching. The average rating is 4.27/5.

With a 3.96 average rating from 24 reviews, approximately 100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight comprehensive programs, caring teachers, and a supportive learning environment.

With ~94% positive sentiment, reviews highlight enriching theoretical and practical skills, multicultural environments, and helpful teachers. Some noted the campus is a bit far from the city. No negative feedback was reported.

Nearly all reviews are positive (~93%), highlighting knowledgeable, supportive lecturers and practical, well-structured courses in a welcoming, international environment. A few (~5%) noted inconsistent staff helpfulness and lack of internship support.

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%
37%
13%
29%
71%
0%
4★
0%
29%
52%
71%
65%
21%
100%
3★
14%
13%
10%
17%
6%
2%
0%
2★
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
1★
14%
1%
0%
0%
0%
2%
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.

MBA Deusto

The DBS MBA is a master's degree for people who really want to learn a lot in a relatively short time, to do so they use a very dynamic and fast-paced work methodology, and in my opinion very useful and effective. In addition, teamwork is encouraged almost at all times, values that are highly valued if you come from more autonomous training such as engineering. The more purely theoretical training is also combined with real cases of entrepreneurship or experiences of successful people with high experience in the business world. Without a doubt, quality-price, I think it is the best master's degree you can opt for. Of course, being part of the Deusto Business School will greatly facilitate your access to the world of work, as well as a great networking network.

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Studying at CEU prepared me for the world.

Studying Advertising and public relations at CEU Cardenal Herrera was an enriching and transformative experience. One thing I standout is the combined theoretical and practical skills we learned throughout the career. We work hand on hand with well known brands that give us a profesional view and a bigger understanding of the profesional world. The multicultural environment at CEU help me develop cultural sensibility and open my perspective because of the diverse backgrounds. The most enriching experience was living in the amazing city en Valencia, its stunning architecture and its amazing food. I graduated feeling confident and prepared to enter to the professional world.

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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