Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO vs Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC vs UIC Barcelona vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Mestre Mateo School of Art and Design - EASD

Side-by-side comparison from 113 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (4.70)
Universitat CEU Abat Oliba - CEU UAO: wins 0/5 categories
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC: wins 0/5 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/5 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/5 categories
Mestre Mateo School of Art and Design - EASD: wins 1/5 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 1/5 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 3/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Psychology
Best programme: Biological Sciences
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Culinary Arts
Best programme: Art and Design
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.17
3.80
4.17
4.40
5.00
5.00
4.66
Location
4.00
4.09
3.91
4.70
4.00
3.00
4.77
Win
Professors
4.00
4.18
4.25
4.60
3.00
4.00
4.79
Win
Internationality
3.83
4.09
3.83
4.60
5.00
5.00
4.55
Student life
4.17
4.45
3.75
3.90
3.00
5.00
Win
4.78
Value
4.17
4.09
3.92
3.90
4.00
4.00
4.62
Win
Accommodation
4.60
4.22
3.33
3.00
5.00
Win
4.00
4.37
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and staff
  • +Modern facilities and resources
  • +Academic excellence and innovative methodology
  • +Passionate professors and rich academic/research opportunities
  • +Vibrant community, student organizations, and diverse activities/services
  • +Strong networking, career guidance, and international support
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network
  • +Small class sizes and quality teaching
  • +Strong design and artistic programs
  • +European exchange opportunities
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry focus
  • +Strong professional network and career preparation
  • +Supportive and personalized learning environment
Cons
  • -Poor management and unqualified staff.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment.
  • -Lack of administrative support and disorganization.
  • -Lack of practical and useful course content.
  • -Teachers with no vocation and poor teaching skills.
  • -Outdated teaching methods.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of modern resources are disappointing.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from real-world needs.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning and student support.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder effective study.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback creates frustration.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a significant concern.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured.
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.

Student life stands out as the university's strongest area, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, facilities were rated lowest among the surveyed categories. Professors, location, internationality, and value all received solid scores, with accommodation also performing well. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong showing, particularly in student engagement and campus life.

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 exceptional strength in its **location** (4.7), **professors** (4.6), and **internationality** (4.6). Students are particularly impressed with the quality of instruction and the global environment. Conversely, **accommodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area at 3.0, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Student life and value for money also received moderate scores.

Excelling in several key areas, this institution receives top marks for its facilities, accommodation, and internationality. Conversely, areas for improvement include professors and student life, both scoring moderately. The location and overall value are also rated positively, indicating a generally well-regarded academic environment with specific strengths in physical resources and global engagement.

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.

This institution receives a well-rounded set of ratings. **Professors** are the highest-rated area, closely followed by **Student Life** and **Location**. **Accommodations** emerge as the weakest point among the evaluated aspects. The university also scores well in **Facilities**, **Internationality**, and **Value**, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting passionate professors and rich academic/extracurricular opportunities. A small portion (around 4%) express concerns about practicality and teaching methods.

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.

Students highly praise the exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable instructors. Facilities are noted as impeccable and the learning environment welcoming, contributing to professional and personal growth for ~100% of reviewers.

With a 4/5 average rating from 1 review, ~100% of feedback is positive. The single positive review highlights strong design programs, small class sizes, good teaching quality, and a charming city location. There is no negative feedback.

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.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~100% giving high ratings. Students highlight an enriching, practical learning experience, international environment, and strong professional preparation. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
71%
16%
47%
60%
0%
0%
73%
4★
0%
53%
40%
40%
100%
100%
23%
3★
14%
27%
7%
0%
0%
0%
3%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
14%
2%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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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.

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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Masters international Management

I enjoyed this programe, academically is it similar to other programs in other cities but it offers so much more. The personal connection with professors, strong guidance for future career and the international network is what separates it from other options!

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