ESIC Business & Marketing School vs IE University vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School vs Universidad de Málaga vs Les Roches Marbella

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (4.90)
ESIC Business & Marketing School: wins 0/7 categories
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de Málaga: wins 0/7 categories
Les Roches Marbella: wins 5/7 categories
Schellhammer Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 2/7 categories
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Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: Marketing and Management
Best programme: Bachelor in Management
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
4.33
4.26
4.03
5.00
Win
2.00
4.92
Location
4.00
4.53
4.37
4.14
5.00
Win
1.89
4.67
Professors
3.82
4.36
4.26
3.54
4.50
2.44
4.92
Win
Internationality
3.64
4.75
3.84
4.11
5.00
Win
2.89
4.75
Student life
3.82
4.34
4.11
4.30
5.00
Win
2.00
4.83
Value
3.64
4.22
4.37
3.68
4.50
1.67
4.75
Win
Accommodation
3.64
3.77
3.26
3.30
5.00
Win
2.00
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Practical learning, real-world projects, and industry connections.
  • +Excellent teaching quality and knowledgeable professors.
  • +Supportive campus environment and strong academic/personal guidance.
  • +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.
  • +Welcoming community and supportive, knowledgeable professors
  • +Comprehensive and practical academic programs
  • +Enriching personal and global development
  • +Approachable, committed professors and clear teaching
  • +Good campus atmosphere and student life opportunities
  • +Balanced academic and personal life with affordable living costs
  • +Excellent practical training and diverse international environment.
  • +Supportive and professional instructors providing industry connections.
  • +High-quality programs and networking opportunities for career advancement.
  • +International environment and diverse professors
  • +Attractive location and lifestyle
  • +Engaging lectures and beneficial academic programs
  • +Practical, real-world learning and projects
  • +Strong professor guidance and international connections
  • +Personalized support and career development
Cons
  • -Poor administrative support and unclear communication regarding academic systems.
  • -Lack of orientation and support for international students.
  • -Misleading information about course delivery methods.
  • -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 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.
  • -Unmotivated teachers and difficult exams are a recurring problem.
  • -Lack of practical knowledge and real-world focus hinder job prospects.
  • -Degrees are perceived as not worth the effort and too research-oriented.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a common complaint.
  • -Communication and transparency from the institution are often perceived as lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues lead to inconsistent practices and poor communication.
  • -Lack of accreditation and recognition invalidates degrees and wastes money.
  • -Unreliable course delivery and abrupt program changes disregard student efforts.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Lack of support and communication from instructors and staff is a common complaint.
Rating summary
What students say

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 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 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.

This institution garners particularly strong reviews for its Student Life, with a rating of 4.297. Location and Internationality also score well, both above 4.0. Conversely, Accomodation represents the weakest area, receiving a 3.297. Professors and Value are mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement.

Exceptional marks were received for its facilities, location, student life, accommodation, and internationality, all achieving a perfect 5 out of 5. Professors and overall value were also highly rated, though slightly lower at 4.5. This indicates a university excelling in student experience and resources, with its academic and financial aspects remaining very strong but not reaching the absolute pinnacle.

Analysis of university ratings reveals a varied picture. The institution excels in **Internationality**, receiving a strong 2.89. Conversely, **Value** is the weakest area, scoring a low 1.67. Other aspects, including Facilities, Professors, Student Life, and Accommodation, fall within a similar moderate range, generally around the 2.0 mark.

Across various metrics, this institution demonstrates exceptional strengths in **Facilities** and **Professors**, both receiving near-perfect scores. **Student Life** is also highly rated. The **weakest areas**, while still strong, are **Accommodations** and **Location**. Overall, the university presents a commendable academic and social environment, with value and internationality also receiving positive marks.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

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.

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

~96% of reviews are positive, highlighting clear teaching, approachable professors, and a good campus atmosphere. A small percentage (~4%) of negative feedback points to unmotivated teachers and a lack of practical, job-focused learning in some programs.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%), with students praising outstanding facilities, well-structured classes, and a mixture of practical learning and an international environment. The university is also noted for helpful teachers, strong industry links, and valuable networking opportunities.

Negative feedback dominates, with ~56% of reviews expressing significant dissatisfaction regarding academic recognition and inconsistent practices. Positive comments highlight location and international atmosphere.

All 13 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.92/5. Students highlight the practical, human, and international nature of the program, valuing real projects, professor connections, and career support. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
31%
55%
37%
20%
67%
0%
92%
4★
55%
29%
52%
36%
33%
22%
8%
3★
13%
12%
10%
40%
0%
22%
0%
2★
0%
3%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
56%
0%
Most useful review
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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 😡

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.

Cultural diversity

It is a university that brings together many exchange students, you could say more than 700 people. Therefore there is the possibility of generating an approach with different cultures and meeting people. The problem is that the university does not understand that a foreign person does not know anything about the university and they should provide information regarding all types, explaining how the schedules are chosen, what the internship process is like, what apps or websites they use, etc. .

A good choice for hospitality

The college comes up in the top most colleges for hospitality related courses in the world. Les Roches has excellent links in the hospitality industry and has partnered with some major brands. The teachers are very friendly and professional at the same time. The college offers a limited range of courses for undergrads and post grads but the 5 year undergrad course is more beneficial to take up if you want to acquire proper knowledge and skills that are required for this industry. There are other courses also related to marketing that the college has recently introduced but these courses are not successful at all. All in all, its a good college to get into for an undergrad degree if you want to establish your career in the HOTEL industry.

Schellhammer Business School is a complete scam.

They market themselves as a legitimate university, but it's nothing more than a money-making scheme. I enrolled in the Master of Arts in International Relations, only to arrive and find that the entire course syllabus had been changed, without any prior notice. The new content had nothing to do with my field of study. When I confronted the administration, they brushed it off as “normal.” Only after I threatened legal action did they even pretend to care. They quickly threw together a “new” syllabus to appease me, but it was a joke. The professors ignored it entirely and taught whatever they felt like. To make matters worse, I was the only student in the program. When I asked about it, the head of studies just shrugged and said these things happen. In the second semester, two more students joined, barely enough to call it a class. Over time, we discovered that everyone was paying wildly different tuition fees. They hide this by handing out so-called "scholarships," but it’s just a pricing manipulation strategy. If you're from a wealthier country, they assume you can pay full price. Meanwhile, students from Africa were paying as little as €1,000 for the entire year, while others from Germany were charged the full €10,000+, and students from Poland or Italy somewhere in between. The "scholarship" has nothing to do with need or merit, just how much they think they can get out of you. The extra charges are endless. They claim student housing is near the school, but it’s far enough that you’re forced to pay an outrageously expensive fee for their private school bus. They find any excuse to squeeze more money out of you. The administration is a mess. Every person you speak to gives you different information about courses, events, transportation, and rules. There's zero coordination. The atmosphere is miserable. No one wants to be there, not the students, staff, nor teachers. The teachers are completely unqualified. They throw up poorly made PowerPoint presentations riddled with grammar errors, copy-pasted from textbooks, and then read them out loud. They don’t answer questions properly, they lack any mastery of the subject, and they’re totally unprepared to teach at the master's level and university level. This program didn’t challenge me, didn’t teach me, and didn’t prepare me. I learned nothing of value. If I hadn’t enrolled, I would be in the exact same place. Avoid this school at all costs.

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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