ESIC Business & Marketing School vs Universidad de Navarra - UNAV vs UIC Barcelona vs Johan Cruyff Institute vs Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA

Side-by-side comparison from 205 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: TETR College of Business (5.00)
ESIC Business & Marketing School: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad de Navarra - UNAV: wins 0/5 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/5 categories
Johan Cruyff Institute: wins 0/5 categories
Universidad Pública de Navarra - UPNA: wins 1/5 categories
Creanavarra Centro Superior de Diseño: wins 0/5 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 4/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Management and Marketing
Best programme: Biochemistry
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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14 reviews
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Sport Management
New York City, United States
5.00
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.09
4.08
4.09
4.43
3.00
Not rated
4.50
Win
Location
4.00
3.96
3.90
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.50
Professors
3.82
4.19
4.27
4.71
2.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.64
4.04
3.82
4.71
5.00
Not rated
5.00
Student life
3.82
4.16
3.82
4.29
5.00
Not rated
5.00
Value
3.64
3.85
3.91
4.79
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.64
4.16
3.33
4.21
2.00
Not rated
4.50
Win
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.
  • +High-quality, approachable teaching staff
  • +Diverse opportunities and enriching programs
  • +Welcoming student community and beautiful environment
  • +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
  • +Engaging instructors and effective teaching methods
  • +Supportive and collaborative learning environment
  • +Relevant and practical curriculum leading to career success

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  • +Experiential learning and entrepreneurship opportunities
  • +Direct access to industry leaders (CXOs, CEOs)
  • +Valuable networking and lifelong friendships
Cons
  • -Poor administrative support and unclear communication regarding academic systems.
  • -Lack of orientation and support for international students.
  • -Misleading information about course delivery methods.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor infrastructure are consistently mentioned.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes and unhelpful staff are significant frustrations.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and a lack of individualized attention are common complaints.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues plague scheduling and student group allocation.
  • -Outdated computer programs hinder practical skill development.
  • -Overly theoretical coursework fails to align with current labor market needs.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a major frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from the institution are frequently mentioned.
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 university demonstrates a strong profile, excelling particularly in the quality of its professors, with a rating of 4.19. Student life and accommodation also received high marks at 4.16. Conversely, the university's value for money is its lowest-rated aspect, scoring 3.85. Facilities and internationality are also solid, though not as prominent as the top-performing areas.

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.

A well-rounded assessment reveals this institution excels in its **Location**, **Student Life**, and **Internationality**, all receiving top marks. Conversely, it faces challenges with **Facilities** and **Accomodation**, both rated at a lower two. **Professors** also received a modest rating of two. The **Value** proposition sits comfortably in the upper half of the scale, suggesting a generally positive, though not flawless, university experience.

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Across a range of metrics, the university demonstrates exceptional strengths, particularly in its Professors, Student Life, Internationality, and overall Value, all receiving perfect scores. Location, Facilities, and Accommodations also stand out with high ratings. While no specific area received a low score, the consistency across the board suggests a well-rounded institution with particularly strong offerings in teaching quality and student experience.

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.

With an average rating of 4.62/5 from 104 reviews, ~97% of students are highly satisfied. Positive feedback frequently praises approachable and expert professors, enriching programs with international opportunities, and a welcoming campus environment. No negative reviews were recorded.

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 3 reviews and an average rating of 2.67/5, feedback is mixed. Approximately 33% of reviews are negative, citing disorganization in administration, scheduling, and outdated course content. No positive reviews were provided.

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All three reviews are highly positive, averaging 5/5 stars. Students highlight real-world business experience, including product development and profit generation, and valuable learning from industry leaders. They also praise opportunities for international collaboration and lifelong friendships.

Rating distribution
5★
31%
63%
50%
85%
0%
0%
100%
4★
55%
35%
36%
15%
0%
0%
0%
3★
13%
2%
7%
4%
67%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
7%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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 😡

Una experiencia universitaria

Alguna vez me contaron la historia del hijo de una familia real de un pais europeo importante. El chico estaba buscando una universidad; ya había pasado por Cambridge, Oxford y algunas universidades de Estados Unidos. Decidió visitar la Universidad de Navarra junto con su padre y les gustó mucho. En medio de la cena con el rector, el padre le dice al recto: ¿sabes que me ha gustado más de la Universidad? La mirada de los alumnos... en ellos se nota que son personas felices, alegres, generosas... El chico se acabó quedando en la Universidad de Navarra pudiendo estudiar en cualquier otra universidad del mundo. Eso es lo que más me gusta de la Universidad -además del buen nivel académico-, que es propiamente universal; un lugar donde se interesan por ti, no solo desde el punto de vista académico sino personal. Se busca realmente formar personas y se les invita a vivir una experiencia universitaria autentica.

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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Loving it here!

Being here has been such a wild ride. Moving to a new country every semester and learning local languages has been both fun and challenging, but it's kinda exhausting too. Still, that hustle gives me an adrenaline rush I low-key love! The best part has been seeing our business ideas come to life and when people genuinely appreciate and engage with something we’ve built, it makes all the hard work worth it.

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