IE University vs Universidad Europea - UE vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School vs Universitat de les Illes Balears vs Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH

Side-by-side comparison from 310 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Universidad Europea - UE (4.90)
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universitat de les Illes Balears: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 1/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 1/7 categories
Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny de les Illes Balears: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: School of Business/Management
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Best programme: Interior Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
4.33
4.26
5.00
Win
4.56
4.03
4.00
Location
4.53
4.00
4.37
3.00
3.80
4.42
5.00
Win
Professors
4.36
4.29
4.26
3.50
4.53
4.59
Win
4.00
Internationality
4.75
Win
4.60
3.84
3.00
4.65
4.54
3.00
Student life
4.34
4.11
4.11
4.50
4.35
4.30
5.00
Win
Value
4.22
3.78
4.37
4.00
4.48
Win
4.36
4.00
Accommodation
3.77
3.87
3.26
3.00
3.85
3.66
4.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +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.
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Welcoming community and supportive, knowledgeable professors
  • +Comprehensive and practical academic programs
  • +Enriching personal and global development
  • +Excellent teaching quality and dedicated professors
  • +Wonderful environment and welcoming community
  • +Well-structured physiotherapy program with relevant facilities
  • +Strong practical focus with real-world brand experience
  • +Supportive teachers and excellent campus facilities/resources
  • +Diverse, multicultural student body and environment
  • +Passionate and knowledgeable faculty providing strong support for career readiness.
  • +Diverse and welcoming multicultural environment fostering collaboration and soft skills.
  • +Accessible instructors and helpful staff dedicated to student success and growth.
  • +Friendly, professional, and experienced teachers
  • +Valuable extracurricular activities and networking opportunities
Cons
  • -Disappointing academic quality and misleading marketing.
  • -Poor program management and perceived lack of flexibility.
  • -Uninspiring campus environment and limited student experience.
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Course content lacks relevance and practical application.
  • -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 and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Lack of support for internships and career services is a recurring complaint.
  • -Inconsistent staff helpfulness and unaddressed student grievances are disliked.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -A lack of engaging or relevant course content is frequently criticized.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

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.

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 excels in its **Facilities**, earning a perfect score. Student Life is also a significant strength, rated highly. Conversely, the university's **Location** and **Accommodations** received middling scores. Professors and Internationality are rated moderately, while the overall **Value** is strong.

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 institution garners significant praise, particularly for its professors, internationality, and location, all receiving scores above 4.4. Student life and value also score highly. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a considerably lower rating. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded offering, though improvements could be made in its housing provisions.

This institution garners strong marks, particularly excelling in its desirable **Location** and vibrant **Student Life**, both receiving perfect scores. **Facilities**, **Professors**, **Accomodation**, and **Value** are also well-regarded, all scoring a solid 4. The primary area for potential improvement lies in **Internationality**, which received a comparatively lower rating of 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

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

With a 3.67/5 average rating and 0% negative feedback, university student reviews are largely positive. Students highlight wonderful ambiance and welcoming people, with some professors being professional and good.

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.

With a 4.54 average rating, ~95% of reviews are positive, praising enthusiastic faculty, a diverse and supportive environment, and strong career preparation. A small minority (~5%) express dissatisfaction with staff consistency and internship support.

With one review, the average rating is 4 out of 5. Positive feedback highlights friendly, professional teachers and engaging extracurricular activities. No negative feedback was reported.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
36%
37%
0%
29%
69%
0%
4★
29%
62%
52%
67%
65%
23%
100%
3★
12%
18%
10%
33%
6%
3%
0%
2★
3%
2%
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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.

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.

Teachers and campus

I'm a physoterapiy student at the University of the Balearic Islands. I recently finished the second year, so I can give my opinion about my teachers and the structure of my campus. In this two years I had some perfect teachers. Their are teachers of Biomechanic, Anatomy and fisiology of the muscle and bone system, palpatory anatomy and image diagnostic, Valoration in physoterapy and Kinesiotherapy. In terms of my campus, there are 5 classes that have stretchers, but not all of them are regulable. Also the students have the possibility to go to the Campus sport, paying a monthly fee or another possibilities (it's very cheap and have a lot of installations).

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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