IE University vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs ISDI Madrid Digital Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 244 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Advantere School of Management (4.70)
IE University: wins 1/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia - UCAM: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
ISDI Madrid Digital Business School: wins 0/7 categories
TETR College of Business: wins 1/7 categories
Advantere School of Management: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.40
Read more reviews
156 reviews
×
Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Communication
Best programme: Culinary Arts
New York City, United States
4.40
Read more reviews
5 reviews
×
Best programme: Bachelor of Management & Technology
Best programme: Master’s in International Management (MIM)
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
3.77
3.50
4.40
Not rated
4.33
4.66
Win
Location
4.53
3.76
4.00
4.70
Not rated
4.67
4.77
Win
Professors
4.36
3.89
4.33
4.60
Not rated
4.25
4.79
Win
Internationality
4.76
Win
3.29
3.83
4.60
Not rated
4.50
4.55
Student life
4.35
3.70
4.17
3.90
Not rated
4.33
4.78
Win
Value
4.23
3.61
3.83
3.90
Not rated
4.25
4.62
Win
Accommodation
3.79
3.37
3.83
3.00
Not rated
4.50
Win
4.37
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +International and interdisciplinary environment
  • +Practical and engaging courses with supportive faculty
  • +Excellent facilities and strong career guidance
  • +Practical, hands-on learning and real-world application
  • +Active campus life and opportunities for networking
  • +Professional, industry-connected faculty
  • +Supportive and attentive faculty
  • +High-quality, well-organized programs
  • +Diverse and international community
  • +Exceptional teaching quality from passionate, experienced instructors
  • +Unmatched precision, emphasis on quality, and professional skill development
  • +Welcoming environment, strong support, and valuable alumni network

Nothing to show

  • +Experiential learning and business creation
  • +Industry leader insights and networking opportunities
  • +Diverse international environment and impactful outcomes
  • +Practical, real-world projects and industry focus
  • +Strong professional network and career preparation
  • +Supportive and personalized learning environment
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low standards exist.
  • -Marketing promises and program management are disappointing.
  • -The campus environment lacks a traditional college experience.
  • -Low English proficiency of some professors and poor organizational structure.
  • -Lack of care and integration for Erasmus students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are recurring problems.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality and curriculum concerns are frequently mentioned.
  • -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.

Nothing to show

  • -Disorganized and unresponsive administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Unengaging and ineffective teaching methods.
  • -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

The university demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas. Internationality stands out with the highest rating, followed closely by Location, which is also a significant strength. Conversely, Accomodation received the lowest rating among all surveyed categories, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other aspects like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities received solid, above-average scores, contributing to an overall positive assessment.

Overall, the university receives a mixed but generally positive reception. Professors and facilities are highlighted as strong points, receiving the highest scores. Conversely, internationality and accommodation represent areas for potential improvement, with lower ratings in these categories. Student life and value are rated moderately, indicating a solid but not exceptional performance.

Reviewing the university's performance reveals a mixed but generally positive picture. The strongest area for the institution is clearly its professors, who received an excellent rating. Students also appear to be well-served by the location and student life. Areas with slightly lower, though still respectable, scores include facilities, accommodation, internationality, and value for money.

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.

Nothing to show

This institution garners strong overall evaluations, with location standing out as the highest-rated aspect at 4.67. Accommodations and internationality also received excellent scores of 4.5. Areas demonstrating solid performance include facilities and student life, both at 4.33, alongside value and professors, which are rated at 4.25.

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

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting international and interdisciplinary environments, practical classes, and supportive faculty. A small percentage of negative feedback (around 3.2%) mentions academic concerns and a corporate campus feel.

~94% of 32 reviews are positive, with students appreciating practical learning and faculty expertise. A small percentage of feedback notes issues with academic rigor and English proficiency among some staff.

With a 4.18 average rating from 11 reviews, students praise UCAM's high-level teaching, supportive faculty, and enriching academic and international environments. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

Nothing to show

With an average rating of 4.4/5 from 5 reviews, students are highly satisfied. Recurring positive themes include practical, hands-on learning experiences and valuable networking opportunities. A minimal amount of feedback noted occasional scheduling issues with tutoring.

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★
55%
28%
27%
60%
0%
60%
73%
4★
29%
44%
64%
40%
0%
20%
23%
3★
13%
22%
9%
0%
0%
20%
3%
2★
3%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
The review

ie university is the best university in the world, they education system is the best and infrastructure. It's the best university to put your child to I'm very happy with it i dont wanna lie l. Please go for it

Nothing to show

Good, but worthy of improvement

The life in Murcia is simply great! A lot of tapas bars, bars, clubs etc. which are affordable for students! During the courses at UCAM, I got to know so many international people who got really good friends in the meanwhile. The only shortcoming is that several professors have difficulties to explain their ideas in English, because of the language barrier. But this does not concern every teacher. Furthermore, the teaching staff is not only about professors but about people having their own business and talking about their own experiences. All in all the education is pretty good at UCAM. But the working-life balance is even better. "Savoir-Vivre!"

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.

Nothing to show

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.

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!

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close