IE University vs Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP vs Universidad de Salamanca vs UIC Barcelona vs Pontifical University of Salamanca

Side-by-side comparison from 317 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Pontifical University of Salamanca (4.70)
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU San Pablo - CEU USP: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad de Salamanca: wins 1/7 categories
UIC Barcelona: wins 0/7 categories
Pontifical University of Salamanca: wins 3/7 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU Fernando III - CEU UF3: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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155 reviews
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Best programme: Audiovisual Communication
Barcelona, Spain
4.20
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15 reviews
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Best programme: University Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Best programme: Creative Marketing and Communications
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: Information Systems Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
3.68
4.07
4.17
4.67
4.63
5.00
Win
Location
4.53
3.63
4.54
Win
3.91
4.44
3.98
3.00
Professors
4.37
3.82
3.79
4.25
4.67
Win
4.60
4.00
Internationality
4.76
3.30
4.22
3.83
4.44
4.70
5.00
Win
Student life
4.35
3.59
4.65
3.75
4.56
4.45
5.00
Win
Value
4.22
3.59
4.01
3.92
4.67
Win
4.48
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
3.16
4.09
3.33
4.22
Win
3.95
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +excellent education, facilities, and supportive faculty
  • +encouragement for individual success and career guidance
  • +strong marketing and business programs with practical application
  • +Practical, real-world skills training
  • +Professional, industry-experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
  • +Academic excellence and dedicated professors
  • +Supportive university and vibrant campus life
  • +Rich history, tradition, and modern approach
  • +Excellent academic quality and well-prepared graduates
  • +Supportive and international student community
  • +Engaging and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Excellent academic quality and supportive faculty
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Beautiful campus and vibrant student life
  • +Excellent professors and comprehensive curriculum
  • +Practical learning opportunities and real-world brand experience
  • +Multicultural environment and diverse student body
  • +Teacher dedication and real-world focus
  • +Integrated and close learning environment
  • +Growing campus and accessible transportation
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low educational standards
  • -Marketing promises not matching reality
  • -Corporate campus lacking traditional college experience
  • -Low professor English proficiency and lack of student/teacher engagement.
  • -Poor organization and administrative issues.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning experiences.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency create uncertainty.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Unhelpful and indifferent staff.
  • -Deceptive financial practices.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder the learning experience.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching and a lack of support are recurring problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of resources detract from the learning experience.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
  • -Poor communication and lack of transparency from administration
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
  • -Overcrowded classes and insufficient resources
Rating summary
What students say

Remarkably strong performance is evident across most assessed aspects. The university excels particularly in **Internationality**, achieving a rating of 4.76, closely followed by **Location** at 4.53. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the lowest-rated area, receiving a score of 3.78. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Facilities also received favorable scores above 4.3.

This institution garners a solid academic reputation, with professors receiving a strong rating of 3.82. While facilities and student life also score well around 3.6, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, rated at 3.16. Internationality and value also present as moderate aspects of the university experience.

Campus evaluations reveal a strong student experience, with Student Life and Location receiving the highest marks. Facilities and Accommodation also scored well. The university's Internationality is a notable strength. Areas for improvement include Professors, which received the lowest rating, and Value, though still positive. Overall, the institution demonstrates a robust offering, particularly in its vibrant campus environment and geographical advantages.

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 institution demonstrates strong performance across several key areas. Facilities, Professors, and Value all received exceptional scores. Location and Internationality are also well-regarded. Student Life scores are positive, though slightly lower than the top-tier categories. Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, receiving the lowest rating.

This institution achieves its highest marks in **Internationality (4.7)**, closely followed by **Facilities (4.63)** and **Professors (4.6)**. Areas receiving comparatively lower scores include **Location (3.98)** and **Accommodations (3.95)**. Student Life and Value also present solid, well-regarded aspects.

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.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~85% of 155 reviews are positive, praising excellent education, facilities, and faculty support. A small percentage (~3.2%) of negative feedback mentions issues with academic standards and program management.

Approximately 74% of 28 reviews are positive, highlighting professional, sector-active teachers and practical, real-world facilities. A small portion of feedback (~7%) expresses disappointment with low English proficiency among some professors and organizational issues.

With an average rating of 4.17/5, ~74% of 89 reviews are positive. Students praise the university's strong academic reputation, supportive departments, and engaging professors. Some suggest diversifying provided materials. No negative reviews were recorded.

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.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100%) with a 4.7/5 average rating. Students praise the beautiful campus, rich student life, and the quality of formation, teachers, and staff. Positive experiences with diverse international student interactions and helpful faculty are recurring themes.

With an average rating of 4.32/5 from 19 reviews, ~100% are positive. Students highlight excellent professors, curriculum, and practical/theoretical skill development. A multicultural environment is also frequently praised.

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.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
21%
45%
47%
80%
37%
0%
4★
29%
46%
27%
40%
10%
58%
100%
3★
13%
25%
28%
7%
10%
5%
0%
2★
3%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
4%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
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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

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One of the best cities to study !!

The city is very small, because you can travel it in 50 minutes from end to end. The student environment is amazing. People from all over come to Salamanca to study and enjoy all the charm it offers with its cathedral, the Plaza Mayor, etc. Academically leaves much to be desired ...

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.

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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.

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