IE University vs Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC vs University of Deusto - Deusto Business School vs Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH vs C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S

Side-by-side comparison from 329 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
IE University: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC: wins 1/7 categories
University of Deusto - Deusto Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera - CEU UCH: wins 1/7 categories
C3S Business School in Barcelona - C3S: wins 0/7 categories
Schiller International University: wins 2/7 categories
Mestre Mateo School of Art and Design - EASD: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Madrid, Spain
4.30
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Best programme: Bachelor of Business Administration
Best programme: Biological Sciences
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: Medicine
Best programme: BA Hons in Business Management (Level 4
Tampa, Florida, United States
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: BA International Relations and Diplomacy
Best programme: Art and Design
Category ratings
Facilities
4.34
3.80
4.26
4.56
4.03
3.92
5.00
Win
Location
4.53
4.09
4.37
3.80
4.41
4.93
Win
4.00
Professors
4.36
4.18
4.26
4.53
4.62
4.64
Win
3.00
Internationality
4.75
4.09
3.84
4.65
4.55
4.93
5.00
Win
Student life
4.34
4.45
Win
4.11
4.35
4.30
4.15
3.00
Value
4.22
4.09
4.37
4.48
Win
4.38
4.29
4.00
Accommodation
3.78
4.22
3.26
3.85
3.71
3.62
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive environment for diverse needs and success.
  • +Excellent academic programs with practical application.
  • +Valuable opportunities and guidance for future careers.
  • +Passionate professors and rich academic/research opportunities
  • +Vibrant community, student organizations, and diverse activities/services
  • +Strong networking, career guidance, and international support
  • +Welcoming community and supportive, knowledgeable professors
  • +Comprehensive and practical academic programs
  • +Enriching personal and global development
  • +Strong practical focus with real-world brand experience
  • +Supportive teachers and excellent campus facilities/resources
  • +Diverse, multicultural student body and environment
  • +Engaging and practical curriculum with real business case studies.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty fostering career readiness.
  • +Diverse and international learning environment with strong staff support.
  • +Diverse student and educator backgrounds
  • +Opportunities for personal and career growth
  • +Supportive and organized academic environment
  • +Small class sizes and quality teaching
  • +Strong design and artistic programs
  • +European exchange opportunities
Cons
  • -Academic deception and low standards are prevalent.
  • -Outdated course material and false advertising exist.
  • -Administrative issues and a lack of traditional college experience are noted.
  • -Lack of practical and useful course content.
  • -Teachers with no vocation and poor teaching skills.
  • -Outdated teaching methods.
  • -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 frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistent complaints.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application for many students.
  • -Administrative & management issues.
  • -Lack of support and unhelpful staff.
  • -Unmet promises regarding internships.
  • -Limited extracurriculars and career opportunities.
  • -Poor quality of facilities and overall environment.
  • -Lack of academic rigor and student engagement.
  • -Administrative and management issues disrupt learning and student support.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder effective study.
  • -Lack of clear communication and feedback creates frustration.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution receives its highest marks for **Internationality**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Location** and **Student Life** also stand out as particularly strong aspects. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other areas like Facilities, Professors, and Value are all rated favorably, suggesting a generally positive university experience.

Student life stands out as the university's strongest area, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, facilities were rated lowest among the surveyed categories. Professors, location, internationality, and value all received solid scores, with accommodation also performing well. Overall, the university demonstrates a strong showing, particularly in student engagement and campus life.

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 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 university garners exceptional praise for its professors, achieving a high rating of 4.62. Internationality and location also received strong scores, both above 4.4. Student life and value are well-regarded at 4.3. Facilities are rated at 4.03. The lowest-scoring area is accommodation, with a rating of 3.71.

The university exhibits exceptional strengths in its location and internationality, both scoring a near-perfect 4.93. Professors also receive high marks at 4.64, complemented by strong student life (4.15) and value (4.29). The weakest areas are facilities, rated at 3.92, and accommodation, which received a 3.62.

Excelling in several key areas, this institution receives top marks for its facilities, accommodation, and internationality. Conversely, areas for improvement include professors and student life, both scoring moderately. The location and overall value are also rated positively, indicating a generally well-regarded academic environment with specific strengths in physical resources and global engagement.

Reviews summary
Highlights

~82% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent facilities, supportive faculty, and career opportunities. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions academic concerns and a corporate campus environment.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting passionate professors and rich academic/extracurricular opportunities. A small portion (around 4%) express concerns about practicality and teaching methods.

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

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.

Nearly all reviews are positive (~93%), highlighting knowledgeable, supportive lecturers and practical, well-structured courses in a welcoming, international environment. A few (~5%) noted inconsistent staff helpfulness and lack of internship support.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 13 out of 14 (93%) giving high ratings. Students praise the diverse educators and peer networks, cultural exposure, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. A small percentage of feedback (around 7%) mentions a lack of extracurricular activities and internship availability for earlier years.

With a 4/5 average rating from 1 review, ~100% of feedback is positive. The single positive review highlights strong design programs, small class sizes, good teaching quality, and a charming city location. There is no negative feedback.

Rating distribution
5★
55%
16%
37%
29%
71%
71%
0%
4★
29%
53%
52%
65%
21%
21%
100%
3★
13%
27%
10%
6%
2%
0%
0%
2★
3%
2%
0%
0%
2%
7%
0%
1★
1%
2%
0%
0%
2%
0%
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.

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.

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.

The cultural mix and the great atmosphere.

I loved being at Schiller in Heidelberg. The setting and the city were very serene and the exposure to all those students and teachers from such different and diverse backgrounds was a great learning experience. Additionally, the ease of accessing the Schiller campuses in the other countries was a great additional bonus to studying at Schiller. I would most definitely recommend Schiller to other students who are looking for a very culturally fulfilling experience.

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