Sapienza – Università di Roma vs NABA – New Academy of Fine Arts vs Rome Business School vs LUISS Guido Carli vs European School of Economics - ESE

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: SHG Universities (5.00)
Sapienza – Università di Roma: wins 0/6 categories
NABA – New Academy of Fine Arts: wins 0/6 categories
Rome Business School: wins 0/6 categories
LUISS Guido Carli: wins 1/6 categories
European School of Economics - ESE: wins 0/6 categories
The American University of Rome: wins 2/6 categories
SHG Universities: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
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Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.50
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39 reviews
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Best programme: Business Administration
Best programme: Art History
Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
3.63
4.33
4.23
4.54
Win
4.33
4.33
Not rated
Location
4.22
4.33
4.60
4.33
4.79
5.00
5.00
Professors
4.04
4.33
4.51
4.36
4.44
4.75
5.00
Win
Internationality
3.88
4.67
4.80
4.36
4.51
4.50
5.00
Win
Student life
3.78
4.00
4.25
4.19
4.43
5.00
Win
4.00
Value
4.05
4.33
4.44
4.29
4.31
4.75
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.34
4.00
3.94
3.65
4.11
5.00
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent, knowledgeable, and supportive professors
  • +Well-structured and relevant programs with real-world application
  • +Positive overall learning experience and growth opportunities
  • +Outstanding teachers and a supportive, family-like community.
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a well-resourced environment.
  • +An international atmosphere with diverse student interactions.
  • +Practical, real-world application of theory
  • +High-quality faculty with professional experience
  • +Engaging and inspiring learning experiences
  • +Rigorous academics and top professors
  • +Real-world application and practical skills
  • +Personal and professional development
  • +International relevance & practical/hands-on experience
  • +Welcoming & supportive environment with friendly, helpful staff/faculty
  • +Diverse, small classes with experienced professors
  • +Small class sizes and personalized attention
  • +Strong academic programs with hands-on experience
  • +Cultural immersion and vibrant community in Rome
  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and chaotic campus environment.
  • -Poor career preparation and unhelpful staff.
  • -Significant administrative and organizational issues.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a major concern.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and lack of support, are frequently criticized.
  • -Overcrowded classrooms and a lack of individual attention negatively impact the learning experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including unprofessionalism and corruption.
  • -Lack of promised resources and outdated/inadequate course content.
  • -Difficulty reaching staff and unresolved technical/system issues.
  • -Inadequate teaching style and lack of professor accessibility.
  • -Poor student support and excessive academic pressure.
  • -Language barriers and incompetent staff hinder understanding.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are often criticized.
  • -Poor teaching quality and unengaging course content are commonly cited.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of essential resources are common complaints.
  • -Unresponsive or unsupportive staff further detract from the student experience.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a consistent source of frustration.
  • -Students often complain about administrative inefficiency and poor communication.
  • -Course content is frequently perceived as irrelevant or not up-to-date.
Rating summary
What students say

This university demonstrates notable strengths in **Location**, achieving a high rating of 4.22. **Professors** and **Value** also received strong scores above 4.0. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area with the lowest rating of 3.34. Other aspects like Facilities, Student Life, and Internationality fall within a moderate range, suggesting room for improvement in specific student services.

This institution receives commendations across several key areas. Its strongest performance is in **Internationality**, with a rating of 4.67. Facilities, Professors, Location, and Value are also highly rated, each scoring 4.33. Student Life and Accomodation are solid, both receiving a score of 4.

A generally positive university review highlights exceptional strength in **Internationality**, scoring a near-perfect 4.8. **Location** also stands out with a high rating of 4.6. Conversely, the **Accomodation** received the lowest score, at 3.94, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other categories like Professors, Student Life, and Value also garnered strong marks above 4.

This institution garners exceptional marks in its facilities, achieving a score of 4.54. Professors and internationality are also highly rated, both at 4.36, closely followed by location (4.33) and value (4.29). Student life is also a positive aspect, rated at 4.19. The lowest rated area is accommodation, with a score of 3.65.

Student feedback indicates strong satisfaction across several aspects of university life. Location stands out as the highest-rated area, with internationality and professors also receiving excellent marks. While student life and value are also highly regarded, facilities represent the weakest area among the surveyed categories. Overall, the institution demonstrates a solid performance with clear strengths in its external and academic offerings.

This institution demonstrates outstanding strengths, notably achieving perfect scores in Location, Student Life, and Accomodation. Professors and Value also received exceptionally high marks. While Facilities are rated well, they represent the lowest score among the surveyed areas. Internationality also stands out as a strong point, though slightly below the top-tier ratings.

With outstanding scores in several key areas, this institution shines in **Professors**, **Location**, and **Internationality**, all receiving perfect marks. Student life is also highly regarded, scoring a 4. Accommodations are rated a 3, representing a moderate aspect. The university's weakest area by a significant margin is **Facilities**, which received a score of 0. Overall, the value proposition is excellent, also rated a 5.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting excellent professors and rewarding academic experiences. A small percentage (~4.8%) express dissatisfaction with organization and preparation for work.

All 8 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.38/5. Students consistently praise outstanding teachers, a supportive environment with compassionate individuals, and abundant resources, fostering personal growth and strong connections.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~94%), praising practical learning and experienced faculty. A small percentage (~6%) of feedback highlights issues with diploma delivery, administrative support, and perceived unprofessionalism.

Nearly 93% of reviews are positive, highlighting intense, deep courses, real-world challenges, and personal growth. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions an unengaging teaching style and limited student assistance for academic matters.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~95% of feedback highlighting an engaging, internationally relevant learning experience and a welcoming environment. Students appreciate practical learning, helpful staff, and international class settings. No negative feedback was recorded.

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.75/5. Students praise the intimate learning environment, personalized attention, and opportunities for personal and academic growth within Rome's vibrant culture.

With a single review, the university has a perfect 5/5 rating. The feedback highlights a strong professional stage, theoretical and practical understanding of the industry, and a practice-oriented approach with current specialists.

Rating distribution
5★
28%
38%
70%
46%
59%
75%
100%
4★
47%
63%
20%
39%
36%
25%
0%
3★
20%
0%
4%
7%
5%
0%
0%
2★
5%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
My University

I studied at the Sapienza University of Rome. I think it is one of the best Italian universities, among its strong points we have: prestigious professors and a super active student community. the negative point is that there are many students and sometimes they are difficult to follow everyone. Beyond this I recommend the university. I studied in the economics faculty and I must say that it is really well organised. there are numerous study rooms, laboratories and there is a canteen which allows students to eat good food for a few euros. Sapienza is today a point of reference in the Italian community for capable young graduates!

Graphic Design

I liked the ambiant, the friendly people, professional professors, the care of details. I had the opportunity to improve myself and find out more about me, my skills and what I'm looking for in a job.

Great year

Enrolling in the International Master in Project Management has been an incredible milestone for my professional development. The curriculum perfectly balances core theoretical methodologies with practical, real-world case studies, making every concept immediately applicable to real workplace scenarios. ​Beyond the quality of the coursework, what truly sets this program apart is the level of mentorship. I am deeply grateful to Gianmarco and the entire academic team for their hands-on support, responsiveness, and continuous guidance throughout the journey. I highly recommend this master’s program to any professional looking to refine their strategic mindset, sharpen their leadership capabilities, and elevate their career in project management.

My university life

The ability of LUISS Guido Carli to foster an excellent learning environment is truly unparalleled. Due to the several committed and capable professors at LUISS Guido Carli, I have had a really positive private involvement. Because I could visit the campus anytime I needed help with my academic schedule, I had a terrific time at LUISS Guido Carli. During my two and a half years there, every instructor was excellent and showed me a lot. I would recommend it to someone who is having trouble deciding what they want to do going forward.

The amazing professors/teachers there!

First of all since my campus was in the heart of Rome, the place and inside of the university was like a whole museum. I love how friendly and helpful the staff was, the professors were one in a million. I love how they did all their best to tell us about the subjects in detail and in a fun way with examples for us to get into it more. I liked how they make time and engage in it and actually help us to teach us, so it was all in one reading writing with our own brain and infos searching for the sources by ourselves listening but also being able to express our own way of knowledge on the topics!

A home far away from home

The American University of Rome is a home away from home where one finds their true selves with little to no effort. The small community has so much more to offer beyond the roman neighborhoods, the live full and generous community. You have numerous opportunities such as internships and workshops to deepen the knowledge and interest in your course. All this in the beautiful Rome!

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