Universidad Europea - UE vs NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS vs Business and Economics School - ISG vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Forward College

Side-by-side comparison from 321 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
NOVA Information Management School - NOVA IMS: wins 0/7 categories
Business and Economics School - ISG: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
NOVA Medical School - NMS: wins 0/7 categories
Happiness Business School: wins 0/7 categories
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Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Data-Driven Marketing
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.70
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
4.16
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4.66
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4.47
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Location
3.98
4.56
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4.26
4.84
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Professors
4.21
4.44
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4.38
4.89
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Internationality
4.49
4.44
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4.58
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4.51
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Student life
4.04
4.24
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4.20
4.62
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Value
3.72
4.28
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4.48
4.57
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Accommodation
3.79
4.00
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3.75
4.29
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +Expert professors with real-world insights
  • +Practical application of technology, data, and information management
  • +Supportive and international community with great networking opportunities

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  • +Accomplished and accessible faculty
  • +Pleasant campus environment and amenities
  • +Rigorous yet flexible academic approach
  • +International and diverse community.
  • +Interactive and engaging learning methods.
  • +Opportunities for personal growth and broader perspectives.

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Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Course planning and institutional procedures are problematic.
  • -Students feel unsupported by the university.

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  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues
  • -Outdated course content and lack of practical skills
  • -Overcrowding due to excessive student intake
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a significant drawback.
  • -The curriculum lacks relevance and practical application.

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Rating summary
What students say

This university garners high marks for its internationality, achieving a rating of 4.49. Professors are also well-regarded at 4.21, closely followed by facilities at 4.23 and student life at 4.04. Conversely, accommodation and value received lower scores, at 3.79 and 3.72 respectively, while location sits at 3.98.

This institution demonstrates a strong academic and social environment. Location and Professors are its standout features, both receiving high marks. Student Life and Value are also well-regarded. Accommodations represent the lowest-rated aspect, though still within a generally positive range. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded experience for its students.

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With exceptionally high marks in several key areas, this institution excels particularly in its **Facilities**, earning a notable 4.66. **Internationality** and **Value** also received strong scores, both exceeding 4.4. The weakest area highlighted in these ratings is **Accomodation**, which stands at 3.75, suggesting room for improvement in this domain.

This institution generally receives strong ratings across multiple aspects. Professors and location are particularly well-regarded, achieving scores near the top. Student life and internationality also score highly. While most areas are positive, facilities represent the weakest point among the surveyed categories, scoring notably lower than the other metrics.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews are positive (~96%), highlighting modern teaching methods, practical learning, and job opportunities. A small minority of feedback (~4%) mentions indifferent teachers and material costs.

~92% of reviews are positive, highlighting qualified professors, practical learning, and approachable staff. One negative review mentions issues with course planning and institutional procedures.

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University reviews are predominantly positive (~94%), highlighting strong faculty, an attractive campus with beach access, and a good study environment. A small percentage (~3%) of negative feedback mentions poor organization and insufficient campus resources.

All 35 reviews are positive (100%), with an average rating of 4.66/5. Students praise the international environment and interactive learning, noting personal development opportunities. No negative feedback was received.

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Rating distribution
5★
29%
62%
0%
59%
66%
0%
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4★
51%
31%
0%
35%
34%
0%
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3★
16%
4%
0%
3%
0%
0%
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2★
2%
0%
0%
1%
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1★
2%
4%
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1%
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Most useful review
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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.

Spirit between students

It is a good university to combine two main areas, management and technology. It has international teachers and the conditions are being improved in last few years. The Campus is also very well located.

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Extra-curricular opportunities

I believe Nova SBE offers many unique extra-curricular opportunities. For example, through this university, I have already secured two internships that allowed me to explore my future career paths. I also joined a student-led no-proft organization, Noma Consulting, which allowed me to work on a real-life consulting case with a market-leader company in Portugal. All of this in my first year. For gaining experience it is absolutely great. However the course itself is not my favourite part. Having done an international programme during school a felt it was a bit boring and unrelated to my degree, at times. But for those coming from Portuguese system this might be different. The student life, location, and teachers are also amazing. I definetly would recommend for students looking for higher education in Portugal!

Great modern university approach

I am currently a 3rd year student at Forward College and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other students. The interactive approach of Forward where questions, debate, and discussion were encouraged enhanced my learning so much and I feel like I genuinely enjoyed every class. Having the experience of living in 3 different cultures, surrounded by people from all over the world made this experience even more special and helped me develop and grow in so many ways. Another aspect I have loved are the professors. Speaking with friends at other university I am so grateful to have teachers that actually know us, are excited to teach and interact with us, and will always take the time to help you.

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