Universidad Europea - UE vs University of Beira Interior - UBI vs Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs NOVA School of Law

Side-by-side comparison from 257 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
University of Beira Interior - UBI: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/7 categories
NOVA School of Law: wins 0/7 categories
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda - IPG: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 6/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Aeronautical Engineering
Best programme: Law
Best programme: Management
Lisbon, Portugal
3.70
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3 reviews
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Best programme: Law
Best programme: Civil Engineering
Paris, France
4.90
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16 reviews
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Best programme: Politics and International Relations
Category ratings
Facilities
4.33
3.54
4.23
4.51
Win
3.67
2.67
4.47
Location
4.00
3.52
4.45
4.09
4.33
3.00
5.00
Win
Professors
4.29
3.52
4.51
4.29
4.33
4.00
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.60
3.48
4.37
4.58
3.67
2.33
4.75
Win
Student life
4.11
4.59
4.22
4.14
3.67
3.67
4.73
Win
Value
3.78
3.78
4.62
4.36
3.33
3.33
4.63
Win
Accommodation
3.87
3.96
3.68
3.60
3.33
4.00
4.33
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Supportive and accessible faculty and staff
  • +Strong sense of community and lasting friendships
  • +Practical and up-to-date academic programs
  • +Practical, English-taught courses with real-world skills.
  • +Supportive and approachable professors and staff.
  • +Excellent facilities and research resources.
  • +High-quality, caring professors and practical, rigorous academics
  • +Strong international focus and global orientation
  • +Modern campus infrastructure and engaging, hands-on learning
  • +Interdisciplinary and practical learning opportunities
  • +International atmosphere and community
  • +Modern facilities and career prospects
  • +Practical, student-focused learning
  • +Approachable professors and close academic support
  • +Calm, functional campus environment
  • +Engaging learning environment with interactive methods
  • +Diverse and international student community
  • +Unique multi-city European study experience
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Administrative and management issues
  • -Outdated facilities and long waiting times
  • -Outdated course content lacking professional value.
  • -Excessive workload and demanding academic structure.
  • -Lack of transparency in grading and assessment criteria.
  • -Poor internal organization and administrative issues.
  • -Outdated or impractical course content and teaching methods.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of study spaces on campus.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management processes.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a recurring problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a source of frustration.
  • -Inconsistent and poor quality of instruction negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a concern.
  • -Lack of transparency and communication is prevalent.
Rating summary
What students say

Overall, the university receives strong marks, particularly in **Internationality (4.6)** and **Facilities (4.33)**. Student Life and Professors also score well, both above 4.2. The weakest areas identified are **Accomodation (3.87)** and **Value (3.78)**, though these still represent a moderately positive rating.

The university demonstrates a solid performance in most areas, with its **Student Life** category receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **Internationality** emerged as the weakest point in the assessment. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Location, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate range, indicating areas for potential improvement alongside recognized strengths.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in several key areas. The highest-rated aspects include **Value** (4.62) and **Professors** (4.51), indicating strong academic and financial offerings. **Location** (4.45) and **Internationality** (4.37) also received excellent scores. Conversely, **Accomodation** stands out as the weakest area, with a rating of 3.68. **Facilities** and **Student Life** are moderately strong at 4.23 and 4.22 respectively.

This institution receives exceptional ratings in several key areas, notably **Internationality** (4.58) and **Facilities** (4.51), indicating a well-resourced and globally connected environment. **Professors** (4.29) and **Value** (4.36) also score very well. Conversely, **Accomodation** emerges as the weakest area, scoring significantly lower at 3.60, suggesting room for improvement in student housing options.

Overall, this institution garners favorable reviews, particularly excelling in the areas of **Professors** and **Location**, both rated at 4.33. Student life, facilities, and internationality are also well-regarded, averaging 3.67. However, **Accommodations** and **Value** received the lowest scores, both at 3.33, indicating these are areas for potential improvement.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **Professors** and **Accomodation**, both receiving a perfect score of 4. Student life and overall value are also rated positively. However, the university's **Facilities** and **Internationality** present areas for improvement, with lower scores in these categories. The location also received a moderate rating.

This university garners excellent reviews, particularly excelling in its **professors and location**, both achieving perfect scores. Student life and internationality also stand out with scores above 4.7. Areas with slightly lower, though still strong, ratings include **facilities and accommodation**. Overall, the university presents a well-rounded positive student experience with high marks across most aspects.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly 74% of 54 reviews are positive, highlighting modern teaching methods, spacious campuses, and good career opportunities. A small amount of negative feedback (~3.7%) notes administrative issues and unengaged instructors.

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent faculty, helpful staff, and strong student relationships. A small percentage of feedback mentions poor management in specific programs and long wait times.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~93%), with students praising interesting, practical courses and supportive staff. Minor concerns about course relevance and workload exist.

Approximately 96.6% of reviews are positive, highlighting qualified professors, an international environment, and practical, rigorous programs. A small percentage of negative feedback mentions poor organization and too many students.

Two out of three reviews are positive, with an average rating of 3.67/5. Students appreciate diverse interdisciplinary learning and international opportunities, while some note excessive class hours and lack of group work.

With an average rating of 3.67/5 and no negative feedback (~0%), reviews highlight a practical, student-focused learning experience. Positive sentiment (~100%) points to small classes, approachable professors, and a calm campus, appealing to those seeking hands-on education.

Students highly praise the interactive learning, international community, and opportunities for academic and personal growth. There are no negative reviews.

Rating distribution
5★
36%
28%
63%
53%
0%
33%
94%
4★
62%
45%
28%
40%
67%
0%
6%
3★
18%
24%
2%
4%
33%
67%
0%
2★
2%
3%
5%
1%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
3%
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
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.

The town atmosphere

I would highlight the city's culture, atmosphere, and price. The town is small and everyone lives at a maximum of 15 minutes walk, it's very cozy. It's a very cheap city. The only thing is the education quality. As expected from a small-town university, the education quality can be pretty underwhelming.

Sounds an Image - pomising yet incomplete course

Sound an Image is one of the 3 programmes from the School of the Arts. It is also, in my experience, the most neglected. This came in the form of less equipment available (priority given to the Cinema course), abysmal workshop conditions (very little space, missing or broken equipment) and not even a designated space where the Year 3 students could storage their Final Project material (I had to constantly fix or rebuild some of my materials). The curriculum itself is very good. Sound an Image is not a full on technical course, and the theoretical classes do help in developing an artistic sensibility and vision - the professors are also, for the most part, engaged and helpful. Lastly, we may have the poorest Student Association in Porto - low budget and little freedom. It's important to note that the programme has changed a lot along the years, recently going through changes on a yearly basis. Allegedly, upcoming students will have better conditions and equipment, as well as more practical projects. Closing remarks: in all honesty, I wouldn't go here without at least a half scholarship. I do not feel the full tuition matches the value of the course. However, Católica is more than a single programme. There's a lot of talks with speakers from different areas, from artists to cientists and other professional backgrounds. There's a psychology service with different workshops. There's a weekly cinema session organized by the Cinema students. There's all these extracurricular things that do bring their value to the school.

Amazing experience

Nova’s MSc in Finance is the best program in Portugal. The quality of the professors is notable, they are very approachable. Career opportunities are broad and limitless. The school’s campus is super modern, with many spots to study and to chill. It is located right next to the beach, which allows you to go for nice walks, surf sessions, and so on, to keep your work-life balance. Your peers will be highly motivated and highly skilled individuals, which creates the perfect environment for a great learning experience. Having that said, Nova is by far one of the best choices you can make.

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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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