Universidad Europea - UE vs ISCTE Business School vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics vs Universidade Lusófona

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Forward College (4.70)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
ISCTE Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 2/7 categories
Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics: wins 0/7 categories
Universidade Lusófona: wins 0/7 categories
IADE Creative University - IADE: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 5/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Lisbon, Portugal
4.00
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Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
3.83
4.65
Win
4.05
3.94
3.55
4.45
Location
4.00
4.44
4.24
4.29
4.06
4.09
4.83
Win
Professors
4.20
3.88
4.37
4.33
3.78
3.58
4.91
Win
Internationality
4.50
4.08
4.58
Win
4.19
3.61
3.50
4.56
Student life
4.02
4.29
4.19
3.80
4.00
3.00
4.58
Win
Value
3.70
4.08
4.45
4.19
3.61
3.08
4.56
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.54
3.71
3.48
3.22
3.09
4.29
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Engaging teaching and valuable learning experiences
  • +Strong professor-student relationships and helpful faculty
  • +Vibrant student life and networking opportunities
  • +Great campus, facilities, and community
  • +High-quality professors and practical teaching methods
  • +Strong student clubs and networking opportunities
  • +Challenging academics and high expectations.
  • +Knowledgeable and supportive faculty.
  • +Flexible programs and career-focused education.
  • +Engaging and challenging academic programs
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Positive campus atmosphere and facilities
  • +Inspiring and practical learning environment
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty
  • +Excellent modern campus and facilities
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -Lack of student support, especially after tuition is paid.
  • -Poor campus network connection.
  • -Uncaring instructors focused on lectures over student needs.
  • -Administrative and organizational issues are prevalent.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are frequently criticized.
  • -Overcrowding and lack of resources negatively impact the student experience.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a constant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance significantly detract from the learning environment.
  • -Lack of student support and engagement opportunities are frequently mentioned.
  • -Administrative and communication issues
  • -Poor teaching quality and grading
  • -Outdated facilities
  • -Administrative and academic execution issues
  • -Poor teaching quality and support
  • -Outdated facilities and disorganized events
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequent sources of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of clarity or support regarding curriculum and academic expectations is a common complaint.
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.

This institution achieves high marks, particularly excelling in its **Location (4.44)** and **Student Life (4.29)**. Internationality and value are also strong points at 4.08. The university's weakest area is **Accomodation**, receiving a rating of 3.54. Facilities and Professors also scored moderately well, around 3.8.

This university excels in several key areas, with **Facilities** receiving an outstanding rating of 4.65 and **Internationality** also scoring very highly at 4.58. **Value** and **Professors** are also well-regarded. The **Accomodation** category presents the lowest score, indicating room for improvement in this aspect compared to other surveyed elements. Student life and location are rated moderately well.

This institution demonstrates particular strengths in its **Professors**, earning a high rating, and also scores well in **Location** and **Internationality**. While **Student Life** and **Facilities** are generally positive, **Accomodation** received the lowest score among the surveyed aspects. The university also offers good **Value**, reflecting a well-rounded profile with specific areas for potential enhancement.

Overall, the institution receives a mixed but generally positive rating. Location stands out as the strongest aspect, achieving a perfect score. Student life and facilities are also highly regarded. Conversely, accommodation presents the weakest area, with a significantly lower rating. Internationality and value for money are areas where improvement could be beneficial, as they receive the same middling score.

This institution excels in its **location**, receiving the highest rating. Conversely, **student life** and **value** are identified as areas needing the most improvement, with the lowest scores. **Accommodations** are also rated relatively low. Other aspects, including **facilities**, **professors**, and **internationality**, fall within a moderate range.

Evaluations reveal a strong academic offering, with **Professors** receiving the highest marks at 4.91. **Location** also scores exceptionally well at 4.83. The university demonstrates good performance in **Student Life** (4.58) and **Internationality** (4.56), with **Value** also rated favorably at 4.56. **Facilities** are rated at 4.45, and **Accomodation** stands out as the area with the lowest score at 4.29.

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.

Around 92% of reviews are positive, praising excellent professors, interesting subjects, and a supportive student life. A small percentage of negative feedback notes issues with teacher support on theses and campus network connectivity.

Most reviews are highly positive (~94%), praising the campus, community, and professors. A small percentage (~3%) cite organizational issues and theoretical course content impacting job readiness.

With an average rating of 4.38/5 from 21 reviews, ~95% are positive. Students highlight excellent academic rigor, outstanding teaching quality with knowledgeable and supportive professors, and a strong learning environment. No negative reviews were recorded.

Most reviews are positive, highlighting a dynamic campus atmosphere, engaging classes, and helpful teachers. A small portion of negative feedback mentions issues with international student support and outdated facilities.

With ~58% positive reviews, students highlight an inspiring environment, well-equipped studios, and passionate faculty. Some mention outdated modules and occasional downplaying of workload. Two reviews expressed dissatisfaction with organization and professor apathy.

With an average rating of 4.66/5 from 32 reviews, students praise Forward College's enriching international environment and innovative, interactive teaching methods. Personal and academic growth are frequently highlighted.

Rating distribution
5★
30%
28%
58%
43%
28%
8%
66%
4★
52%
52%
36%
52%
44%
50%
34%
3★
15%
12%
3%
5%
17%
25%
0%
2★
2%
4%
1%
0%
6%
8%
0%
1★
2%
4%
2%
0%
6%
8%
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.

good university, with a good classification

Some teachers don’t care at all about the students, they just care about finishing their lecture program. The university as a very poor network connection through the entire campus. On the other hand, I enjoyed the program since you had one work assignment and one exam, only if you had under 7,5 you fail

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!

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Lusófona University

We pay a lot and we don´t have the best conditions. We have good teachers but there are a lot of teachers that are not that good at teaching and don´t give the best grades. The computers are old and it´s difficult to work with them.

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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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