Universidad Europea - UE vs Instituto Superior Técnico vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics vs IADE Creative University - IADE

Side-by-side comparison from 337 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: SHG Universities (5.00)
Universidad Europea - UE: wins 0/7 categories
Instituto Superior Técnico: wins 0/7 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/7 categories
Catholic Lisbon School of Business and Economics: wins 0/7 categories
IADE Creative University - IADE: wins 0/7 categories
Forward College: wins 2/7 categories
SHG Universities: wins 4/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Best programme: Management
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Design
Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.23
3.64
4.65
Win
4.05
3.42
4.45
Not rated
Location
3.98
4.68
4.24
4.29
4.17
4.83
5.00
Win
Professors
4.21
3.86
4.37
4.33
3.69
4.91
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.49
4.32
4.58
4.19
3.46
4.56
5.00
Win
Student life
4.04
3.68
4.19
3.80
3.08
4.58
Win
4.00
Value
3.72
4.32
4.45
4.19
3.00
4.56
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.79
3.27
3.71
3.48
3.00
4.29
Win
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching methods and well-equipped facilities
  • +Strong focus on practical learning and career opportunities
  • +Supportive faculty and enriching academic environment
  • +Exceptional teaching and expert faculty
  • +Rigorous curriculum and strong academic preparation
  • +Valuable extracurriculars and international 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.
  • +Inspiring and creative learning environment with practical, project-based education
  • +Supportive and experienced faculty bringing real-world insights
  • +Modern facilities and active student life promoting personal growth
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful staff.
  • -Lack of teacher engagement and support.
  • -Financial policies and material costs.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a recurring issue.
  • -Administrative inefficiencies and a lack of clear communication cause frustration.
  • -Limited resources and support, particularly for learning and career development, are a major drawback.
  • -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.
  • -Lack of organization and poor event management.
  • -Apathetic and unhelpful professors, inadequate teaching, and self-teaching required.
  • -Unprofessional and rude faculty, and an inconsistent curriculum.
  • -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.
  • -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 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 excels notably in its **Location**, boasting a near-perfect score. **Value** and **Internationality** also stand out as significant strengths. Conversely, **Accomodation** received the lowest rating, suggesting an area for improvement, followed by **Facilities**. Ratings for **Professors** and **Student Life** fall within the mid-to-high range, indicating a generally positive student experience.

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.

This university scores highest for its excellent **Location**, with a rating of 4.17. **Professors** also receive positive marks at 3.69. The university's **Student Life** and **Accomodation** are areas for improvement, both scoring a modest 3.08 and 3 respectively. **Facilities** and **Internationality** are rated moderately, falling between 3.4 and 3.5. Its **Value** is also rated at 3.

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.

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

With a 4.09 average rating from 22 reviews, ~77% of feedback is positive. Students praise challenging yet rewarding academics and excellent teaching staff. Zero negative reviews were recorded.

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.

About 54% of reviews are positive, highlighting inspiring environments and creative learning. A smaller portion, around 15%, criticizes poor organization and lack of professor support.

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.

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★
29%
32%
58%
43%
8%
66%
100%
4★
51%
45%
36%
52%
46%
34%
0%
3★
16%
23%
3%
5%
31%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
1%
0%
8%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
2%
0%
8%
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.

Not as good as you might expect

Not as good as most students would tell you. The facilities are far from brilliant: Almost every bathroom is dirty and broken. Prepare for an adventure if you're trying to find a place to study; since most rooms are crowded and there are no available power outlets for everyone (keep in mind this is an engineering university), people simply give up or spend hours looking for a place to study. The teaching/learning component is average at best: Most teachers are incapable of actually teaching. The evaluation method prizes students who are able to solve exercises faster, which gives me mixed feelings. Probably more than 70% of engineering students cheat on their tests because that's arguably the fastest way to solve them (and they have far better grades). The social interactions are awkward, to say the least: Most students that still haven't become depressed are cocky, and since they spend hours trying to collect exam resolutions, there's also a great division between people. Groups which somehow managed to get solutions for exercises/test/exams, will often refuse to share them with other mates - unless the other part has value to give as well. Not trying to be sexist, but the male portion of the students suffers from a very important problem, which is a greater difficulty in making friends, in creating relationships and also in having access to solved exercises or projects. This may not seem such a big deal, but the number of men who have become depressed while studying in IST is insane. They must spend more time when trying to collect information, they spend less time with actual people and day by day, year after year, most men sleep less, become more obsessed with virtual networks (i.e. games, social networks, forums, videos) and lose their social skills, which is a terrible side effect that really decreases the chances of future career success. The university is probably one of the most famous universities in Portugal, if not the most. Once a student finishes his degree, he usually finds no problems when looking for a job. The location is pretty good, there are a lot of surrounding places to eat and public transportation covers most of one's needs. I work now and I don't think I've learned a lot while I was a full-time studying in IST. I feel like I wasted a lot of my life and potential inside an institution where examination criteria was mildly unfair and most people were socially awkward, obsessive or manipulative. Definitely not the "best years of my life".

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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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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