Universidad Europea - UE vs Nova School of Business and Economics vs Forward College vs The Lisbon MBA vs Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP - Lisbon

Side-by-side comparison from 318 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 0/5 categories
Nova School of Business and Economics: wins 1/5 categories
Forward College: wins 2/5 categories
The Lisbon MBA: wins 0/5 categories
Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP - Lisbon: wins 0/5 categories
Happiness Business School: wins 0/5 categories
SHG Universities: wins 2/5 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Management
Paris, France
4.70
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32 reviews
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Best programme: Data Science
Lisbon, Portugal
4.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: MBA International Business
Best programme: Advertising and Marketing
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Lisbon, Portugal
5.00
Top
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1 reviews
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Best programme: International Hospitality Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.24
4.65
Win
4.45
4.00
4.06
Not rated
Not rated
Location
4.00
4.24
4.83
5.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Professors
4.20
4.37
4.91
4.00
4.24
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.50
4.58
4.56
5.00
4.32
Not rated
5.00
Student life
4.02
4.19
4.58
Win
Not rated
4.20
Not rated
4.00
Value
3.70
4.45
4.56
4.00
4.14
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.71
4.29
Win
4.00
3.83
Not rated
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Modern teaching and attractive campus
  • +Strong business opportunities and practical learning
  • +Supportive faculty and international exchange programs
  • +Great campus, facilities, and community
  • +High-quality professors and practical teaching methods
  • +Strong student clubs and networking opportunities
  • +International and diverse community
  • +Interactive and engaging learning approach
  • +Focus on personal growth and development
  • +Real-world application & expert instructors
  • +Transformative, beyond traditional learning
  • +International cohort diversity
  • +Passionate professors and supportive staff
  • +Comprehensive and well-structured curriculum
  • +Diverse, inclusive, and safe campus environment

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  • +Practice-oriented approach and practical application of skills
  • +International perspective and understanding of the industry
  • +Teachers as current specialists
Cons
  • -Unresponsive and unhelpful administrative staff.
  • -Teachers are indifferent and unsupportive of student learning.
  • -High costs for course materials.
  • -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 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 poor maintenance are a recurring problem.
  • -Administrative issues and lack of responsiveness from staff cause frustration.
  • -The curriculum feels irrelevant and disconnected from current industry needs.
  • -Bureaucratic administrative issues and lack of feedback
  • -Outdated facilities and theoretical curriculum
  • -Ineffective teaching and rushed core content

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  • -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

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 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.

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.

This institution demonstrates a strong showing in several key areas. Its location and internationality are particularly well-regarded, both receiving perfect scores. Facilities, professors, and accommodation also score highly, indicating a solid overall experience. However, student life emerges as a significant weakness, with a rating of zero. This suggests a need for considerable improvement in campus engagement and activities for students.

This institution garners strong praise for its internationality, receiving the highest rating of 4.32. Student life and professors also score highly, at 4.2 and 4.24 respectively. Facilities are rated at 4.06, and value at 4.14. The weakest area identified is accommodation, with a rating of 3.83. Location received a solid rating of 4.

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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

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.

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

With an average rating of 4/5, one review indicates a highly positive student experience. This feedback highlights transformative education, industry expert professors, and practical, strategic learning through real-world scenarios and hands-on projects.

With an average rating of 4.11/5, ~97% of reviews are positive, praising passionate professors, a strong curriculum, and a diverse, supportive campus. One negative review mentioned a theoretical program and bureaucratic issues.

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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★
30%
58%
66%
0%
24%
0%
100%
4★
52%
36%
34%
100%
68%
0%
0%
3★
15%
3%
0%
0%
5%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
2%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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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