European University Institute (EUI) vs UK top universities

[Aschkan]

Hi everyone,

I have recently been admitted to the European University Institute (EUI), in Florence. The institute and its program seem very interesting to me, but due to its specific nature (it is not a university) it is not all that famous and it is hard to find serious opinions about it.

I wonder: how good is the EUI for studies in Economics, and how does it compare with top British universities, say like Warwick (where I might also be admitted) ?

Has anyone here been there ?

Thanks,
Aschkan