Stockholm University - SU vs University of Helsinki vs Uppsala University vs Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs Lund University
Side-by-side comparison from 226 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted
- +Inspiring and knowledgeable professors
- +Engaging and flexible course content
- +Supportive campus environment
- +Top-tier research and teaching quality
- +Supportive and accessible teachers and staff
- +Balanced academic freedom with guidance and structure
- +High-quality education and research-driven learning
- +Friendly and knowledgeable academic and non-academic staff
- +Practical, real-life learning experiences and student-centered guidance
- +World-class facilities and inspiring study atmosphere
- +Strong academic programs with practical application and flexibility
- +Engaging and approachable instructors
- +Vibrant student life & community
- +High-level education & academic structure
- +Global diversity & inclusive environment
- +Approachable and knowledgeable lecturers
- +Supportive learning environment and community
- +Convenient location and urban setting
- +Student-centered approach and mentorship
- +International environment and diverse teaching staff
- +High-quality research and opportunities for engagement
- -Poor administrative and management responsiveness to student issues.
- -Lack of adequate support for academic and personal conflicts.
- -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and technology are a major drawback.
- -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly structured.
- -Negative peer attitudes and lack of collaboration hinder learning.
- -Disappointing program quality and instructor approach.
- -Student disinterest and sabotage of work.
- -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
- -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
- -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.
- -Discrimination and poor job prospects in Sweden
- -Lack of sufficient financial support and career services
- -Poor quality and outdated educational facilities
- -Administrative and management issues create significant frustration.
- -Outdated facilities and resources hinder the learning experience.
- -The academic environment and faculty engagement are disappointing.
- -Lack of teacher and staff investment.
- -Inefficient and repetitive course content.
- -Poor support for independent thesis work.
Perceived strengths of this institution lie with its professors, receiving a strong rating of 4.24. Value and facilities also scored well, both above 4.1. Conversely, the location was the least favorably rated category at 3.77. Student life and accommodation are rated at a solid 4 and 3.85 respectively.
This institution receives outstanding marks for its **Facilities** (4.83) and **Student Life** (4.85). While **Location** (4.42), **Accomodation** (4.38), and **Internationality** (4.38) are strong, they represent the lower end of the provided ratings. Professors are well-regarded at 4.54, and value for money scores 4.46.
Examining the university's performance reveals a strong showing in academic and campus-related aspects. Professors (4.15) and Facilities (4.10) received particularly high marks. Student Life (4.08) and Internationality (4.00) also scored well. Conversely, the university's Location (3.66) and Accomodation (3.68) represent areas for potential improvement, while Value (3.98) falls in the mid-range.
Exceptional marks were awarded in several key areas, notably a perfect score for **Internationality**. **Facilities** and **Value** also received very high ratings. The university performs well across **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, with solid scores for **Professors** and **Location**. While no area received a low rating, **Location** represents the comparatively weakest aspect among the surveyed categories.
With an impressive student life rating of 4.45, this institution excels in extracurricular engagement. Accommodations, while solid at 4.01, represent the lowest-scoring category. Other areas like facilities, professors, location, internationality, and value all fall within a strong range between 4.18 and 4.30, indicating a generally well-rounded university experience.
Overall, this institution receives positive evaluations across multiple aspects. The strongest areas are its **Professors** (4.30) and **Facilities** (4.22), indicating excellent academic and resource provisions. **Location** (4.14) and **Value** (4.18) are also highly rated. **Student Life** (3.85) emerges as the comparatively weakest area, though still a respectable score, with **Accomodation** (3.94) and **Internationality** (4.03) performing moderately well.
This institution excels in several key areas, most notably its **Internationality**, receiving a perfect score. **Location** is another strong point, rated 4.8. However, **Student Life** appears to be the weakest area, scoring 3.2, with **Accomodation** also rating comparatively lower at 3.6. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value fall within a solid mid-to-high range.
With an average rating of 4.11/5, ~96% of reviews are positive, praising approachable and knowledgeable professors, engaging teaching, and good campus life. A small percentage of negative feedback exists.
University reviews are highly positive (~78%), praising high-quality teaching, research, and student independence. The city and supportive environment are also frequently highlighted.
With 43 reviews, ~98% are positive, praising academic excellence, quality education, and friendly staff. One review expressed disappointment with a specific course's peer and instructor attitudes.
All 12 reviews are positive, averaging 4.75/5. Students praise world-class research facilities, inclusive culture, and opportunities for theory-practice integration. Friendly, engaging instructors and diverse, flexible courses are also highlighted.
With a 4.4/5 average rating, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent student life, high-level education, and global diversity. One negative review cited issues with the country, not the university itself.
~99% of reviews are positive, highlighting flexible classes, urban settings, and approachable, knowledgeable lecturers. A small amount of negative feedback exists, with approximately 1% expressing regret about their experience.
With an average rating of 4.14/5, ~86% of reviews are positive, praising student-centered learning, international diversity, and quality facilities. A small portion (~14%) of feedback notes uninvested teachers and course organization issues.
SU is a quite vibrant school and I am quite satisfied so far. I believed my programme can help unlock multiple career prospects in the future, The professors are kind and always willing to provide assistance.
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Uppsala itself is a great city, it's easy to go to Stockholm and Arlanda. But to be in Uppsala as a university student is a whole experience on its own. With Nations, parties, fikas, cafés, parties (yes again), bars, knitting groups and many other events Uppsala has a place for everyone. (The other Universities in the top 3 would be Lund University and...... well the third is not set in stone as there are a few universities and "högskolor" to choose from" In my experience professors and teachers, competence will vary depending. But the great ones are really great.
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The university is beautiful, there is no doubt about that. Although it is one of the most multicultural campuses in the world, the course I took was not inclusive for foreign students. The course was advertised as a course designed specifically for foreigners, with classes in English. In practice, many of the classes on the syllabus were actually in Swedish, and the ones that were in English gave exercises or texts in Swedish. I even had a disagreement with one of the professors who, although he was teaching a class that was supposed to be entirely in English, brought slides in Swedish and spoke exclusively in Swedish. When I asked during the break if the class shouldn't be in English, he ridiculed me in front of the class and said that if I was uncomfortable, I should have said so beforehand. The universitys advisors were very understanding, but in the end, I had to give up many of the assigned subjects and replace them with subjects that had nothing to do with my field, just because they were, in fact, taught in English.
The MSc in Finance programme is one of the toughest of the Business School, therefore, it is a high level programme due to the level of the admitted students and the work required. However, I think the course is way too academic-focused (theoretical rather than practical). I like the competitiveness of the programme and of the students. I would definitely recommend it to a European friend (it is free tuition for EU citizens) but perhaps not for a non-European friend. The campus is small and rather old, but good enough to do all student-related tasks. The night life in Aarhus can be quite nice, it is a very young city where 15% of the city are students or young adults. I think the Career Services could play a bigger role and have more on campus recruiting as Aarhus is a leading university in Denmark.
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