Tampere University - TUNI vs Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Estonian Business School - EBS vs University of Eastern Finland

Side-by-side comparison from 104 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK (4.90)
Tampere University - TUNI: wins 0/7 categories
Aalto University: wins 0/7 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 5/7 categories
Estonian Business School - EBS: wins 1/7 categories
University of Eastern Finland: wins 1/7 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Savonia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Espoo, Finland
4.70
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: International Business Administration
Best programme: Bsc Information Technology
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.61
4.39
4.79
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3.98
4.33
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Location
4.00
4.06
4.50
4.95
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4.00
Not rated
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Professors
4.21
4.11
4.92
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4.67
4.33
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Internationality
4.09
4.33
4.75
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4.25
4.00
Not rated
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Student life
4.73
4.30
4.54
4.17
5.00
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Value
4.24
4.36
4.75
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4.40
4.00
Not rated
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Accommodation
4.19
4.24
4.42
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2.42
4.33
Not rated
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and supportive community
  • +Strong research and innovation focus
  • +Well-organized courses and modern facilities
  • +Rigorous, independent learning with practical, hands-on experience
  • +Active student life, community support, and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • +Flexible course options and excellent facilities
  • +Passionate, supportive, and communicative educators
  • +Practical, career-focused programmes and real-world connections
  • +International atmosphere and flexible learning paths
  • +Practical, skill-focused academics and helpful professors
  • +Value for money and flexibility for combining study with work
  • +Internationality and diverse academic and career opportunities
  • +Practical study experience with supportive faculty and accessible campus facilities.
  • +Welcoming and diverse campus environment fostering social opportunities.
  • +Efficient education and proximity to nature for leisure.

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Reduced teaching quality
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is concerning.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency from staff creates confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are consistently criticized.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured by many students.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resource allocation are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of effective teaching and curriculum relevance is a major concern.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners exceptional praise for its student life and facilities, both scoring above 4.7. Professors and overall value also receive strong marks, hovering around 4.2. While location is rated a solid 4, it represents a relative weakness compared to other aspects. Accommodations and internationality are also well-regarded, though not reaching the same peak scores.

With a generally strong showing across multiple aspects, this university excels in **Facilities**, receiving a high rating of 4.39. **Internationality** and **Value** also scored well, both above 4.3. Conversely, **Location** presents the weakest area, with a rating of 4.06. The university demonstrates robust performance in student-focused categories like **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, while **Professors** also maintain a solid score.

This institution earns exceptionally high marks, particularly in the **professors** category with a near-perfect score. **Facilities** and **internationality** also stand out with strong ratings. Areas receiving slightly lower, though still positive, scores include **student life** and **accommodation**. Overall, the university demonstrates a well-rounded positive profile.

This institution receives particularly high marks for its Location, scoring an impressive 4.95, and Professors, rated at 4.67. Students also appreciate the Internationality and Value, with scores of 4.25 and 4.4 respectively. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 2.42, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Facilities and Student Life also received solid, though not exceptional, scores.

This institution garners exceptional scores, notably achieving a perfect 5 for Student Life. Facilities, Professors, and Accommodation are also highly rated at 4.33. Location and Internationality are solid at 4, with Value also receiving a 4. The weakest area, though still positive, is Value at 4.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.39/5, ~85% of reviews are positive. Students praise research opportunities, approachable faculty, and excellent facilities. A small amount of feedback (~3%) noted a decline in teaching quality.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~92% 4-5 stars), highlighting strong academic challenges, independent learning, and active student life with multidisciplinary opportunities. A small amount of feedback (~8%) suggests courses may be too short to fully grasp topics.

All 26 reviews are positive, averaging 4.88/5. Students praise practical, student-centered education, supportive teachers, and innovation. A minor concern was difficulty securing clinical practice due to language skills.

All 6 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the excellent academics and helpful professors, noting practical learning and international focus.

All feedback is positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5 stars. Students highlight practical study experiences, excellent welfare and social activities, and a welcoming, diverse campus environment.

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Rating distribution
5★
58%
56%
88%
67%
67%
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0%
4★
27%
39%
12%
33%
33%
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0%
3★
12%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
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Student

Aalto University is honestly such an amazing place. The campus is right in the middle of nature, with woods and water all around. The student life here is super active, there are tons of student clubs that host different events all over the week, which provide great opportunities to make some new friends! One thing that really surprised me was how multidisciplinary the courses are. Being able to collaborate in diverse teams of designers and engineers is a rare opportunity that simply doesn't exist at many other institutions. It really pushes you to think outside the box and reflect more deeply on your work. P.S. If you’re lucky, you can even catch the Northern Lights right from campus!

My experience studying nursing at Xamk.

Studying nursing at Xamk has been a practical and rewarding experience to me regardless of my previous background in-terms of profession. The programme strongly focuses on hands-on skills, simulation training, and clinical placements, which has helped me connect theory directly to real nursing practice. The teachers are supportive and approachable, and the learning environment encourages growth both professionally and personally, being able to also learn a new language (Finnish) within a short period of time with the help of Xamk has been a great milestone to me. Overall, Xamk has prepared me well for working life in healthcare.

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