Stockholm University - SU vs Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs Lund University vs Umea University - UMU vs Stockholm Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 88 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Royal Institute of Technology - KTH (4.70)
Stockholm University - SU: wins 0/6 categories
Royal Institute of Technology - KTH: wins 3/6 categories
Lund University: wins 0/6 categories
Umea University - UMU: wins 0/6 categories
Stockholm Business School: wins 3/6 categories
Dalarna University: wins 0/6 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Accounting
Best programme: Environmental Engineering
Lund, Sweden
4.40
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45 reviews
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Best programme: Media and Communication
Best programme: Life Science
Best programme: Business Administration and Political Science
Category ratings
Facilities
4.15
4.80
4.29
4.00
5.00
Win
2.00
Not rated
Location
3.77
4.20
4.30
3.00
5.00
Win
2.00
Not rated
Professors
4.24
4.40
4.21
4.00
5.00
Win
3.00
Not rated
Internationality
4.04
5.00
4.36
5.00
5.00
2.00
Not rated
Student life
4.00
4.60
Win
4.45
4.00
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.16
4.80
Win
4.19
4.00
3.00
3.00
Not rated
Accommodation
3.85
4.60
Win
4.01
2.00
3.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Inspiring and knowledgeable professors
  • +Engaging and flexible course content
  • +Supportive campus environment
  • +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
  • +Welcoming international community
  • +Positive professor interactions
  • +Well-structured campus environment
  • +Excellent teaching quality and global student community
  • +Broadened horizons and expanded knowledge in business and political science
  • +Abundant working opportunities to offset living costs

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Cons
  • -Poor administrative and management responsiveness to student issues.
  • -Lack of adequate support for academic and personal conflicts.
  • -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  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.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 cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
  • -administrative & management issues
  • -outdated facilities
  • -lack of engagement

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Rating summary
What students say

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.

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.

This institution excels in its internationality, receiving a perfect score of 5. Academics and facilities are also highly regarded, both earning a 4. Conversely, accommodation presents the most significant area for improvement, with a rating of 2. Student life and overall value are also positively rated at 4. The location receives a moderate score of 3.

This institution shines with perfect scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, and Internationality. Student Life also receives a strong endorsement. However, Accomodation and Value for money present areas for potential improvement, indicated by their lower ratings compared to other aspects of the university experience.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

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.

The sole review is positive, rating 4/5. Students praise the university's nice structure and professors, noting a significant international student presence. Minor areas for improvement were mentioned in the chemistry department.

This university garners a 4/5 average rating, with 100% of feedback being positive. Students praise exceptional teaching quality and opportunities for personal and academic growth.

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Rating distribution
5★
25%
75%
53%
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0%
0%
0%
4★
68%
25%
36%
100%
100%
0%
0%
3★
4%
0%
9%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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SU Review

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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Great university, but not so inclusive

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.

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