University of Vaasa - VY vs Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Hanken School of Economics vs Metropolia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 67 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of Vaasa - VY: wins 2/2 categories
Aalto University: wins 0/2 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 0/2 categories
Hanken School of Economics: wins 0/2 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/2 categories
VAMK University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Novia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economy and Management
Espoo, Finland
4.70
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37 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: Marketing and Management
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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Best programme: Energy Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
4.41
4.80
5.00
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4.00
Not rated
Location
5.00
Win
4.08
4.52
4.00
Not rated
2.00
Not rated
Professors
5.00
4.14
4.92
5.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
5.00
4.35
4.76
2.00
Not rated
5.00
Not rated
Student life
5.00
4.32
4.56
5.00
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Value
5.00
4.38
4.76
5.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
5.00
Win
4.26
4.44
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Relevant and current course content
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +International atmosphere and modern facilities
  • +Interdisciplinary studies and cross-major flexibility
  • +Independent learning and hands-on, practical experiences
  • +Strong community support and active student life
  • +Dedicated, supportive, and passionate faculty
  • +Well-organized, modern campus and facilities
  • +Strong industry connections and practical, future-focused education
  • +High teaching quality and experienced lecturers
  • +Engaging international environment
  • +Helpful support services

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  • +Industry connection and practical experience
  • +Relevant, real-world focused curriculum

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of student support and clear communication is a problem.
  • -Lack of responsiveness and clarity from administration.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities.
  • -Insufficient academic support and resources.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and disorganized management plague student experiences.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities create a frustrating learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff leads to student dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a persistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring complaint.

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Rating summary
What students say

Consistently scoring perfect marks, this institution excels in all assessed aspects. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all received top ratings, indicating exceptional strength across the board. No specific areas can be identified as weaker, as all components achieved the highest possible score.

This institution exhibits a strong overall performance, particularly excelling in its **Facilities**, which received the highest rating. **Student Life** and **Internationality** also scored very well. The **Location** emerged as the area with the lowest rating, though it still falls within a generally positive range. The university demonstrates a commendable balance across its assessed aspects.

This institution garners exceptional scores, with Professors receiving the highest marks at 4.92 and Facilities a very close second at 4.8. Student Life and Location also scored highly, both above 4.5. The weakest area, though still strong, is Accomodation with a rating of 4.44. Internationality and Value are tied for the second-highest scores.

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for Facilities, Professors, and Student Life, alongside a strong rating for Value. Accommodations are also well-regarded. However, the university's Internationality score is notably lower than other aspects, indicating a potential area for development. The location also received a good, but not perfect, rating.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **internationality**, achieving a perfect score, and its **facilities**, **professors**, and **accommodation**, all receiving high marks. Conversely, the **location** stands out as its weakest area, indicated by a lower rating. Student life and overall value are rated respectably in the middle tier.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 rating. This feedback highlights a well-structured and relevant course, knowledgeable and supportive professors, and valuable international environment and campus facilities.

The university receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (~100% of reviews) with an average rating of 4.44/5. Recurring themes highlight the value of interdisciplinary studies, independent learning, and strong community support.

With a 4.89/5 average rating from 27 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight great professors, international focus, and excellent organization. Positive themes include modern facilities and strong industry connections.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, this university is highly praised for its excellent teaching quality and strong international environment. Positive feedback highlights engaging academics and helpful support services.

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This single review offers a positive perspective, highlighting strong industry connections and relevant, real-world focused coursework. The average rating is 4/5, with 100% of feedback being positive.

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Rating distribution
5★
100%
57%
89%
100%
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0%
4★
0%
38%
11%
0%
0%
100%
0%
3★
0%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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0%
1★
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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Great combinations of business and tech

I graduated from Aalto University's School of Business, majoring in Marketing, and I'd genuinely recommend it. What made the biggest difference for me, though, was the freedom to take courses outside my own major. I ended up mixing in some technology and design courses with my marketing courses, and that has turned out to be one of the most useful parts of my degree.

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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