Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs Linköping University - LU vs Umea University - UMU vs Jönköping University - JU vs Stockholm Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 48 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Hyper Island (5.00)
Royal Institute of Technology - KTH: wins 1/4 categories
Linköping University - LU: wins 0/4 categories
Umea University - UMU: wins 0/4 categories
Jönköping University - JU: wins 0/4 categories
Stockholm Business School: wins 1/4 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/4 categories
Hyper Island: wins 2/4 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Environmental Engineering
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Best programme: Life Science
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Business Administration and Political Science
Stockholm, Sweden
5.00
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Best programme: Digital Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.80
4.56
4.50
4.00
5.00
Not rated
5.00
Location
4.20
4.51
4.00
3.89
5.00
Not rated
5.00
Professors
4.40
4.23
4.50
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
5.00
4.33
5.00
4.20
5.00
Not rated
4.50
Student life
4.60
4.26
4.50
4.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.80
4.46
4.50
4.10
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.60
Win
4.15
3.50
3.40
3.00
Not rated
4.50
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class facilities and inspiring study atmosphere
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application and flexibility
  • +Engaging and approachable instructors
  • +Supportive and helpful faculty.
  • +Beautiful and modern campus facilities.
  • +Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and research.
  • +Welcoming atmosphere and nice campus environment
  • +Positive interactions with professors
  • +Strong international student community
  • +International and diverse student body
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with real-world projects
  • +Supportive environment with inspiring teachers
  • +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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  • +Hands-on, immersive, and creative learning with freedom to shape studies.
  • +Direct industry insights and practical application from experienced professionals.
  • +Strong focus on building relationships with driven, like-minded peers.
Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -Ineffective communication and administrative inefficiencies cause frustration.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching methods and unclear learning objectives are recurring complaints.
  • -Poor academic quality and unhelpful faculty.
  • -High tuition costs are not justified by the educational experience.
  • -Significant challenges with job prospects and societal inclusion for immigrants due to racism.
  • -administrative & management issues
  • -outdated facilities
  • -lack of engagement

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
Rating summary
What students say

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.

This institution demonstrates considerable strengths in its **Facilities** and **Location**, both receiving top marks. **Student Life** and **Internationality** are also highly rated, indicating a vibrant and globally connected campus environment. While still strong, **Value** and **Professors** received slightly lower scores, representing areas for potential refinement. **Accommodations** were rated the lowest among the surveyed categories.

This institution demonstrates remarkable strengths, particularly in its international student experience, receiving a perfect score. Facilities, professors, and student life also garnered excellent feedback. While the location is well-regarded, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating an area for potential improvement within an otherwise highly rated university.

This institution generally receives positive feedback, with particular strengths in **internationality (4.2)**, **value (4.1)**, and **professors (4)**, alongside excellent **facilities** and **student life**. Accommodation is the comparatively weakest area, scoring **3.4**. The location also received a slightly lower, though still respectable, rating.

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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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths, with perfect scores in Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Value. Professors and Internationality also received high marks, rated at 4 and 4.5 respectively. Accomodation stands out as the comparatively weakest area, though still very good at 4.5, reflecting a generally positive and well-rounded university experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

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.

Nearly all 17 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.35/5. Students frequently praise the beautiful campus, helpful faculty, and supportive academic environment, noting ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With an average rating of 4.5/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~100%). Students highlight a nice environment and good faculty, with only minor suggestions for improvement in specific departments.

With an average rating of 4.21/5, ~93% of reviews are positive, highlighting a highly international environment, practical learning, and student life. One ~7% review found the study difficulty low.

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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Both university reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight the immersive, hands-on approach, freedom to shape studies, and the opportunity to build relationships. Approximately 0% of feedback is negative.

Rating distribution
5★
75%
53%
50%
36%
0%
0%
100%
4★
25%
29%
50%
57%
100%
0%
0%
3★
0%
18%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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LiU is the best swedish uni for intl students

The campus culture is amazing. I have heard horror stories from other international students that its hard for them to find friends and have a social life in Sweden. But its not the case here. I have had some of the best moments of my life in this uni. Campus life is the best here in my opinion

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