Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs University of Gothenburg vs Umea University - UMU vs Karolinska Institute - KI vs Jönköping University - JU

Side-by-side comparison from 44 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Royal Institute of Technology - KTH: wins 3/6 categories
University of Gothenburg: wins 2/6 categories
Umea University - UMU: wins 1/6 categories
Karolinska Institute - KI: wins 0/6 categories
Jönköping University - JU: wins 0/6 categories
Dalarna University: wins 0/6 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Environmental Engineering
Best programme: AI and Data Management
Best programme: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Best programme: Bioinformatics
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.80
Win
4.71
4.67
4.40
4.00
2.00
Not rated
Location
4.20
4.86
Win
4.00
4.80
3.89
2.00
Not rated
Professors
4.40
4.57
Win
4.33
4.20
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Internationality
5.00
4.71
4.67
5.00
4.20
2.00
Not rated
Student life
4.60
4.00
4.67
Win
3.20
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.80
Win
4.29
4.67
4.20
4.10
3.00
Not rated
Accommodation
4.60
Win
2.86
3.67
3.60
3.40
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class facilities and inspiring study atmosphere
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application and flexibility
  • +Engaging and approachable instructors
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Well-equipped research environments and facilities
  • +Interesting and well-organized programs
  • +Excellent teachers and engaging student life.
  • +Pleasant and convenient location and facilities.
  • +Positive international atmosphere and good university reputation.
  • +Student-centered approach and mentorship
  • +International environment and diverse teaching staff
  • +High-quality research and opportunities for engagement
  • +International and diverse student body
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with real-world projects
  • +Supportive environment with inspiring teachers

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a persistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and organizational issues from the administration frustrate students.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often seen as inadequate or uninspiring.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resources detract from learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a problem.
  • -Lack of teacher and staff investment.
  • -Inefficient and repetitive course content.
  • -Poor support for independent thesis work.
  • -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.

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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 garners exceptional marks for its location, boasting a rating of 4.86. Facilities and internationality are also highly regarded, both scoring 4.71. Professors receive a solid 4.57, and the overall value is rated at 4.29. Student life scores a respectable 4. The weakest area by a significant margin is accommodation, with a score of just 2.86.

This institution garners exceptionally high marks for its Facilities, Student Life, Internationality, and perceived Value, all receiving a near-perfect score. Professors are also rated favorably, while Location scores a solid 4. The primary area for improvement seems to be Accomodation, which received the lowest rating of 3.67.

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.

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.

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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.

With a 4.71/5 average rating from 7 reviews, students report overwhelmingly positive experiences, highlighting exceptional faculty and enriching academic environments. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.67/5, all three student reviews were positive. Recurring themes highlighted good teachers, great student life, and convenient facilities. No negative feedback was provided.

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.

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.

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Rating distribution
5★
75%
71%
67%
57%
36%
0%
0%
4★
25%
29%
33%
29%
57%
0%
0%
3★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
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